5 Top WWE rumors from this week: Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns' earnings revealed, 10 more releases coming soon (November 13th, 2021)

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly rumor roundup, where we take a look at some of the top WWE rumors from this past week.

The pro-wrestling world has still not completely gotten over the multiple releases that the company had recently. Multiple reports related to the cuts have appeared over the last week, including backstage frustration over a released star's attitude issues. WWE also reportedly sent a major message to the entire roster with a top star's release.

We will also take a look at the reported earnings of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar and how many other stars are underpaid. So without any further ado, let's check out the top rumors from this past week. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts and reactions on the same.

---

#5 Many WWE Superstars are underpaid, earnings of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns revealed

On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer reported that almost every wrestler in WWE is underpaid, but Vince McMahon thinks the opposite. He also revealed that only Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar make $5 million per year and a few others make $3 million.

"On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer indicated that every wrestler in WWE is underpaid because only about 8% of WWE's total revenue is paid to the wrestlers. Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are the only wrestlers making five million dollars per year, and a couple others make north of three million dollars per year. Vince McMahon thinks many of the wrestlers are overpaid."

Speaking of Lesnar, he is currently under a storyline suspension after attacking WWE officials on the SmackDown after Crown Jewel 2021. However, The Beast Incarnate looks all set to return to television on the December 10th episode of the Blue brand in Los Angeles.

Staples Center's Twitter account has announced that Brock Lesnar has vowed to buy a ringside ticket to the show. It'll be interesting to see what does he have in his mind.

#4 10 more WWE Superstars could be released soon

The most recent WWE talent cut saw multiple stars, including Nia Jax, Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, and others getting released. However, the company is reportedly not done yet. As reported by Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, there were plans to release 10 more stars in the recent round. While that did not happen now, they could be on their way out soon.

“Of all the people that were cut, there were probably about 10 others that were in strong discussion about being cut. Pretty much everyone that was not being used well was on the bubble and they were considering cutting. I’m gonna guess when I saw the list of the people that were originally looking at being cut but were not, that a lot of those people I can see them being cut. Essentially everyone at NXT that’s a veteran that you don’t see on TV. All of those guys," said Meltzer.

Vince McMahon's promotion has already released a huge part of its roster this year, including several top names like Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, The IIconics, and many others.

#3 Backstage frustration in WWE over Keith Lee's attitude issues

One of the biggest names released by WWE earlier this month was Keith Lee. A former NXT Champion and North American Champion, he was a huge fan-favorite during his time in the company. He was even touted by many as a future world champion on the main roster.

Following Lee's shocking release, Wade Keller of PWTorch reported that there was backstage frustration due to his attitude issues.

"Keith Lee, I have chronicled for months and months and months and months and months, was somebody that even people that were rooting for him behind the scenes, became frustrated with him. He just had, in general, attitude issues. Or, as one wrestler told me tonight, “perceived attitude issues,” edging a little bit, others have said outright... attitude problems. He just was frustrated. I've heard different things about him in terms of his mood being altered way more than it should in the modern era, about being asked to do a job," said Wade Keller.

Keith Lee had recently returned to the main roster with a new character. WWE even changed his ring name to Keith "Bearcat" Lee and then Bearcat Lee. Fans are excited to see where The Limitless One ends up next.

#2 WWE's huge message to the entire roster with Nia Jax's release

Nia Jax was one of the stars considered by many to be a WWE-lifer and safe from all the releases. She was even liked by Vince McMahon, according to reports. Her being let go shocked many.

As reported by Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Radio, Jax's release was a clear message to the roster that nobody is immune to releases.

---

#1 Scrapped WWE SummerSlam 2021 plans for Big E

Big E is undoubtedly in the middle of his best run in the company. However, before he won the WWE title and moved over to RAW, he was part of SmackDown. Many might've forgotten, but a feud was teased between him and the returning Aleister Black before the latter was abruptly released.

During an appearance on the Wrestling Daily podcast, talkSPORT's Alex McCarthy reported that there were plans for a match between the two at SummerSlam 2021.

"TalkSPORT's Alex McCarthy exclusively revealed on Wrestling Daily – part of the WrestleTalk network – that there were plans for Black to face Big E at SummerSlam."

Black has since joined All Elite Wrestling, where he now goes by the ring name Malakai Black. He has picked up a couple of major victories over Cody Rhodes in AEW.