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Shaquille O’Neal, Who Once ‘Begged’ to Fight 383 Lb WWE Giant, Has a Peculiar Request for NHL Star: “I Want You to…”

Published 05/28/2023, 2:37 AM EDT

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‘Inside the NBA’ continues to give the funniest clips! Thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal. Joined by an NHL star, the 4-time champion went on to share his thoughts about the league and its players. Well, the Big Diesel did not hold back! Sharing his honest thoughts about ice hockey, Shaq might have disrespected the entire league. Further, the former center also decided to put forth an odd request to the Florida Panthers veteran. 

Shaquille O’Neal has always loved a good fight. Either he likes to watch one or wants to participate in one. In fact, the 7’0, 325 lb. center was ready to throw hands with a WWE legend. Now, he is all in for watching a good fight. However, this request to the NFL veteran stands peculiar.

Shaquille O’Neal shares his honest take to roast the NHL 

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Matthew Tkachuk is having an impeccable run in the playoffs this season. Leading from the front, the 25-year-old has made it to the finals for the first time and is four wins away from a Stanley Cup! While his opponent for the championship series is yet to be decided, the young star joined Shaq and Charles Barkley for a small interview. 

As Tkachuk shared about his postseason run with Florida Panthers, the 2000 MVP went on to disrespect the NHL. Shaq shared, “Tkachuk you are a great athlete… I don’t really watch hockey. I just like to see you guys fight.” However, the 25-year-old star was happy about Shaq’s honesty. But Shaq did not just stop there!

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Shaquille O’Neal always aches for a good fight. However, this time he added an odd request. The Lakers legend asked Tkachuk, “One favor. If you get into a fight, I want you to nail somebody and just say ‘This is for you Shaq!'” His desire for a heated fight is never-ending. 

Who is the WWE giant Shaquille O’Neal ‘begged’ to fight with?

Considering the size and physicality of the big diesel, fans will not be surprised if joined the WWE someday. Shaq once put forth a shocking request to the WWE chairman Vince McMahon. 

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Shaq wanted to know how it is to fight the WWE legend Big Show. The 7’0 star requested to McMahon, “I’ve been wanting Big Show for years,showing his desire to throw hands with the 383 lbs. giant

Watch this story: “Angel Reese’s height next to Shaquille O’Neal has fans in disbelief”

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Considering Shaq’s fitness, there is a chance he can still bag a fight with the WWE legend. Do you think it might happen in the near future? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!  

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
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