Brittney Griner is one of the most talented individuals to play in the WNBA. The Phoenix Mercury player has some brilliant achievements to her name, including Olympic gold medals. Griner is almost 7ft tall, and her height once made a former WWE superstar look like a kid in a picture alongside her.
The American basketball player is a stranger to none in the basketball world. But Brittney Griner also knows some pro wrestling superstars. And one of those pro wrestlers is former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan (now known as Bryan Danielson in AEW).
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Back in 2015, Phoenix Suns posted a picture of Brittney Griner alongside Bryan Danielson on Twitter. The Olympic gold medalist is almost 7ft tall, but not Bryan Danielson. And that is why Bryan Danielson is looking like a kid next to Brittney Griner.
Former @WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan meets current @WNBA Champion @brittneygriner. #WWENight pic.twitter.com/dYux5S9lIn
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 12, 2015
Just like Brittney Griner, Bryan Danielson has also proved himself in his respective field.
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During his time in WWE, he has been a fan favorite and has also held different championships. Now, he is currently signed with AEW.
Not just Bryan Danielson, Brittney Griner also got spotted alongside some other WWE legends
Brittney Griner has not competed in any matches inside the squared circle. But she is not a stranger to pro wrestling stars. In the past, she appeared in pictures alongside popular WWE legends like Nikki Bella and Brie Bella.
The Bella Twins met Griner at the Timberwolves vs Suns game. Not only The Bella Twins but Brittney Griner also got spotted alongside Mark Henry.
WNBA Phoenix mercury Brittney Griner meets WWE Bella Twins at the Timberwolves vs. Suns game 3/11/15 pic.twitter.com/SgZpWXOsZZ
— focusboysports (@focusboy623) March 12, 2015
The @PhoenixMercury's @brittneygriner & @Lkizer12 pose for a pic w/ @WWE Superstar @TheMarkHenry before #RAW: pic.twitter.com/32DgJvBnqp
— Footprint Center (@FootprintCNTR) August 26, 2013
Apart from Henry and The Bella Twins, WWE legend Jim Ross has also given his opinion on seeing the Olympic gold medalist in WWE.
What did Jim Ross say about the WNBA star?
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Jim Ross has spotted many outstanding pro wrestling talents in his life so far. Thus, he has built a reputation as someone who has a good eye for talent.
Back in 2012, in a Twitter post, Ross predicted a distinct career path for the WNBA star. The WWE legend noted, “OU women down 15 @ half vs #1 Baylor. Sooners playing scared & Bears coach working the refs. 6’8″ Brittney Griner=Big WWE $$.”
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Well, previously we have seen the NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal appear and compete in a match in WWE. And who knows if Jim Ross is back in WWE someday in the future, he might try to bring in Brittney Griner in WWE.