The upcoming WWE 2K25 DLC expansion is making waves by bridging the worlds of professional basketball and wrestling. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has been officially confirmed as the next celebrity guest character, joining the game's roster through the highly anticipated Dunk and Destruction Pack.

This marks the second of five planned post-launch DLC packs for WWE 2K25, following May's New Wave Pack which introduced rising wrestling talents. While the initial DLC was meant to include another special guest, those plans were delayed, making Shaq's inclusion even more exciting for fans.

Scheduled for release on June 25, the Dunk and Destruction Pack features an intriguing mix of athletes:

• The towering Great Khali
• Hardcore wrestling legend Abyss
• NBA stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton
• Basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal

Developer Visual Concepts recently showcased Shaq's in-game entrance on Twitter, revealing his dramatic walk to the ring complete with pyrotechnics. Interestingly, the basketball legend enters to a generic theme rather than one of his signature tracks.

While some fans have expressed preference for wrestling-focused DLC, Shaq brings legitimate crossover appeal. The NBA Hall of Famer has appeared in both WWE and AEW programming, though this marks his WWE video game debut. Beyond his wrestling appearances, O'Neal has an extensive gaming history including numerous basketball titles and the infamous Shaq Fu series.