Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever goalkeeper might have a second career in mind once she finishes playing basketball or just in her free time during the offseason.
Cunningham launched a podcast in July called Show Me Something with television and sports personality West Wilson, known for his role in the reality television series Summer House. On their podcast, Cunningham and Wilson engage in unfiltered sports talk and discussions of hot topics from the WNBA and pop culture.
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In a recent episode of Show Me SomethingCunningham expressed his desire to consider a career as a wrestler after stating that she had already been approached by WWE.
“They actually asked me to do it,” she said. “Maybe after I retire or in the offseason, maybe we will both be the new duo in WWE.”
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Cunningham, 29, made a name for herself in the WNBA on her three-point shooting, where she shot 37 percent in her career, including a career-high 43 percent with the Fever last season. She is also known for her courage and scrappy defender character.
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She has been called Indiana’s “enforcer” for the way she quickly and often comes to her teammates’ defense when serious fouls have been committed against them, including coming to protect and assist the Fever’s 2024 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
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Cunningham shared his admiration for wrestling and his appreciation for superstar wrestler John Cena, who recently held his last match after announcing his retirement after 24 years in the sport. She has mentioned other wrestling greats such as Kane and Hulk Hogan, among her favorites growing up.
She explained how she and her older sister, Lindsey Cunningham, would have wrestling matches so fierce that their parents would have to step in and “call her out,” Cunningham said.
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“I grew up with that (expletive),” Cunningham said enthusiastically. “Kane. The Hulk. Oh my God, I used to watch The Hulk, the reality show all the time. John Cena was just the best, man. I totally agree.”
Wilson didn’t share the same enthusiasm as his co-host, but he praised Cena, saying he was an “endearing actor.”
“For some reason, I was a very thoughtful kid and I knew it was wrong,” Wilson said. “I could never buy into it… There are so many iconic people who love WWE. I realize I’m probably in the minority, but it never spoke to me.”
Cunningham, on the other hand, felt completely engulfed in WWE culture.
“It spoke to me,” she said.
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Sophie Cunningham expresses interest in WWE after retiring from WNBA
