VIDEO: Shaquille O'Neal enters Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32
It's @NBA great @SHAQ as the final entrant in the #AndreMemorial Battle Royal!! #WrestleMania https://t.co/EkdUvzLXGr
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2016
Fifteen-time NBA All-Star and current TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal made his way to the ring as a surprise entrant in the third annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32 on Sunday night.
The 7-foot-1 giant had an epic staredown with WWE superstar The Big Show in the center of the ring, with all other participants focusing their attention on the two behemoths standing before them.
"The Big Red Machine" Kane looked to deliver an improbable double chokeslam, but to no avail.
Demon @KaneWWE just got a #DoubleChokeslam from @WWETheBigShow and @SHAQ! #WrestleMania #AndreTheGiant pic.twitter.com/uWpUpohz6X
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 4, 2016
Shaq's time in the match didn't last long, as everyone involved tossed "The Big Aristotle" and Big Show over the top rope simultaneously.
The Battle Royal was eventually won by NXT standout Baron Corbin, who eliminated Kane last to earn himself the win and the trophy.
STATEMENT MADE by @BaronCorbinWWE, winner of the 3rd Annual #AndreTheGiant Memorial Battle Royal! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/dskwoJKkdS
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 4, 2016
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