Olympic Medalist May Sign with WWE
U.S. rugby standout and Olympic medalist Ilona Maher confirmed she has been approached by WWE and is considering a future move after the Rugby World Cup.
Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher ( il-OH-nə MAR; born August 12, 1996) is an American rugby union player, social media personality and reality television star. As of December 2024, she has signed for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league and began playing for them in January 2025. She won bronze with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Maher took up rugby at age 17, and went on to win three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) championships as a college player at Quinnipiac University. After debuting in 2018, she represented the United States national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympics. She is also known for her body positivity advocacy.
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U.S. rugby standout and Olympic medalist Ilona Maher confirmed she has been approached by WWE and is considering a future move after the Rugby World Cup.