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Sophie Cunningham gets pro wrestling pitch after emerging as Caitlin Clark's enforcer

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has been pitched to join professional wrestling after emerging as Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clar's enforcer, with a pitch to join Women of Wrestling by Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.

By Josh Sanchez

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham arrives before a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham arrives before a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Sophie Cunningham is a seasoned veteran of the WNBA, playing in her seventh season; her first with the Indiana Fever after spending the first six years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury.

But while she has been around, Cunningham has reached a new level of stardom thanks to playing alongside Caitlin Clark and emerging as her enforcer.

Cunningham has been involved in a few heated moments while defending Clark on the court, and the Fever fans have been eating it up.

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As it turns out, they aren't alone. Since her breakout into the mainstream, Cunningham has caught the attention of some professional wrestling executives, including Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham arrives before a game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham arrives before a game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks / HG Biggs/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Buss is also the co-owner of Women of Wrestling, and her fellow co-owner David McClane pitched Cunningham during an appearance at San Diego Comic Con.

"I'm from Indiana. I'm from Indianapolis, and that's the home of not only the second-best basketball team in the country this last year, but the biggest name in professional basketball today, Caitlin Clark. And Caitlin Clark has an enforcer. She's the Marty McSorley to Wayne Gretzky, and she is a stunning athlete," he said, via Indiana Fever on SI.

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"I flew to Las Vegas and watched them in action against the Aces, and I would love to have Sophie Cunningham in WOW, because she takes down the competition, and she makes sure that Caitlin Clark is safe on the basketball floor. We’d love to have Sophie in WOW."

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon get into a fight during a game at Gainbridge Fie
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon get into a fight during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Whether Cunningham would ever accept the offer remains to be seen, but it would be entertaining to see her do a few bits during the offseason.

For what it's worth, Jeanie Buss is also fully on board bringing Sophie to WOW.

Indiana Fever guards Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull pose for a photo before a game against the Chicago Sky
Indiana Fever guards Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull pose for a photo before a game against the Chicago Sky / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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