World Wrestling Entertainment simply known as WWE, is an American entertainment company which established in 21 February 1980. World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) is the biggest wrestling industry which was previously known as World Wrestling Federation(WWF). WWE has gained huge popularity with large number of fans and followers nowadays. The CEO of this company is Vince McMahon and vice-president is Paul Levesque known as “Triple H”. WWE arranges different championship in every year like WWE World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE United States Championship and so on.The current WWE World Heavyweight Champion is Triple H. Many famous wrestlers like The Rock, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H were participated in this such kind of biggest events and they also called the money maker of this industry. Currently new generation most popular wrestlers named John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and many others are running this business successfully and they are making money as well. Let’s take a look in the salary list of CEO and Executives of this company which is listed below.
Salary of CEO and Executives:
- Vince McMahon ( CEO ) Salary – $1,184,500
- George Barrios (Financial and Strategic Officer) – $800,000
- Kevin Dunn (Producer) – $800,000
- Michael Luisi (WWE Studios President ) – $700,000
- Paul “Triple H” Levesque (vice president live events, talent) – $1,550,000 in yearly talent contract.
Most of the WWE wrestlers in the roster has long term contracts with the company. It is depending on the experience and potentiality which can be anywhere from 1 year to 10 year period. With the professional contract, famous wrestlers get basic yearly salary plus bonuses and also traveling allowances. Every wrestler who signs up in an agreement of professional contract with WWE is getting paid basic salary plus bonuses and some other clauses concerning factors like release, retirement, injury layouts etc. Now, take a look at the first row’s money maker wrestlers of WWE and how the they are getting paid by the company which is given below.
WWE Wrestlers Salary List –
| SL No. | Stars | Annual Salary | Contract | Bonuses & Royalties |
| 1. | The Rock | $ 3.5 million | 3 Years (Part Time) | 7% bonus for high merchandise sales, only appears on selected WWE Dates |
| 2. | John Cena | $ 2.75 Million | 5 Years | 7% on merchandise sales, plus hafty PPV revenue share make his actual earnings way more |
| 3. | The Undertaker | $ 2.25 Million | 5 Years (Part Time) | 7% bonus for high merchandise sales, Travel & Accommodation, PPV revenue share if featured on a main event |
| 4. | Triple H | $ 2.12 million | 5 Years | Also acts as WWE executive and talent contract. |
| 5. | Brock Lesnar | $ 2 million | 2 Years | 3.25% bonus for high merchandise sales, Free Travel, PPV revenue share |
| 6. | Randy Orton | $ 1.6 million | 5 Years | travel and accommodation, PPV share |
| 7. | Sheamus | $ 1.3 million | 5 Years | Travel & Accommodation |
| 8. | Big Show | $ 1.2 million | 3 Years | Personal tour bus from WWE |
| 9. | Ray Mysterio | $ 985,000 | 5 Years | 4% bonus for high merchandise sales, travel & Accommodation |
| 10. | Kane | $ 905,000 | ||
| 11. | Chris Jericho | $ 974,000 | 2 Years | |
| 12. | Dolph Ziggler | $ 900,000 | 3 Years | Travel & Accommodation |
There are some wrestlers who don’t get any bonuses and don’t get any traveling allowances. They just get annual salary by the company according to the agreement. They are listed below.
| SL No. | Star | Annual Salary | Contract |
| 1. | Mark Henry | $ 877,000 | 3 Years |
| 2. | Rusev | $ 725,000 | 3 Years |
| 3. | Goldust | $ 725,000 | 3 Years |
| 4. | Miz | $ 712,000 | |
| 5. | Daniel Bryan | $ 700,000 | 5 Years |
| 6. | Ryback | $ 665,000 | 2 Years |
| 7. | Christian | $ 595,000 | 3 Years |
| 8. | Zack Ryder | $ 535,000 | 3 Years |
| 9. | Bad News Barrett | $ 445,000 | 3 Years |
| 10. | Titys O’Niel | $ 335,050 | 2 Years |
| 11. | Stardust | $ 245,000 | 2 Years |
| 12. | Seth Rollins | $ 310,000 | 3 Years |
| 13. | Roman Reigns | $ 245,000 | 2 Years |
| 14. | R-Truth | $ 244,000 | 3 Years |
| 15. | Sin Cara | $ 245,000 | 2 Years |
| 16. | Adam Rose | $ 165,000 | 2 Years |
| 17. | Bo Dallas | $ 165,000 | 2 Years |
| 18. | Big E | $ 145,000 | 2 Years |
| 19. | Bray Wyatt | $ 254,000 | 3 Years |
| 20. | Bryan Saxton | $ 170,000 | 3 Years |
| 21. | Cesaro | $ 80,146 | 1 Year |
| 22. | Curtis Axel | $ 75,000 | 2 Years |
| 23. | Damien Mizdow | $ 100,000 | 2 Years |
| 24. | Darren Young | $ 80,145 | |
| 25. | David Otunga | $ 75,000 | |
| 26. | Dean Ambrose | $ 80,145 | |
| 27. | Diego | $ 75,000 | |
| 28. | Eric Rowan | $ 80,145 |
Besides, there are other wrestlers that they are new and don’t get any kind of annual salary. They have just made a contract with this company. They are starting the package. They are Fandango, Fernando, Heath Slater, Hunico, Justin Gabriel, Konnor, Luke Harper, Xavier Woods, Victor and so on.
WWE Female Wrestlers Salaries:
There are some female wrestlers take part in this events. They also get professional contracted with this company which is around highest 5 years and make annual salary. Only one female wrestlers can get travel allowance with salary named Nikki Bella. They are also making money through this company as well as wrestling. They are listed below.
| SL No. | Name | Annual Salary | Contract |
| 1. | Nikki Bella | $ 112,500 | 5 Years |
| 2. | Aj Lee | $ 104,300 | 5 Years |
| 3. | Alicia Fox | $ 72,520 | 5 Years |
| 4. | Brie Bella | $ 90,500 | 5 Years |
| 5. | Cameron | $ 75,500 | 2 Years |
| 6. | Eve | $ 109,475 | 3 Years |
| 7. | Layla | $ 86,450 | 3 Years |
| 8. | Laliana Garcia | Starting Package | 1 Year |
| 9. | Naomi | $ 65,500 | 2 Years |
| 10. | Natalya | $ 74,410 | 3 Years |
| 11. | Paige | $ 65,000 | 2 Years |
| 12. | Summer Rae | $ 65,500 | 2 Years |
Let’s see the short details of some renowned wrestlers of this company are listed below.
The Rock:
- Full Name: Dwayne Douglas Johnson
- Date of Birth: 2 May,1972
- Age: 43
- Citizenship: USA,Canada
- Occupation: Actor, producer, professional wrestler
- Active: Wrestler (1995-2004; 2011-2013), Actor (1999-Present)
John Cena:
- Full Name: John Felix Anthony Cena
- Date of Birth: 23 April 1977
- Age: 38
- Citizenship: USA
- Occupation: Professional wrestler, actor, hip-hop artist
- Active: Wrestler (1999-Present), Actor (2000-Present)
The Undertaker:
- Full Name: Mark William Calaway
- Date of Birth: 24 March, 1965
- Age: 50
- Citizenship: USA
- Occupation: Professional wrestler
- Active: Wrestler (1990-Present)
Triple H:
- Full Name: Paul Michael Levesque
- Date of Birth: 27 July,1969
- Age: 46
- Citizenship: USA
- Occupation: Professional wrestler, Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative for WWE
- Active: Wrestler (1992-Present)
Brock Lesnar:
- Full Name: Brock Edward Lesnar
- Date of Birth: 12 July,1977
- Age: 38
- Citizenship: USA,Canada
- Occupation: Professional wrestler, Mixed martial artist, American football player (NFL)
- Active: Wrestler (2000–2007; 2012–present ), American Football (2004), Mixed martial arts (2006-2011)
Randy Orton:
- Full Name: Randall Keith Orton
- Date of Birth: 1 April, 1980
- Age: 35
- Citizenship: USA
- Occupation: Professional wrestler
- Active: Wrestler (2000-Present)
Sheamus:
- Full Name: Stephen Farrelly
- Date of Birth: 28 January, 1978
- Age: 38
- Citizenship: USA, Canada
- Occupation: Professional Wrestler
- Active: Wrestler (2002 – Present)
Big Show:
- Full Name: Paul Donald Wight Jr.
- Date of Birth: 8 February,1972
- Age: 44
- Citizenship: USA
- Occupation: Professional Wrestler
- Active: Wrestler (1995-Present)
