We all thought it ... but now some confirmation -- Dennis Rodman intentionally went after Karl Malone during the 1998 NBA Playoffs to help push a pro wrestling storyline involving both NBA stars.
... this according to former WCW president Eric Bischoff.
Remember, Rodman famously slapped Malone on the ass during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Bulls vs. Jazz.
Of course, both NBA stars would clash at the WCW pay-per-view event, "Bash at the Beach," just a short time later .