How Much Do WWE Female Wrestlers Get Paid?

A lot of people are curious about how much WWE female wrestlers get paid. Here is a breakdown of what the different wrestlers make.

WWE’s Women’s Division

WWE’s female wrestlers are some of the hardest working athletes in the world. They deserve to be paid accordingly. In this article, we’ll take a look at how much WWE’s female wrestlers get paid.

The Women’s Revolution

In 2015, WWE’s Women’s Division was in a bit of a renaissance. More and more women were being featured on television, with longer matches and more complex storylines. This period is often referred to as the “Women’s Revolution”, and it led to WWE signing some of the biggest names in women’s wrestling.

However, not everyone was happy with the way WWE was handling its female wrestlers. There were reports of discrimination and unfair pay, which led to some wrestlers speaking out. In 2018, WWE released a statement saying that they “believe in equal treatment for all superstars”.

Despite this promise, there is still a long way to go. Female wrestlers are often not given the same opportunities as their male counterparts, and they are still paid significantly less. In 2020, it was reported that the top female wrestler in WWE was earning $1 million less than the top male wrestler.

If WWE is truly committed to equality, then it needs to start by paying its female wrestlers fairly. Only then will the Women’s Revolution be complete.

The Women’s Evolution

The WWE’s women’s division has come a long way in recent years. Dubbed the “Women’s Evolution,” it has seen a surge in popularity and an influx of new, talented female wrestlers.

This has led to a more competitive and entertaining product, and has also resulted in higher pay for the women involved. While male wrestlers still make significantly more money than their female counterparts, the gap is gradually narrowing.

According to Forbes, the average WWE female wrestler made $550,000 in 2018, while the top earner made $1 million. In comparison, male wrestlers made an average of $3 million, with the top earner making $10 million.

It is clear that there is still a long way to go before equality is reached, but the Women’s Evolution is certainly moving in the right direction.

WWE’s Female Wrestlers

It is no secret that WWE’s female wrestlers are some of the most popularSuperstars in the company. They have a large and passionate fan base that loves to see them perform in the ring. However, there is a lot of debate about how much they are actually paid. Let’s take a look at the numbers.

The Four Horsewomen

stirThe Four Horsewomen is a nickname given to a group of four professional wrestlers who have worked for WWE. The group consists of Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, and Bayley. All four women are former WWE Women’s Champions, with Flair being a two-time champion, Lynch and Banks being one-time champions, and Bayley being a two-time champion.

The Bella Twins

Nikki Bella and Brie Bella, better known as The Bella Twins, are both former WWE Divas Champions. In addition to their in-ring success, The Bella Twins are also models, entrepreneurs and reality television personalities. The sisters have a large social media following, and they currently star in the E! reality series Total Bellas.

In 2019, it was reported that Nikki and Brie Bella had signed five-year contracts with WWE worth $350,000 per year. This works out to an estimated $2 million total for the duration of their contracts.

Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey, real name Ronda Jean Rousey, is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former mixed martial artist and judoka. She is currently signed to WWE under the ring name Ronda Rousey, performing on the Raw brand. She is a former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, as well as the last Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

Rousey first gained prominence in 2012 when she won the Bronze medal in Judo at the Summer Olympics. Shortly thereafter, Rousey began pursuing a career in MMA. In November 2012, she made her professional MMA debut when she defeated Ediane Gomes. She won her next six fights in dominant fashion all within the first round, with none of them lasting longer than 2 minutes. This streak led to her being called “the most dangerous woman on the planet”.

WWE’s Women’s Championships

WWE’s women’s divisions have come a long way since the days of the “Divas.” The women now have their own separate Pay-Per-View event, Evolution, which was a huge success. The women are also featured prominently on WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW. So how much do these women get paid?

The Raw Women’s Championship

The Raw Women’s Championship is a professional wrestling world championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on the Raw brand. It is one of two currently active women’s championships on Raw, alongside the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. The current champion is Rhea Ripley, who is in her first reign.

The title was established as the WWE Women’s Championship on October 20, 1998, replacing the short-lived WWF Women’s Championship.It then underwent several name changes until April 3, 2006, when it was renamed back to the “WWE Women’s Championship”. The championship then became exclusive to Raw in July 2016 and was subsequently renamed to its current name later that month.

As a result of the 2016 WWE draft, the championship became exclusive to the Raw brand, while SmackDown created and introduced their own women’s singles championship, later renamed as the SmackDown Women’s Championship. A similar tournament took place in 2018 for the vacant NXT UK Women’s Championship.

The SmackDown Women’s Championship

The SmackDown Women’s Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on the SmackDown brand. It is one of two women’s championships for WWE’s main roster, along with the Raw Women’s Championship on the Raw brand. The current champion is Bayley, who is in her first reign.

WWE introduced the SmackDown Women’s Championship at a live event on September 5, 2016, in Backlash (2016), which was originally scheduled to be a cruiserweight-exclusive pay-per-view (PPV). After the reintroduction of the brand extension and creating of a women’s division on SmackDown in July 2016, general manager Daniel Bryan announced that there would be a six-woman tournament to crown the inaugural champion at Backlash. The final round took place at No Mercy (2016) on October 9, 2016, when Alexa Bliss defeated Becky Lynch to become the inaugural champion. Bliss held onto the title for 79 days before losing it to Lynch at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2016) on December 4, 2016 in a tables match. As of November 2020, there have been eleven reigns between nine champions and one vacancy.

WWE talent contracts typically range from developmental contracts worth $50,000 to $100,000 per year to main event contracts worth millions per year. Contracts are not released to the public and it is unknown how much WWE female wrestlers are paid.

The NXT Women’s Championship

The NXT Women’s Championship is a women’s professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on their NXT brand. It is one of the two top championships in NXT, complementing the NXT Championship for male wrestlers. The current champion is Rhea Ripley, who is in her first reign.

The title was introduced on June 13, 2013, at WWE’s developmental branch NXT TakeOver as the Women’s Championship, with Paige defeating Emma in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion. As NXT is considered a developmental territory for WWE, it became WWE’s third women’s-exclusive championship, after the WWE Divas Championship on Raw and SmackDown and complementing the WWE Women’s Championship that was established in 1902 and retired in 2010 (though it was briefly reactivated from 2016 to 2017). The title was then renamed to the NXT Women’s Championship on April 5, 2016.

How Much Do WWE Female Wrestlers Get Paid?

The WWE is a publicly traded company and therefore must release what they pay their wrestlers each year. In 2019, the WWE’s highest paid wrestler was Brock Lesnar, who made $10 million. The second highest paid was Roman Reigns, who made $5.5 million. So, how much do the WWE’s female wrestlers get paid?

The Highest-Paid WWE Female Wrestlers

There is a big difference in the amount of money that male and female WWE wrestlers make. The top female earner in WWE is Ronda Rousey, who made $1.5 million in 2019. In contrast, the top male earner in WWE is Brock Lesnar, who made $10 million in 2019.

This discrepancy is due to a number of factors, including the fact that women’s wrestling has not been as popular as men’s wrestling, and thus there is less money to go around. Additionally, WWE has a history of underpaying women wrestlers relative to their male counterparts.

However, it should be noted that WWE has been making an effort to close the pay gap between its male and female wrestlers in recent years. For instance, in 2018, WWE created the Women’s Battle Royal match at WrestleMania 34, which had a $100,000 prize for the winner. And in 2019, Rousey made history as the first woman to headline a WrestleMania event.

So while there is still a long way to go before men and women are paid equally in WWE, it is clear that the company is moving in the right direction.

The Lowest-Paid WWE Female Wrestlers

As of June 2020, the average WWE wrestler made $500,000 per year, with superstars such as Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns earning significantly more. However, not all wrestlers on the WWE roster are paid equally. Here is a look at the lowest-paid female wrestlers in WWE as of June 2020.

Elias: $300,000

Elias is one of the lowest-paid female wrestlers in WWE as of June 2020. She signed a three-year contract with WWE in 2016 and has been with the company ever since. Elias is a former WWE Women’s Champion and has held the title for a total of 31 days.

Natalya: $250,000

Natalya is another low-paid female wrestler in WWE as of June 2020. She has been with the company since 2007 and is a former WWE Divas Champion. Natalya is also a member of The Hart Foundation stable.

Lana: $200,000

Lana is one of the lowest-paid female wrestlers in WWE as of June 2020. She signed with WWE in 2013 and made her main roster debut in 2014. Lana is best known for her time managing Rusev during his record-setting United States Championship reign.

Conclusion

In conclusion, WWE female wrestlers do not earn as much as their male counterparts. However, they are still able to earn a good living, especially if they are able to main event shows or become involved in merchandise sales.