Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Offers WNBA's Sophie Cunningham Wrestling Contract

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has garnered significant attention not only for her on-court performance and physical style but also for her potential crossover into professional wrestling. Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss, who co-owns the Women of Wrestling (WOW) promotion, publicly expressed interest in having Cunningham join WOW, praising her as a talented and fierce competitor. WOW co-founder David McLane also lauded Cunningham's enforcer role and athleticism, likening her to a protector on the basketball court and envisioning her as a natural fit for wrestling. Cunningham’s notoriety spiked following a June game incident where she committed a flagrant foul to defend teammate Caitlin Clark, which increased her social media following and endorsement opportunities. While Cunningham has not indicated interest in wrestling, the offer highlights her expanding appeal and the growing intersection between women’s sports and entertainment. Buss’s outreach underscores a trend of pro wrestling companies seeking mainstream sports figures to boost visibility and fan engagement.