In a surprising crossover that’s got fans from both the WNBA and WWE buzzing, Indiana Fever guard **Sophie Cunningham** has revealed her deep-rooted love for professional wrestling—and WWE Hall of Famer **Nikki Bella** (now Nikki Garcia) wasted no time responding with an open challenge.
The story ignited on Cunningham’s *Show Me Something* podcast, where the fiery 28-year-old sharpshooter opened up about her childhood obsession with WWE. “I grew up on that sh*t. WWE, baby!” she exclaimed, reminiscing about backyard wrestling matches with her sister and idolizing legends like Hulk Hogan and John Cena. More intriguingly, Cunningham dropped a bombshell: WWE has previously reached out to her about joining the company. While rehabbing from an MCL injury during the offseason, she teased a potential post-basketball or off-season run in the ring, even joking about forming a duo with her podcast co-host.
In a follow-up interview with Bryanna Sports, Cunningham singled out the iconic Bella Twins as dream opponents—or partners. “What about the Bella Twins? It would be fun to partner with them, or go against them,” she said, adding she’d love to “take away their shine” in a heel role with a “spicy and feisty” persona.
Nikki Bella caught wind of the comments and fired back swiftly on her Instagram story, reposting the clip with a direct challenge: “I’ll take her on one on one… 💋🙌🏼.” The response has fueled speculation about a potential dream match, blending Cunningham’s athleticism and on-court toughness with Bella’s proven in-ring prowess.
Currently making sporadic returns to WWE while balancing her post-Hall of Fame career, Nikki has been active on Raw in 2025, proving she’s still a force. Meanwhile, Cunningham—known for her enforcer role alongside Caitlin Clark—brings real-world grit that could translate perfectly to the squared circle.
Fans are already fantasy-booking: a singles clash at a major event, or even a tag team matchup involving Brie Bella. With WWE’s history of celebrity crossovers and Cunningham’s admitted interest, this could be the next big inter-sport spectacle. Will the Fever star step into the WWE ring? Nikki’s ready if she is
