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A’ja Wilson accidentally bodyslams an Aces staffer and her teammates’ reaction says everything
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Four time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally collided with a female team staffer in the arena tunnel.
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Aces teammates remained frozen in shock as the worker recovered from the high speed impact.
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The viral moment occurred shortly before Wilson delivered a 34 point performance to lock up the third seed.
An unexpected moment of intense shock unfolded inside the PHX Arena tunnel just minutes before the Las Vegas Aces took the floor for their regular season finale. Four time league MVP A’ja Wilson was leading her squad during their pregame walkout when she accidentally collided at full speed with a female arena staff member, knocking her straight to the floor and leaving the entire roster completely speechless as they prepared for competition.
Y’ALL PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEEEE. A’JA RAN INTO A LADY 😭😭😭 it’s the “oooo” for me (she’s okay 😭)
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— zavanté.⋆♱ (@zavanchy) September 25, 2026
Stunned teammate reactions and tunnel scene details
The sheer momentum of the physical collision caught everyone off guard, causing surrounding players including Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray to stop dead in their tracks with wide eyes. Wilson herself appeared visibly stunned, standing over the fallen staff member for several seconds alongside her teammates as training personnel moved in to assess the situation before the group eventually proceeded toward the main court for pregame shootaround.
Online community debate and physical recovery of the staffer
Fortunately the arena worker managed to get back onto her feet without sustaining any serious physical injuries, allowing the team walkout to resume normally toward the arena floor. Nevertheless, video footage capturing the unusual hallway collision circulated rapidly across social media platforms, sparking widespread discussion among basketball fans regarding the incident and the immediate reactions of the players involved during the pregame sequence.
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On court dominance and preparing for playoff matchup
Shifting her focus back to competitive play, Wilson put on a dominant masterclass on the court by pouring in 34 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in 35 minutes to guide the defending champions to a convincing 100 to 82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. The decisive win extended the winning streak for Las Vegas to seven straight games while locking up the third overall seed, setting up an explosive first round playoff series against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
Cover photos from: @aja22wilson
