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The WWE female division has evolved tremendously over the years. Female superstars have gone from being called Divas to becoming an integral part of WWE shows.
Rubbing shoulders with the men's division in charisma, in-ring skills, and mic talent, women in WWE have become role models for youngsters.
But how much does this popularity translate into salary?
SportsGrail recently released a list of the 10 highest-paid women in WWE and their salaries. Let’s take a look at it. (These figures don’t account for royalties the superstars get from the sale of their merchandise.)
#10. Sasha Banks (Paid $250,000 by WWE)
It comes as no surprise that The Boss is currently one of WWE's highest paid female superstars.
Sasha Banks wrestled on the independent circuit for two years before signing with WWE in 2012. After working on the NXT brand for three years, she moved to the main roster in 2015, where she has been a part of history in many instances.
In 2015, Banks and Bayley were the first women ever to headline an NXT TakeOver, and to compete in an iron women match. In 2016, she and Charlotte Flair became the first women to headline a WWE pay-per-view, and the first women to compete in a Hell in a Cell match. In 2021, she and Bianca Belair became the first Black women to jointly headline a WrestleMania.
Sasha Banks has also held the Women’s Championship six times and is a Women’s Grand Slam Champion. She’s incredibly popular with the WWE Universe, which explains why the company sees her as an asset.
#9. Carmella (Paid $260,000 by WWE)
‘The Most Beautiful Woman in all of WWE’ certainly knows her worth, and it seems the company knows it too.
After signing with NXT in 2013, Carmella moved to the main roster in 2016. Since then, she has won the first women’s Money in the Bank ladder match and was the first woman to successfully cash in her opportunity to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship. In 2019, she won both the WWE 24/7 Championship and the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal.
‘Mella turned heel almost as soon as she debuted on SmackDown, and has played the role exceptionally ever since. Her cunning, unapologetic character that shows up in the most unexpected places to cash in on any opportunity keeps fans guessing.
#8. Nia Jax (Paid $280,000 by WWE)
One of the most powerful women in all of WWE has grabbed the spotlight on her own despite being The Rock’s cousin. This makes Nia Jax’s rise even more admirable.
She debuted on NXT in 2015 under the name Zada, but her name was soon changed to Nia Jax. Within a year, she was drafted to WWE RAW. Jax has won the RAW Women’s Championship once and the Women’s Tag Team Championship twice with Shayna Baszler.
With her strength that “can hurt people whether she knows it or not,” The Irresistible Force is truly an imposing personality. It was only a matter of time before her tag team run ended and she was thrust back into singles action.
Nia Jax was last seen on RAW when she was attacked by Baszler after they lost the tag team titles. She has been ruled out indefinitely after sustaining injuries. Hopefully, she’ll return as a face and rekindle her rivalry with Baszler soon.
#7. Natalya (Paid $300,000 by WWE)
The first ever third-generation female superstar is currently the only member of the legendary Hart Foundation in WWE.
Natalya is the first woman to hold both the Divas Championship and the SmackDown Women’s Championship after winning the latter by defeating Naomi on SummerSlam in 2010. She and Lacey Evans also created history by competing in the first women’s match in Saudi Arabia.
Natalya and her partner Tamina held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship for a record 129 days before dropping it to Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley. A few episodes later, Natalya lost in the first round of the Queen’s Crown tournament to Doudrop.
#6. Bayley (Paid $350,000 by WWE)
She may currently be out of action, but The Role Model is one of the most charismatic superstars in WWE.
Bayley debuted on NXT in 2013 before moving to the main roster in 2016. She started off as an affable face, but truly came into her own when she turned heel in 2019. It was shocking - remember how many young girls cried when she burst her Bayley Buddies? - but it led to the evolution of an amazing character.
The Role Model was the first women’s Grand Slam winner in WWE. She was the first woman to defend a title in Saudi Arabia, and holds the record for longest-reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion.
Bayley was one of the few superstars to carry WWE through the Thunderdome Era. She’s currently recovering from an ACL injury and hopefully will return to in-ring action soon.
#5. Asuka (Paid $350,000 by WWE)
The Empress of Tomorrow became the first Japanese female wrestler to sign with WWE in over 20 years.
Asuka holds the record for the longest women’s title reign in NXT (510 days). She made quite a name for herself in the developmental brand before moving to the main roster in 2017. She has won the RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championship, Women's Tag Team Championship twice, and is a women’s Grand Slam Champion.
Asuka built plenty of momentum during her undefeated streak of 914 days before Charlotte Flair broke it in 2018.
The Empress of Tomorrow competed in the most number of WWE matches in 2020, and was named one of the top five of the greatest female superstars of all time by the company in 2021. She has been missing in action since June 2021, but we hope that changes soon.
#4. Alexa Bliss (Paid $350,000 by WWE)
It’s no surprise to see Bliss rank so high on this list. Her popularity with WWE fans makes her an important member on the roster.
Despite having zero wrestling experience, Alexa was signed by WWE in 2013. She made her televised in-ring debut on NXT in 2014 before moving to the main roster in 2016. She became the first woman to win both the RAW and SmackDown Women’s titles, to win a women’s Elimination Chamber match, and to win the Women’s Tag Team Championship twice.
Alexa Bliss has sported ring gear inspired by various pop culture icons like Iron Man, The Riddler, and others. But the gimmick that truly led to her entry into the main-event scene was inspired by the comic-book character Harley Quinn.
The Five Feet of Fury is currently recovering from a sinus operation. it’s unclear when she’ll return to WWE, but rest assured, it will be with a gimmick that makes everyone sit up and notice.
#3. Charlotte Flair (Paid $1.1 million by WWE)
Arguably the most controversial figure on this list, The Queen is also one of the biggest stars in the business today.
The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair debuted at NXT in 2013 and immediately impressed everyone. It wasn’t long before she got promoted to the main roster (2015), and has had a non-stop momentous run since.
Charlotte is recognized by WWE as a 13-time women’s World Champion and looks all set to break her father’s record of 16 world titles. She was also one of the three women to headline WrestleMania for the first time in 2019.
Charlotte has received heat for her attitude at work lately. But none of that takes away the fact that she’s a remarkable performer in the ring and with the mic, and exudes charisma almost effortlessly in her character.
#2. Ronda Rousey (Paid $2.1 million by WWE)
The UFC Hall of Fame inductee signed with WWE in 2017 and made her debut at WrestleMania 34. She’s an accomplished athlete, winning a medal at the Olympics, and being the only woman to win a UFC and a WWE title.
Ronda Rousey is no longer signed with WWE. She was last seen losing her title to Becky Lynch at the WrestleMania 35 main-event, and nothing is known about when (or if) she’ll return. She currently enjoys live-streaming her gaming ventures.
However, there’s no denying Rousey is one of the toughest women to have set foot in a WWE ring.
#1. Becky Lynch (Paid $3.1 million by WWE)
The Man isn't just the highest paid female superstar, she’s one of the highest paid superstars in WWE. She gets paid more than Seth Rollins, who is among the highest paid male superstars in the company.
Big Time Becks signed with WWE in 2013 and competed on NXT before getting promoted to the main roster in 2015.
Her real ascent began right before Survivor Series 2018, when an accidental punch from Nia Jax broke her nose. Although she was ruled out of the pay-per-view, the picture of her walking through the crowd with blood pouring down her nose as if nothing happened won her plenty of fans, who have been loyal since.
Becky Lynch seems to have upped the ante after returning to WWE after her maternity leave. Given what The Man is capable of, she will elevate the entire division by pushing it to keep up with her.
