• The Bella Twins publicly challenged Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham to a tag-team match at WrestleMania.
  • Sophie Cunningham has received wrestling endorsements and has discussed a possible WWE interest on her podcast.
  • Caitlin Clark has drawn praise from WWE stars for her crossover appeal, but both are focused on WNBA recovery and season prep.

H2: Bellas Throw Down a WrestleMania Challenge

Nikki and Brie Bella sparked crossover conversation when they named Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham as their dream tag-team opponents. In a red carpet interview with Yahoo! Sports, the Bella Twins said, “Sophie and Caitlin versus the Bellas — book it, WrestleMania!”

The callout sent social feeds buzzing and put two rising WNBA names in the wrestling spotlight. While the offer is playful, it leans on real history: both Clark and Sophie Cunningham have received attention from pro-wrestling circles in recent years.

H3: Why Sophie Cunningham Makes Sense in the Ring

Sophie Cunningham has long signaled an appetite for pro wrestling. She discussed her love for the sport on her Show Me Something podcast and has openly teased the idea of stepping into the ring. That interest hasn’t gone unnoticed — Women of Wrestling (WOW) founder David McLane publicly endorsed Cunningham last summer, calling her “a stunning athlete” and likening her role with Clark to an enforcer pairing that could translate to the squared circle.

Watch: Bella Twins’ red carpet interview (TikTok)
https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoosports/video/7605069222699388173

Listen: Sophie Cunningham on wrestling and her podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkU2MMUv9GQ

H3: Caitlin Clark’s Crossover Appeal

Caitlin Clark has already drawn praise from WWE talent. In 2024, Seth Rollins lauded Clark’s game on ESPN, calling her impact “Jordanesque” from an optics perspective and highlighting how many new eyes she’s brought to women’s basketball. Clark’s celebrity and competitive profile make her a natural draw for crossover storylines, even if pro wrestling remains speculative for her.

H2: Reality Check — WNBA Season, Injuries, and Timing

Both Clark and Sophie Cunningham are coming off injuries and will be focused on WNBA recovery and the upcoming season. That practical reality makes an April WrestleMania appearance unlikely this year. Still, the suggestion highlights the growing intersection between women’s sports and sports entertainment.

H3: What Fans Might See Next

For now, expect social media teases, interviews, and more cross-promotion between basketball and wrestling personalities. If both WNBA stars keep talking about wrestling and promoters take notice, a special appearance or non-competitive crossover segment could be the first step before any in-ring work.

H4: Bottom Line

The Bella Twins’ callout is fun, bold and plausible — at least as a media stunt. Sophie Cunningham’s wrestling interest and past endorsements, combined with Caitlin Clark’s mainstream profile, mean the idea isn’t as outlandish as it sounds. Whether it happens at WrestleMania or elsewhere, fans will be watching.

Image Referance: https://www.outkick.com/sports/bella-twins-tag-team-match-caitlin-clark-sophie-cunningham