When it comes to movies, we all can estimate how much the movie superstar could make. But when talking about professional wrestling, there seems to be not much information available. It’s natural to be curious about how much wrestling superstars make from their matches. If you are on a quest to find answers to these questions, you have come to the right place. We are going to tell you everything about the paychecks the prominent wrestlers make from their WWE matches and face-offs.
WWE or World Wrestling Entertainment, is an American company that is widely known for its presence in the professional wrestling industry. While professional wrestling is the main focus, WWE has its presence in other areas also, including movies, real estate, and various other business ventures. Apart from organizing wrestling events and producing shows, WWE has expanded itself to engage in a diverse range of entertainment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
WWE is widely known for giving out hefty amounts to the top superstars, and their WWE salaries tend to be a boatload of money. With the company offering big paychecks for WWE contracts to several top superstars, the question remains as to how much these giant stars make. Well, many superstars earn a seven-figure salary, while other stars receive a six-figure range.
The highest-paid WWE superstar?
According to a report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer discussed that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns are among the top earners in WWE, with base salaries of $5 million each. The report also states that another top WWE star receives a salary of $4 million, while other wrestlers back a salary ranging from $2-3 million per year.
Brock Lesnar, a former WWE Universal Champion, is indeed known to have one of the highest WWE salaries. He has consistently earned big bonuses for the main event appearances and possesses one of the largest base salaries in the company. According to reports, Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract makes him earn an astonishing annual income of $12 million.
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John Cena, a 16-time WWE World Champion, is indeed another prominent figure in terms of WWE salaries. Despite his current part-time status in WWE, John Cena continues to earn a big paycheck. According to reports, he earns a total of $8.5 million per year. Similar to Brock Lesnar, Cena bags up $500,000 for each main event appearance. Apart from this, Cena receives a share of 5% share from the insane sales of his merchandise, which contribute greatly to his overall income.
Roman Reigns, the current Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion, is indeed considered one of the highest-paid WWE wrestlers. According to reports, The Tribal Chief earns approx USD 5 million in promotions as of 2023.
Salaries of WWE stars as of 2023
Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of WWE, has an annual income of $5 million which includes a $2 million fixed salary along with stock options and other incentives. It has been reported that Randy Orton signed a new five-year contract with WWE in 2019 that made him one of the top-earning stars in the company. According to reports, Randy Orton’s annual income is of $4.5 million.
AJ Styles, a popular wrestler, has chosen to reduce his workload as he reaches the final years of his career in the rings. Despite this, he is still considered a top performer and receives an annual salary of approx. $3.5 million based on his contract signed in 2019.
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Triple H, who currently holds the role of Creative Head in WWE and is responsible for overseeing the booking of RAW and Smackdown, receives a hefty income for his on-screen and backstage contributions. It is reported that he earns more than $3 million per year. He has a fixed annual salary of $730,000, while the rest comes from stock awards and incentives.
Becky Lynch, a former RAW Women’s Champion, signed a new contract in 2019 during her peak popularity. While her base salary is $1 million, she has earned nearly $3 million in the past few years through various opportunities.
The Undertaker, who retired from wrestling in 2020, had previously secured a ten-year deal with the company. As part of the agreement, he was guaranteed a yearly income of $2.5 million.
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