Who’s the Highest Paid WWE Superstar?

WWE superstars make a lot of money. Who is the highest paid WWE superstar? We take a look at the numbers and find out.

WWE’s Highest Paid Superstars

The WWE is a publicly traded company and therefore required to release the salaries of their top performers. In 2019, the highest paid WWE superstar was Brock Lesnar, who earned a reported $10 million. This is significantly more than the second highest paid superstar, Roman Reigns, who earned a reported $5 million.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently signed to WWE. He is one of the highest-paid wrestlers in WWE and is best known for his time with WWE where he became its youngest champion at the age of 25. He left WWE in 2004, but returned in 2012 and has since become one of its most popular and dominant stars. In 2015, he was ranked #1 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual PWI 500 list.

Lesnar has held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship five times (four times as WWE Champion and once as Universal Champion), as well as the UFC Heavyweight Championship once. He has also won the King of the Ring tournament (2002) and the Royal Rumble (2003).

John Cena

John Cena is WWE’s highest paid superstar, earning a reported $10 million per year. This figure includes Cena’s base salary, merchandise sales, and bonuses. Cena has been with WWE for over a decade and is currently the face of the company. He is a regular on both Raw and Smackdown, and also appears on PPV events. Cena has won numerous championships during his career, including the WWE Championship, the World Heavy Warrionoramhip, and the United States Championship.

Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is one of WWE’s top superstars and is currently the highest paid wrestler in the company, earning a reported $5 million dollars per year. Reigns has held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on three occasions and is a former United States Champion. He is also a member of The Shield, one of WWE’s most popular factions.

WWE’s Lowest Paid Superstars

The WWE is a publicly traded company and though their superstars are not employees, they are considered independent contractors. That being said, the WWE does not have to disclose how much they pay their superstars. However, thanks to leaked documents and a few wrestlers who have spoken out, we have a general idea of how much WWE superstars make.

Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman, who was recently suspended by WWE due to a failed drug test, is the company’s lowest-paid active wrestler.

Strowman, whose real name is Adam Scherr, made his wrestling debut in NXT in 2015. He was promoted to the main roster in 2016 and has since become one of WWE’s most popular stars.

However, despite his popularity, Strowman is one of the lowest-paid wrestlers on WWE’s main roster. According to Wrestling Inc., Strowman’s 2020 salary is $1.1 million. This makes him the lowest-paid active wrestler on WWE’s main roster.

In comparison, the highest-paid WWE superstar is Brock Lesnar, who earned $10 million in 2020.

Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss is one of the lowest paid WWE superstars, making a reported $250,000 per year. However, she is one of the most popular wrestlers on the roster and has main evented multiple pay-per-views.

The Miz

The Miz is one of the lowest-paid WWE superstars. He is paid a base salary of $1 million per year, which is a significant decrease from the $2.7 million he was paid in 2016. Miz has been with the WWE since 2006 and is currently a full-time member of the SmackDown Live roster.

Why are WWE’s Highest Paid Superstars the Highest Paid?

The WWE is a publicly traded company and their top performers are the highest paid because they are the biggest draws to the company. The WWE’s shareholders want to see the company make money, and the top performers are the ones who generate the most revenue.

Lesnar’s Merchandise Sales

Brock Lesnar is one of the highest-paid WWE superstars. His merchandise sales are through the roof, and his fights always generate a lot of interest. The downside to having Lesnar on your payroll is that he only works a limited number of dates, so his $5 million annual salary comes out to about $96,000 per appearance.

Cena’s Promotional Work

In addition to his in-ring earnings, Cena has also made a significant amount of money through promotional work with WWE. He is frequently used as the face of WWE, appearing in numerous commercials, public appearances, and merchandise. He is also one of the most popular wrestlers with children, thanks to his “Super Cena” gimmick where he always manages to make a come back during matches despite the odds being against him. This has led to him being featured prominently in WWE’s marketing campaigns aimed at families and children.

Reigns’ Popularity

While there are a number of reasons why WWE’s highest paid superstars are the highest paid, one of the most significant is simply due to their popularity. Roman Reigns, for example, is one of the most popular wrestlers in the world, and as such, he commands a high salary. Likewise, Brock Lesnar is another extremely popular wrestler who is also among the highest paid in WWE.

Why are WWE’s Lowest Paid Superstars the Lowest Paid?

WWE is a publicly traded company and as such, they are required to release the salaries of their top performers. When it comes to the WWE, those top performers are the superstars who appear on television. The superstars who appear on television are the ones who make the most money. That’s why the lowest paid WWE superstars are the lowest paid.

Strowman’s Lack of Experience

One of the primary reasons that WWE’s lowest-paid superstars are the lowest-paid is simply because they lack the experience that the higher-paid superstars have. While this may not seem like a valid excuse, it’s important to remember that professional wrestling is a lot more complex than it appears. There are dozens of different moves that a wrestler can perform, and many of these require a great deal of experience and skill to execute properly. In addition, wrestlers must also be able to tell a good story in the ring, and this is an area where many of WWE’s lower-paid superstars fall short.

Bliss’ Limited In-Ring Time

WWE’s contracts are performance-based, meaning superstars are paid based on how often they appear on WWE programming. While this system benefits some of WWE’s top stars, it can be detrimental to others.

For example, Alexa Bliss is one of WWE’s top female superstars. She is a former Women’s Champion and has held the title on two separate occasions. Bliss is also a former Money in the Bank winner and a two-time Slammy Award winner. Despite all of her accomplishments, Bliss is paid relatively low compared to other WWE superstars.

One reason for Bliss’ low pay is her limited in-ring time. Due to her small size, WWE doesn’t want Bliss to take too many bumps in the ring. This means that she often has very short matches or doesn’t wrestle at all on some episodes of RAW and SmackDown Live. While this protects Bliss from injury, it also limits her earning potential.

In 2019, it was reported that Bliss made $250,000 per year from her WWE contract. This made her the lowest paid female superstar on the roster at the time.Compare this to Ronda Rousey who made $1 million per year or Charlotte Flair who made $550,000 per year and it’s easy to see why Bliss isn’t happy with her paycheque.

The Miz’ TV Time

The Miz is one of the lowest paid WWE superstars. He was paid $2 million in 2016, which is lower than many of his colleagues. He is also one of the least featured superstars on TV. In 2017, he was only featured on TV for a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes.