Sophie Cunningham may have another arena in mind once her basketball career with the WNBA slows down—and it involves a wrestling ring.
On a recent episode of her Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham revealed she’s been approached about potentially stepping into the world of WWE. While the idea isn’t an immediate career pivot, she said it’s something she’s seriously considered after she retires from the hardwood.
“I grew up on that f***ing WWE, baby,” Cunningham said during the conversation, recalling childhood memories of watching wrestling with her sister. “Me and Lindsey used to wrestle all the time, and our parents would have to call it.”
She rattled off her early favorites—Kane, Hulk Hogan, and later John Cena—before revealing that the interest isn’t one-sided. “They asked me to do it,” she said. “Maybe after I retire, or in the offseason… maybe us two will be the new WWE duo.”
Her co-host, West Wilson, was less enthusiastic, admitting he never fully bought into wrestling as a kid, and revealing that he thought it was “fake,” even as he was growing up.
Still, Cunningham’s enthusiasm was unmistakable—and not entirely surprising to fans who’ve watched her play in the WNBA.
Before becoming one of the WNBA’s most visible personalities, Cunningham built a reputation as a relentless competitor. After a standout college career at the University of Missouri, she was drafted into the WNBA and spent several seasons with the Phoenix Mercury.
Last offseason, she was traded to the Indiana Fever, where she quickly carved out a role as a physical, vocal presence in the backcourt.
With the Fever, Cunningham became known as an on-court enforcer, often stepping in to protect rookie star Caitlin Clark. That edge—combined with her confidence, trash talk, and willingness to embrace spectacle—has helped her following explode beyond traditional basketball circles and could explain why the squared circle may be a perfect fit.