John Cena and 4 richest WWE stars in 2021

John Cena and WWE CBO Stephanie McMahon

Several WWE Superstars have millions of dollars, but who is the richest in 2021?

Many WWE Superstars have multi-million dollar contracts. Brock Lesnar, for example, earns 12 million dollars annually and is the highest-paid current WWE Superstar. Meanwhile, some wrestlers have other sources of income, too.

A few WWE Superstars have made it big in Hollywood in the past few years. Besides what they earned from WWE throughout their career, they have made millions of dollars from the movie industry. Some of these wrestlers have also invested in projects outside the wrestling business.

Here are the five richest WWE Superstars in 2021.

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#5. WWE legend John Cena

John Cena officially signed with WWE in 2001 and made his debut a year later. In the following years, The Leader of the Cenation became the face of WWE. Although he had to wait two years to capture his first title, the United States Championship, Cena later won most major titles in WWE. He is currently a 16-time World Champion.

In the past few years, Cena has become a bonafide movie star. The transition also meant that he became a part-time WWE Superstar and a full-time Hollywood actor. The 44-year-old has starred in a few famous movies, including F9: The Fast Saga alongside Vin Diesel and The Suicide Squad alongside Margot Robbie and Idris Elba.

Although he is now a part-timer, the 16-time World Champion is the second-highest-paid WWE Superstar after Brock Lesnar with an annual salary of eight and a half million dollars.

Cena's salary in Hollywood has also increased drastically in the past decade. According to some sources, his salary for The Marine was only 280 thousand dollars. However, he earned two and a half million dollars for starring in the 2015 movie Trainwreck alongside Amy Schumer.

Cena has several other sources of income. The 16-time World Champion has released a series of children’s books and has become a best-selling author. He also has several big-money deals with brands like Subway and Gillette. In addition to all this, Cena also invests in property.

Today, Cena is the fifth richest WWE Superstar. As of 2021, his net worth stands at 60 million dollars.

#4. WWE EVP Triple H

Triple H has been in WWE for nearly 26 years. He joined the company in 1995 and made his debut in April that same year. In the years that followed, The King of Kings became one of the most accomplished WWE Superstars in history. He is now a Grand Slam and Triple Crown Champion. In 2019, The Game entered the WWE Hall of Fame as part of D-Generation X.

Triple H has become a part-time competitor recently, focusing more on his other roles in WWE. The 52-year-old is the Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development of WWE and the executive producer of NXT.

Like John Cena, Triple H has tried his luck in acting. He starred in two movies in 2011, The Chaperone and Inside Out. Nonetheless, the 14-time World Champion did not have much success.

In addition to being a successful wrestler and the EVP of WWE, Triple H has become a member of the McMahon family after marrying Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, in 2003. Several wrestlers even believe The Game could succeed his father-in-law in WWE.

Triple H's net worth currently stands at 150 million dollars, making him the fourth richest WWE Superstar in 2021.

#3. WWE CBO Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon started working in WWE whilst she was still a teenager. The Billion Dollar Princess kicked off her career in her father's company as a model before taking on several other jobs, including becoming a receptionist and producer.

McMahon also became an on-screen talent in 1999. Between 1999 and 2003, she feuded with several superstars, including Trish Stratus, Triple H, and even her father, Vince McMahon. In March 2000, The Queen of Queens won her only title after defeating Jacqueline for the women's championship on SmackDown.

Since October 2003, McMahon has only competed in three matches. Her latest came three years ago when she teamed up with her husband to face Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 34 in a losing effort.

In recent years, McMahon has focused more on her corporate duties. She has held several roles within the company, such as Director of Creative Writing, Senior Vice President of Creative Writing and Executive Vice President of Creative. She became Chief Brand Officer of WWE in 2013.

The 45-year-old currently holds a dual contract with WWE as an on-screen performer and Chief Brand Officer. She earns an annual salary of 2.2 million dollars for her corporate position. The Billion Dollar Princess also owns over 77 million dollars in WWE stock.

Stephanie McMahon's net worth currently stands at 150 million dollars. She is the third-richest WWE Superstar in 2021.

#2. WWE legend The Rock

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is arguably the greatest WWE Superstar in history. He has also become a mega-star in Hollywood.

The Brahma Bull joined WWE in 1996 and spent eight years as a regular competitor. During those years, he became a Triple Crown Champion, winning seven WWE Titles in the process.

Nevertheless, he left Vince McMahon's company in 2004 to become a full-time actor. He has starred in many famous movies, including the Fast & Furious series. The former WWE Champion is now one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world.

The 10-time world champion has also made few investments outside the pro wrestling and film industries. His net worth currently stands at 400 million dollars, making him the second-richest WWE Superstar in 2021.

The Rock has made a few sporadic WWE appearances in the past few years. He has also competed in a few matches, most recently against Eric Rowan at WrestleMania 32 in 2016. However, The Great One has not ruled out a possible return to Vince McMahon's company in the future.

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#1. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon

In the late 1960s, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon graduated from East Carolina University with a business degree. He then worked as a ring announcer and color commentator in his father's pro wrestling promotion World Wide Wrestling Federation.

In 1979, McMahon founded his own company, Titan Sports. Three years later, he bought his father's company Capitol Wrestling Corporation and merged it with his own to become the Chairman of WWE. He has been running the company for nearly four decades now.

WWE has expanded drastically under McMahon's leadership. It is now the world's biggest pro-wrestling promotion. In addition to his corporate position, McMahon also became an on-screen talent. Over the years, he feuded with many wrestling legends, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and The Rock.

In addition to his investments in pro wrestling, McMahon has invested in other fields. Four years ago, he established and personally funded a separate entity from WWE, Alpha Entertainment. The Chairman's new company is a private enterprise exploring new ventures in the sports and entertainment arenas.

Vince McMahon came in at number 1517 on Forbes' Billionaires list: The Richest in 2021 with a net worth of 2.1 billion dollars. Nevertheless, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list, McMahon's net worth recently decreased to 1.9 billion dollars. This still makes him the richest WWE Superstar today.