WNBA star and Iowa Hawkeyes legend Caitlin Clark getting compared to other great athletes is no longer a new thing. Adding to the list is one WWE star who drew similarities to Clark and NBA legend Michael Jordan.
In an interview posted by “Outta Pocket with RGIII,” WWE star Seth Rollins talked about the “Caitlin Clark” effect, and how it draws similarities from the impact of NBA legend Michael Jordan.
“I love Caitlin Clark,” Rollins said. “I love her, I don’t wanna get blasphemous here, but it’s Jordanesque. She’s changed the game, she’s so unassuming, you know, you look at her, you don’t think anything. You don’t think she’s a star, you don’t think she’s balling out on everybody and she does.”
“To see what she’s done for women’s sports, the WNBA specifically, but just women’s sports in general.”
Seth Rollins Speaks On the Caitlin Clark EFFECT🔥 pic.twitter.com/ehmV5C2qfz
— Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) April 19, 2025
Seth Rollins had a triumphant night at WrestleMania 41, winning the main event triple-threat match against Roman Reigns and CM Punk. The match was filled with drama and shocking betrayals, as Paul Heyman turned on both Punk and Reigns to align himself with Rollins. Rollins secured the victory with a steel chair shot to Reigns, followed by his signature Curb Stomp.
Caitlin Clark has often been compared to Michael Jordan due to her ability to dominate games and elevate her team, much like Jordan did during his legendary career. One notable comparison arose during her rookie playoff debut with the Indiana Fever, where she matched Jordan’s record as the only rookie in NBA and WNBA history to average 18 points, 8.5 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 steals per game in the postseason.
Additionally, her scoring prowess and competitive spirit have earned her the nickname “Jordanesque” from basketball legends like Nancy Lieberman.
How Much is The Value of “The Caitlin Clark Effect”?
Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA has been transformative, both on and off the court. A report by the IndyStar had a valuation expert place numbers on the influence and impact of Clark on the league.
In her rookie season, she was responsible for an astonishing 26.5% of the league’s activity, including attendance, merchandise sales, and television viewership. Her games alone accounted for a 300% increase in TV viewership, with an average of 1.2 million viewers per game, and she drove a 500% surge in merchandise sales, ranking as the top-selling player.
The Indiana Fever, her team, set attendance records, averaging over 17,000 fans per game and becoming the first WNBA team to draw more than 300,000 fans in a season. Economically, Clark’s presence generated an estimated $36 million impact for Indianapolis in 2024.
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