Shaquille O’Neal has accepted the challenge issued to him by Cody Rhodes.

As seen on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, Cody Rhodes challenged Shaq, saying he and Red Velvet were ready to meet Shaq and Jade Cargill in the ring.

During Inside The NBA on Thursday, Shaq responded saying he is ready to step in the ring.

"I'll tell you what, Cupcake Cody Rhodes. I'm gonna beat you like I almost beat Chuck [Charles Barkley]. Remember when I almost gave Chuck the left and he flinched? That's how I'm gonna beat you. Name the place. I'm gonna wrestle him. It's done. I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna wrestle Cody Rhodes. Me and Jade are gonna wrestle Cody and Red Pumpkin Pie [Red Velvet]," 

.@SHAQ called @CodyRhodes "cupcake Cody" 😂

This feud is starting to heat up @BRWrestling

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, Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 29, 2021