Elon Musk Announces He’ll Give Former Wrestling Silver Medalist Gertrud Schlaghammer a Tesla Cybertruck After Indiana Fever Officially Signs Her. Minutes Later, Caitlin Clark Makes a Sarcastic Remark That Leaves the World Speechless.
In a surprising twist that’s shaking up both the world of women’s basketball and social media, Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) this morning to announce he will be gifting a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck to Gertrud Schlaghammer — a former Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling — following the Indiana Fever’s shocking decision to sign her to their roster.
The 33-year-old Schlaghammer, who hails from Austria and once dominated the mat with her raw power and unshakable resolve, has never played professional basketball in her life. Yet, after reportedly impressing Fever scouts with her “unparalleled physicality and hustle during a private workout,” she inked a short-term contract with the struggling franchise. According to insiders, Fever execs were “looking for toughness, grit, and someone who wouldn’t get bullied on the court.”
Enter Schlaghammer — all 6’3” and 230 lbs of her.
Within minutes of the signing becoming official, Elon Musk — who has previously expressed interest in “the intersection of elite sport and radical innovation” — posted:
“Congrats to Gertrud Schlaghammer on signing with @IndianaFever. True warrior spirit. I’ll be sending her a fully loaded Cybertruck. She’s what the future of sport looks like.”
The post exploded online, garnering over 18 million views in the first hour. While some users praised Musk’s generosity and out-of-the-box thinking, others questioned whether the move was a PR stunt.
But it was Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark who lit the internet on fire with a single, cutting response.
Quote-posting Musk’s announcement, Clark wrote:
“Amazing. Maybe I should’ve tried wrestling instead of breaking scoring records. 🤷♀️ #CyberLuck”
The sarcasm was deafening — and the implications were impossible to ignore.
Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and arguably the most hyped rookie in WNBA history, has faced intense physical play, inconsistent calls, and controversial media treatment since entering the league. Many fans have argued that she’s not being protected by officials — or her own team — the way a generational star should be.
Now, with the Fever signing Schlaghammer — a literal former combat athlete — just weeks into Clark’s rookie season, observers are divided: Is the team sending a message that Clark needs protection? Or are they simply trying to shift the narrative and toughen up the roster?
Social media lit up with takes:
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“So Caitlin Clark gets body-slammed every game, and instead of getting her real help, they sign an ex-wrestler and Musk gives her a truck? What world is this?”
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“This is either genius or madness. But Clark’s shade was Olympic-level gold.”
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“Gertrud vs. Angel Reese in the paint is going to be the most-watched moment in WNBA history.”
As for Schlaghammer, she responded to the drama in a brief post via her new Fever-issued account:
“I’m not here to talk. I’m here to win rebounds, throw elbows, and earn my truck.”
Whether this signing becomes a gimmick or a game-changer remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — the Indiana Fever just got a whole lot more interesting, and Caitlin Clark’s shade just added rocket fuel to an already boiling-hot WNBA season.
