In the glittering world of professional wrestling, the big question on everyone’s mind is: just how much do WWE stars make for risking life and limb in the squared circle? According to the ever-reliable Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the minimum salary for WWE main roster stars is a cool $350,000 per year. And that’s just the baseline – top-tier performers can rake in seven figures annually, not to mention additional income from royalties and merchandise sales.
Unsurprisingly, this revelation has ignited quite the debate on social media. On one hand, fans are impressed with the hefty sum. “Talk about taking care of your talent,” @Pankow90 wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
However, not everyone is cheering. Some believe WWE’s stars deserve even more, especially given their status as independent contractors. “It’s still not enough. Hotel, per diem, food, travel, health insurance, taxes, and investments still come out of their pockets,” @crosbyt123 pointed out.
As contracts continue to expire, many WWE performers are likely eyeing significant pay raises. Ricochet’s contract is reportedly nearing its end, and Chad Gable and Natalya may also be in for new deals soon. Fingers crossed they get the financial recognition they deserve if they choose to stay with WWE.