🚨 Caitlin Clark Crowned Most Influential Female Athlete — And Angel Reese & A’ja Wilson Are NOT Taking It Well

The internet went into full meltdown mode this week after Caitlin Clark was officially named the most influential female athlete — a title that sparked celebration, outrage, and some expertly crafted side-eyes from the WNBA’s top stars.

The second the list dropped, Twitter turned into a digital battlefield.
Fans went from “Congratulations, Queen 👑” to “But what about A’ja Wilson?” in record time.
And Angel Reese? Oh, she didn’t stay quiet either. In fact, she may have flipped the whole chessboard.

🏀 Caitlin Clark: The Stats AND the Spotlight

Let’s get one thing straight: Caitlin Clark didn’t just land on this list by accident.

She’s broken:

NCAA scoring records (men and women)
WNBA rookie viewership records
Franchise records in threes, double-doubles, and assists

She’s drawn millions of viewers to women’s games — numbers the WNBA has never seen before. And she’s doing it with pull-up-from-the-logo swagger that’s made casual fans lean in and made networks scramble to air every game she’s in.

Clark isn’t just a stat sheet. She’s a cultural moment.
And that’s what influence is.

😤 A’ja Wilson Reacts — With Subtlety and Shade

A’ja Wilson, two-time MVP and certified WNBA royalty, didn’t write a long post.
She didn’t rant.
She just dropped a few perfectly placed emojis — and let the internet do the rest.

Fans analyzed every eye-roll, every punctuation mark, every emoji like it was a Zapruder film.

Was she mad?
Was she annoyed?
Or just tired of getting overlooked?

One thing was clear: Wilson wasn’t laughing.
And neither were her fans, who were quick to point out that Wilson has been dominant for years, with titles, trophies, and zero fair media representation.

💥 Angel Reese Didn’t Hold Back

If A’ja’s response was cool and collected, Angel Reese’s was fire and gasoline.

She went full meme-mode.
Cryptic tweets. Laughing emojis.
And a whole lot of “Y’all serious right now?” energy.

Reese — who’s embraced her role as the villain — wasn’t about to let the moment pass quietly.
She knows how to stir the pot, and when Clark was crowned queen of the court, Reese showed up with screenshots, sass, and subtle smoke.

Was it shade? Yes.
Was it iconic? Also yes.

🤔 What Does “Influential” Really Mean?

This is where the real debate starts.

If influence is about talent, then A’ja Wilson might be the most deserving name on the list.

If it’s about media power and public interest, then Angel Reese has certainly held her own.

But if it’s about changing the landscape, bringing new fans, and generating real money and momentum for women’s basketball?

Then let’s not pretend — Caitlin Clark is the moment.

She’s turning doubters into believers.
She’s made women’s basketball the main event.
And she’s doing it without apologizing for the noise.

💬 Final Thoughts: This Was Never Just About a List

When Caitlin Clark topped the “Most Influential” rankings, it wasn’t just another PR moment — it was a flashpoint in a larger cultural shift.

Clark is the face of the mainstream rise.
Wilson is the foundation of the league’s elite level of play.
Reese is the raw energy that keeps the culture talking.

Together, they’re not just playing basketball.
They’re redefining what women’s sports means in America.

So yeah — people are mad.
But they’re also watching.

And that’s what influence is all about.