Big Show recently spoke with Shanghai Daily while doing WWE promotional work in China and confirmed that he’ll be facing NBA legend Shaquille O’Neil at next year’s WrestleMania 33 event from Orlando, Florida.
“We’ll have one heck of a match and we’ll see what’s up,” he said. “We’ll give the fans a treat.”
WWE has been teasing a high-profile singles match between the two giants for many years now, with Shaq even making a surprise appearance in the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at WrestleMania earlier this year. Now, it seems this special attraction is officially a go.
Big Show also commented on his eventual retirement from the ring, which he says will be happening sooner than later.
“I’ve had a 21-year career,” he reflected. “I’m looking forward to retirement actually. It’d be nice to actually see my family. I’ve earned my limited schedule and now it’s the twilight for me. I get to do media, talk to fans, and tour the world and go out with a nice casual wave goodbye; and I’m happy with that.”
Read the full interview with Show Shanghaidaily.com.