How Much Do WWE Superstars Make?
How much do WWE superstars make? This is a question that is often asked by fans of professional wrestling. While the answer may vary depending on who you ask, we have compiled a list of the top five WWE superstars with the highest salaries.
WWE’s Contract System
WWE is a publicly traded company, and with that comes a certain level of transparency when it comes to their business practices. We now know more about how WWE pays their superstars than ever before, thanks to a report by the Wrestling Observer.
The downside of WWE’s contract system
While the recent news of Brock Lesnar and The Rock making a combined $5 million for two WWE appearances is enough to make any wrestling fan drool, it’s important to remember that not every WWE Superstar is so lucky. In fact, most wrestlers in WWE are poorly paid compared to other professional athletes, and the company has a very strict contract system that keeps most performers from ever earning big money.
WWE contracts are notoriously difficult to break, and wrestlers who try to leave the company often find themselves facing legal action and huge financial penalties. This was recently highlighted by the case of CM Punk, who left WWE in 2014 and was sued by the company for breach of contract. While Punk eventually won his case, it cost him a lot of time, money, and stress.
So while it’s great that guys like Lesnar and The Rock can command such high prices for their appearances, it’s important to remember that most WWE Superstars are struggling to make ends meet. The company’s contract system is a big part of the reason why.
How WWE’s contract system works
Under WWE’s current contract system, superstars are split into two tiers. The first tier, known as “main roster” superstars, consists of full-time performers who appear on Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-view events. The second tier, called “NXT” superstars, are signed to developmental contracts and primarily appear on NXT programming and live events.
In recent years, WWE has implemented a brand extension, which has seen the Raw and SmackDown rosters become separate entities. As a result of this, main roster superstars are now only contracted to appear on one brand or the other. For example, a superstar who is signed to the Raw roster will only appear on Raw and pay-per-views that feature both brands (e.g. Survivor Series). Meanwhile, a superstar who is signed to the SmackDown roster will only appear on SmackDown and pay-per-views that feature both brands (e.g. Survivor Series). Superstars who are not under contract with either brand are considered free agents and can appear on either show.
NXT superstars are not subject to the brand extension and can freely appearing on NXT programming as well as live events. While NXT is considered WWE’s developmental territory, there has been a recent push to make it its own third brand alongside Raw and Smackdown. This has led to some NXT superstars being featured onRaw and SmackDown in non-wrestling roles (e.g. Aleister Black appearing as Rusev’s replacement during Rusev Day).
How Much WWE Superstars Make
WWE Superstars make a lot of money. They make an average of $500,000 per year, with some of the top superstars making over $1 million per year. The WWE does not release the salaries of their superstars, so these numbers are only estimates. However, we do know that the WWE pays their superstars very well.
How much WWE Superstars make per year
WWE superstars make a lot of money. The top superstars can make millions of dollars per year, while the lower-tier superstars make hundreds of thousands of dollars. The average WWE superstar makes about $500,000 per year.
How much WWE Superstars make per match
While the WWE does not release the salaries of its wrestlers, it is safe to say that the top superstars in the company are making millions of dollars per year. The average wrestler, however, is probably making much less than that.
According to a report by Forbes, the top WWE superstars make between $2 million and $5 million per year. However, wrestlers at the lower end of the totem pole are probably only making a few hundred thousand dollars per year.
How much WWE Superstars make in bonuses
WWE offers their wrestlers bonuses on top of their regular pay for a number of reasons. Some of these include maintaining a good win-loss record, working a number of consecutive days, or being featured prominently on television. These are called ” performance bonuses.” In addition, wrestlers can also receive what are called ” well being bonuses.” These are given to wrestlers who WWE feels are not putting their health at risk by continuing to wrestle.
WWE Superstars’ Salaries
WWE superstars make a lot of money. The amount of money they make depends on many factors such as their experience, the size of the arena, the number of people attending the event, and their merchandise sales.
The highest-paid WWE Superstars
WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon is the highest-paid WWE superstar, earning $10 million per year. The next highest-paid star is Brock Lesnar, who earns $6.5 million annually. Other top-paid WWE superstars include Roman Reigns ($5 million), John Cena ($8 million), and The Rock ($3 million).
The lowest-paid WWE Superstars
While WWE superstars make a good salary, there are still some wrestlers who get paid less than others.
Superstars like Big Show and Kane are legends in the WWE, and have been with the company for over 20 years. However, they are no longer full-time wrestlers and only make appearances on special occasions. As a result, they are paid much less than the WWE’s top stars.
Other lower-paid WWE superstars include Becky Lynch, Titus O’Neil, and Heath Slater. Lynch is one of the top female wrestlers in the company, but her salary is still relatively low compared to men. O’Neil and Slater are lower-ranked wrestlers who don’t have main event status.
Conclusion
In conclusion, WWE superstars make a lot of money. They are some of the highest paid athletes in the world. The top stars can make over $5 million per year, while the lower tier wrestlers make around $500,000 per year. However, most WWE superstars make between $1 and $2 million dollars per year.
