The rugby star and Olympic bronze medalist recently revealed to BBC Sport that she’s “been approached before by the WWE ,” adding that if she joined the wrestling entertainment company, her ring name would be “Maher-vellous.”

Ilona Maher said she is contemplating an offer to participate in WWE wrestling as a stepping stone to Hollywood after the Women's Rugby World Cup

WWE could have its next breakout star in Ilona Maher – but I’m personally not totally convinced. The 29-year-old athlete claims she’s had an offer from the wrestling giant as she prepares for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and on paper it seems like a match made in heaven.