39 Weeks After Thousands Bulldozed 7ft Pro Wrestler, Shaquille O’Neal Confirms Playing Fiddle With $1000 News

What can’t Shaquille O’Neal do? Known the world over for his achievements in basketball, the big man has transitioned into his post-basketball career pretty seamlessly. Other than being a TV analyst and a more than successful DJ, Shaq can be seen trying his hand at various endeavors. Including a short stint wrestling with the WWE. While he is not the most successful in that domain, DJ Diesel made sure to mess with another wrestler at a music festival.

Thousands of people bulldozed this 7ft giant and seemed to have done it to Shaq’s tune. Confirming his involvement on social media, could we see Shaq heading back to WWE anytime soon?

Shaquille O’Neal tries to down the 7-ft giant in a sea of people

Currently applying his trade in Impact Wrestling, 7 ft giant Zechariah Smith was released by the WWE before making a televised appearance. While he didn’t vie with Shaq in the ring, the two did kind of go at it during a set by DJ Diesel.

Going by the ring name of Jack Talos, Zechariah attended the Lost Lands Music Festival back in September 2022. Posting all about it on Instagram, the former college basketball player was first seen running full speed toward a mosh pit, seemingly getting the attention of Shaq.

This was, according to Smith, who wrote a caption on another post reading. “The moment I was jumped by the entire crowd at lost lands festival. When DJ Diesel aka Shaq decided to offer the crowd a stack to try and take me out.” This post saw hundreds of people trying to down the giant as he struggled to stay erect.

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While many questioned if Shaq had in fact asked the people to bulldoze Jack Talos for a stack, the 4x NBA champion put those questions to bed as he reposted the video shared by Zechariah. In the video, a text box highlighted Shaq’s message to the people. It read, “$1,000 to whoever knocks the big guy down.”

Shaq’s history with entertainment wrestling

Lifelong fan and admirer of professional wrestling, Shaq has made several appearances on multiple promotions. First appearing on an edition of WCW in 1993, Shaq made his WWE debut in 2009 as a guest host. His competitive debut didn’t come until 2016, when he served as a surprise entry, during ‘Andre the Giant Memorial’ battle royal in WrestleMania 32.

Recently appearing on an edition of AEW where he faced of Cody Rhodes the big man has entertained fans across multiple promotions. Now looking to beef with Jack Talos is Shaq on his way to Impact Wrestling? Would you like that to happen? Let us know in the comments.

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