Sophie Cunningham expresses interest in WWE after WNBA retirement

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham might have a second career in mind once she’s done playing basketball or simply in her down time during the offseason.

Cunningham started a podcast in July called Show Me Something with television and sports personality West Wilson, known for his role on reality television series Summer House. On their podcast, Cunningham and Wilson engage in unfiltered sports talk and discussions on WNBA hot topics and pop culture.

In a recent episode of Show Me Something, Cunningham expressed her desire to consider a wrestling career after she said she was previously approached by the WWE.

“Actually, they asked me to do it,” she said. “Maybe after I retire or offseason, maybe us two will be the new WWE duo.”

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Cunningham, 29, has made a name for herself around the WNBA with her sharp three-point shooting, where she’s shot 37% in her career, including a career-high 43% with the Fever in last season. She’s also been noted for her grit and being a scrappy defender.

She’s been labeled as Indiana’s “enforcer” for how she quickly and often comes to the defense of her teammates when hard fouls were committed on them, notably coming to protect and aid the Fever’s 2024 No. 1-pick and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.

Will Cunningham make a wrestling cameo?

Cunningham shared her admiration for wrestling and appreciation for superstar wrestler John Cena, who recently held his final match after announcing his retirement after 24 years in the sport. She mentioned other wrestling greats such as Kane and Hulk Hogan, as some of her favorites growing up.

She discussed how her and her older sister, Lindsey Cunningham, would have wrestling bouts so fierce that their parents would have to step in and “call it”, Cunningham said.

“I grew up on that (expletive),” Cunningham said with excitement. “Kane. The Hulk. Oh my God, I used watch The Hulk all the time, the reality TV show. John Cena was just the absolute best, man. I’m all for it.”

Wilson didn’t share the same excitement as his co-host but he did have praise for Cena, saying he’s an “endearing actor.”

“For some reason, I don’t know, I was a very thoughtful child and I knew it was fake,” Wilson said. “I could never buy into it. … There are so many iconic people that like love the WWE. I realize I probably am a little bit of the minority but it just never spoke to me.”

Cunningham, on the other hand, felt completely engulfed into the WWE culture.

“It spoke to me,” she said.