Shaq, Eva Marie, Reggie Bush, Lupe Fiasco Confirmed For TBS’ April 28 Celebrity Street Fighter Showdown
TBS confirms four celebrities for the ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational Celebrity Showdown, which airs April 28.
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TBS has confirmed the four participants for the “ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational Celebrity Showdown.”
Taking place April 28, the “Street Fighter” tournament will feature Shaquille O’Neal, Natalie Eva Marie, Reggie Bush and Lupe Fiasco.
The four celebrities will be playing for charity. O’Neal will support the Odessa Chambliss Quality Of Life Fund, Marie will play for the American Cancer Society, Fiasco will represent the MURAL foundation, and Bush will compete to raise money for the 619 Charitable Fund.
“The single-elimination tournament will consist of two first-round matches and a winner’s match (three matches total). The champion will earn a majority of the prize pool, with all other participants receiving a portion of the funds for their charities,” says TBS of the format.
The April 28 broadcast will air at 10PM ET. Behind-the-scenes photos from the taping follow (all photos via TBS):
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