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Shaquille O’Neal: Marvel Turned Me Down for the ‘Avengers’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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August 21, 2026

[#item_full_content] The NBA legend desperately wanted to join the MCU but the powers that be were not as enthused by the idea. He also really wants to fight The Rock. Shaquille O’Neal: Marvel Turned Me Down for the ‘Avengers’ (EXCLUSIVE) Read More

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