The Young Bucks Team Up with Inside the NBA Hosts for AEW Promotion
During a recent episode of Inside the NBA on TNT, basketball legends Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Draymond Green were surprised with AEW World Championship replica belts. The belts were gifted to the hosts by The Young Bucks as part of a promotion for Wednesday’s Dynamite event. The NBA on TNT social media accounts later acknowledged the Bucks for their generous gesture. In addition to the replica belts, the hosts also received exclusive championship sneaker belts that are part of the Bucks’ new marketing campaign with Reebok.
Shaquille O’Neal’s History with AEW and WWE
Shaquille O’Neal, a former NBA star and now a television personality, has a history with AEW as he previously made a wrestling appearance in 2021. O’Neal teamed up with Jade Cargill to take on Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet on the March 3 Dynamite show. Additionally, O’Neal participated in WWE’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal back in 2016. The basketball icon’s enthusiasm for wrestling was evident during the Inside the NBA segment, where he expressed his excitement about wearing the title belt to a Hookah bar later that night.
AEW Makes Waves in Mainstream Media with Inside the NBA Collaboration
The collaboration between The Young Bucks and Inside the NBA hosts marks a significant moment for AEW, as the wrestling promotion continues to gain recognition in mainstream media. The unique partnership not only showcases AEW’s innovative marketing strategies but also highlights the crossover appeal of professional wrestling. With AEW’s growing popularity, collaborations like this one are sure to attract new audiences and expand the promotion’s reach in the world of sports and entertainment.