Roman Reigns moves 2 spots up; Brock Lesnar goes off the list- 5 highest-paid WWE Superstars in 2024

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are arguably some of WWE's most notable superstars today, but only one of them is on the list of the highest-paid names in the company today. Interestingly, new names have even joined the list.

Roman Reigns has been considered one of the faces of WWE for a while now, ever since the rise of his Tribal Chief character in 2020, and his popularity only heightened when The Bloodline formed. Even though he lost the Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes earlier this year, he remains one of the company's top stars.

Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar has become a mainstream name for the Stamford-based promotion. His name is well-known even to those outside of professional wrestling, and his performance is still something that many look forward to despite his decade-long career. However, unlike Roman Reigns, he is no longer one of the highest-paid stars, possibly because of his limited appearances.

In this list, we will explore the top five highest-paid WWE Superstars for this year according to Give Me Sport.

#5. Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is a former World Heavyweight Champion [Image Credit: WWE.com]

Drew McIntyre is just one of the couple of stars who joined this year's list of highest-paid stars, and rightfully so. His heel character has captivated many fans, and the feud he had with CM Punk has only further elevated his character, showcasing not only his dominant in-ring skills but his brilliant work on the mic.

As per Give Me Sport, Drew's salary is around $8 million, a major improvement from last year as he wasn't even part of the top 10, taking Randy Orton's place. From the looks of it, a salary raise was part of the new deal he signed with the company earlier this year.

#4. Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins rose from the ranks of this list last year, which is not surprising given the effort and dedication he brought to the company. As the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, he continuously defended the title and would even wrestle despite being bothered by injuries. Despite this, he continuously delivered high-profile matches and feuds.

Seth reportedly earns $9 million, an increase from the $3.5 million salary from last year. In 2023, the fourth person on this list was Logan Paul, while Seth was sixth. Like Drew, The Visionary also signed a new deal with the company.

#3. Randy Orton

Randy Orton returned to WWE at the 2023 WarGames after 18 months of absence [Image Credit: WWE.com]

As one of the longest-performing superstars in the Stamford-based promotion, seeing Randy in this list in the top three is a no-brainer. The Viper remains to be on top of the division and a major threat at that. He even got fans clamoring for another championship run, showing that he is still that entertaining and interesting to watch despite being years in the business.

Randy Orton's 2024 salary is reportedly $10 million, an increase from last year's $4.5 million. While he was in the top five in 2023, the new salary saw him be placed in the top three, replacing last year's third spot holder, Roman Reigns.

#2. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes finished his story at WrestleMania 40 [Image Credit: WWE.com]

As the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes tackles many activities outside the wrestling ring as well. Despite his busy schedule, it doesn't hinder his ability to defend the title regularly and engage in different feuds.

Like McIntyre, Cody is a new addition to this list, with his salary tying him with Orton at $10 million and replacing John Cena at number two. This was definitely an upgrade, as last year he wasn't even a part of the top ten list.

#1. Roman Reigns dethroned Brock Lesnar as the highest-paid superstar

Roman Reigns has arguably transcended WWE, much like the superstar he dethroned Brock Lesnar. The Original Tribal Chief may have gotten fans divided for his character and 1000+ day reign as champion, but he is certainly a must-watch star.

In 2024, Roman Reigns reportedly earned $15 million, while last year he earned only $5 million, moving him two spots up as he was previously placed in the third spot. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar earned $12 million last year, which placed him first on the list, but is now no longer part of this year's lineup.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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Edited by Sanchari Bhattacharya