A defiant finger-point gesture by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game has transcended the sport, becoming a viral meme that has now been replicated by WWE SmackDown performers. The meme, which originated from an on-court skirmish between Cunningham and Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner, has gained widespread internet traction, even prompting a social media post from the White House.
During a "Friday Night SmackDown" event, WWE stars Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton incorporated the gesture into their six-woman tag team match against Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. Green and Stratton were seen pointing at their opponents in a manner reminiscent of Cunningham's viral moment. Green shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, "When @WWE meets @WNBA."
Cunningham, when asked about the White House's involvement, acknowledged the meme's broad reach. "I think everyone around the world is posting it," she told reporters. "Every company has done it. So I don't really think twice about it. I just think they're another group posting about it."
The original incident occurred during a game on June 22, 2026, where Cunningham received a technical foul for the pointing gesture. She later described the call on her podcast as "the weakest thing I’ve ever seen in my life," asserting that she "didn’t say a word" and was "literally pointing."
Cunningham explained her reaction during the game, stating, "I couldn't help myself. I could not. She was losing her s--- and all I was doing was literally pointing."
Despite the recreated gesture by Green and Stratton, their team ultimately lost the match to Cargill's team. Cunningham's viral moment continues to be a widely recognized internet phenomenon.