The 5 wealthiest WWE women of all time

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Across the many decades of WWE, we have seen countless women in a variety of roles, starting with managers like Miss Elizabeth in the Hulkamania era, to authority figures such as Vickie Guerrero in the early 2000s, to bonafide main eventers like Charlotte Flair in the modern-day.

For some of these women, they have been able to make some serious dough as part of the company, increasing their net worth far into the millions.

This money has, of course, come at a cost, as these women sacrificed their health, comfortable lives and so much more in the pursuit of wrestling.

Here are the five wealthiest women in wrestling history, according to a report from MoneyInc.com.

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#5 Bull Nakano (Estimated Net Worth: $12,000,000)

Nakano in the WWF in 1994.

Bull Nakano was a woman without compare in the WWF. Originally joining the company in 1986, she would leave not long after to build her reputation outside of the company.

When she returned in 1994, Nakano helped bring Japanese wrestling to the promotion, using hard strikes and moves never seen before in women's wrestling in the WWF.

Quickly ushered into a feud with Alundra Blayze, the two had a historic match at Summerslam 1994, and Nakano would even capture the WWF Women's Championship on one occasion.

Now out of the wrestling world, Nakano works as a professional golfer, where fortunately for her opponents, the only thing she's striking is golf balls.

With her unique look and dominating offence, Nakano continues to be an icon of Women's wrestling.

#4 Torrie Wilson (Estimated Net Worth: $18,000,000)

Wilson heads to the ring on Monday Night RAW

As a member of WCW/ECW Alliance, Torrie Wilson found herself adored by the WWF crowd, so it wasn't long before she defected to the WWF with her on-screen boyfriend at the time Tajiri.

When the Invasion ended, Wilson found herself on SmackDown, occasionally wrestling, though more often was in a managerial role.

In one of her few feuds, she faced off against Dawn Marie, with Marie even marrying Wilson's father Al, to stick it to her opponent.

Upon leaving wrestling, Wilson would form a relationship with New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, though the pair split in 2015.

Clearly, though, it's not easy to shake the wrestling itch, as Wilson returned at this year's women's Royal Rumble in January, and appeared in a battle royal at the company's first ever all-female pay per view, Evolution.

#3 Stephanie McMahon (Estimated Net Worth: $25,000,000)

McMahon as RAW Commissioner.

As the daughter of Vince McMahon, and husband of Triple H, it's no surprise that Stephanie McMahon is loaded.

Nicknamed the Billion Dollar Princess, McMahon earns her money through her continued work with the WWE, as well as other outside ventures, including media appearances and guest-speaker roles.

Appearing in 1999 as the ultimate sweetheart, it wasn't long until Stephanie would show her evil side, aligning with the Game at the Armageddon pay per view.

From there, the McMahon-Helmsley faction reigned over the entire WWF, with McMahon even capturing the WWF Women's Championship, albeit with help.

Later in her career, McMahon would become the GM of SmackDown, and despite original hostility by the crowd, proved to be one of the most beloved authority figures on team Blue.

Now though, she works as RAW Commissioner and isn't afraid to play favorites.

#2 Wendi Richter (Estimated Net Worth: $39,000,000)

Wendi Richter.

In the 1980s, there were very few stars, male or female, who could compete with the popularity of Wendi Richter.

In July 1984, Richter did the unthinkable, when she entered the 30+ year reign of the Fabulous Moolah, to capture the company's Women's Championship.

A two-time champion, things sadly took a turn for the worse in the original screwjob many years before Montreal.

Facing a new opponent called 'the Spider Lady', Richter was booked to win the match, but a quick roll-up by the Spider and fast count by the ref cost her the title, with Moolah being revealed as the masked opponent.

Seeing this as a huge betrayal, Richter instantly left the company, vowing never to wrestle for WWE again, a promise she kept.

In 2010 though, Richter did make a return, being rightly inducted into the Hall of Fame.

#1 Debra Marshall (Estimated Net Worth: $45,400,000)

Debra with her foul-tasting 'Debra Cookies'.

The wealthiest woman on this list, Debra Marshall made a brief splash in WCW, before becoming a much bigger star in the WWF during the Attitude Era.

Appearing as the manager of Double-J Jeff Jarrett, the two worked well together, as the fans wondered whether they were more than just a manager and a client.

When Jarrett left for WCW following No Mercy 1999, Debra didn't join him, instead taking a hiatus, before returning a while later, appearing alongside real-life husband, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.

Working with Austin in 2001, Debra joined the Alliance alongside her husband following the InVasion pay per view and is still remembered by fans as being one of the all-time greatest managers of all time.

The PWI Woman of the year for 1999, and a former Women's Champion, Debra Marshall clearly paid her dues.