The Shaq in WWE?

[Troy]

Following NBA star Shaquille O’Neal announcing his retirement earlier this week, WWE is teasing that Shaq could be returning to the company to rekindle his feud with the Big Show. Shaq was the celebrity guest host of an episode of RAW back in July 2009 and had a memorable confrontation with Show.

The following was posted on the WWE website on Friday:

“WWE Universe member Shaquille O’Neal has had the world abuzz since announcing his retirement from the NBA. After his tussle with Big Show as Raw guest star, WWE fans might wonder if the 15-time All-Star will now look to settle his one-night rivalry.â€

Earlier this week, Dragon Gate USA booker Gabe Sapolsky wrote a blog in which he suggested that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon reach out to Shaq. Sabpolsky wrote:

“It’s no secret that wrestling .. errrr … sports entertainment needs something to shake it up,†Sapolsky wrote. “WWE gained a great boost recently with the return of Dwayne “The Rock†Johnson. Now they need that one hook for the mainstream public like Mike Tyson was in 1996.

“‘The Answer’ just quit his job and became a free agent. His name is Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq is on the market. It’s well documented he loves wrestling. He understands how to entertain and perform. He has size and athletic ability. The best part is he could now make a long term commitment and he’s looking for something new to do.â€

If WWE could convince Shaq to sign a one year deal with them and commit to training and learning the ropes it would be a big signing. I am sure they would be able to boost their ratings by having him on the show and even if he just has one or two matches on PPV against someone like Big Show it would bump the buyrate enough to make the cost of his contract worth it.

Would you like to see Shaq in WWE? Do you think he would be a worthwhile signing, will he make WWE money?

 

[Lucky]

Another publicity stunt?

WWE doesn't need it right now. If anything, save it for over the summer and have him in a match at SummerSlam.

Not only that, the reason he retired from the NBA was because his body had started to fail him. Going to wrestle after that reason would make no sense at all.

 

[Deezy]

His body was too banged up for basketball, getting into a ring would be insane. He would either be Karl Malone and be alright, or he would be Rodman.

I don't think it would be smart for either party to go for this. I would like Shaq to go the Magic Johnson route, make his money there.

 

[Troy]

I can see him coming in and doing at least one angle with WWE.

What does Magic Johnson do these days?

 

[Big Red Jericho Punk]

He is currently an NBA analyst for the NBA finals on ABC.

 

[Troy]

Okay thanks for that. I guess Shaq could go into that role but to me he seems like someone who wants to attempt to make it in the entertainment business. He has dabbled in movies and rap before and I see him doing it again now that he is retired.

 

[The New F'n Show]

Shaq could do a one on one off angle and it would be big but His body wouldn't put up with it. Maybe a tag match with like 5 spots.

 

[Troy]

I wouldn't expect much from him. Some strength spots, a clothesline or two and then a chokeslam or a chokebomb to finish it. A tag team match would be a good way to cover for him.