Arguably one of the greatest NBA players of all time, Shaqs presence on RAW was simple yet effective. He said he was happy to be on RAW, but was soon interrupted by Chris Jericho and the Big Show, who both mouthed off against Shaq. But the great Shaquille ONeal wouldnt back down, challenging Big Show to a fight. It was one of the most enthralling cross-industry moments of that era. Shaq was closing in on retirement, had revealed that he was a big fan of the WWE, and definitely had the size and physique to be involved in WWE. But Big Show wanted none of Shaw at first; which led Shaq to make a match: Jeri-Show against Cryme Tyme. Though that match ended in disqualification, we did get to see Shaq get physical with the Big Show, even going so far as to try and attempt a Chokeslam against the massive giant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s0thvWvJdI Though Shaquille ONeals involvement with RAW was limited, it was still memorable. He was a big athletic man who couldve contributed much more to the show, in an era where each week there was another person bestowed with the power to make matches and do whatever they wanted. Its a shame Shaq didnt do more; it wouldve been a bigger moment if he, for instance, punched Chris Jericho or something surprising.
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