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The world of sports entertainment is extremely lucrative in today’s world. Even though it did not begin with a lot of money, the WWE today is spending billions of dollars annually to make the company the biggest and the best in the business.
As a result of that, a lot of people who were stuck in menial jobs have managed to become world-renowned superstars who have millions of dollars in their bank accounts. After tasting success in the wrestling business, some have even moved on to other careers and managed to find a lot of success in those businesses too.
With that said, a lot of superstars have managed to amass enough money to live a comfortable life after sacrificing a lot inside and outside the ring. The WWE has awarded such superstars generously which is the reason why every wrestler tries to jump up the ladder and move on from their current promotion to the WWE.
Let’s take a look at the wrestlers who have managed to make the largest fortune from their in-ring and out of the ring activities.
#10 The Undertaker – $17 Million
Mark William Calaway will always be known as The Undertaker. Being the longest tenured wrestler in the WWE today, The Undertaker has dedicated his entire life to making it big and becoming the company’s most famous wrestler.
His periodic appearances at Wrestlemania to defend his already damaged Streak, along with one-off appearances on Raw, SmackDown, and major pay-per-views outside the US to sell the show, are reasons enough to make him a part of the list.
He has several specialty matches such as the Buried Alive matches, Casket Matches and Last Ride match to his name, and thus he has a net worth of $17 million.
#9 Shawn Michaels – $17 Million
Joining The Undertaker on the list is another top superstar who is behind the success of the business and the sport itself. The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels has seen unparalleled success in his time with the WWE, remaining with the company for decades.
The four-time world champion and consecutive Royal Rumble winner of 1995 and 1996 is undoubtedly the most gifted wrestlers of all time. He was the company’s first ever Grand Slam Champion. This has ensured that he has at least $17 Million in assets to his name, making him the ninth richest wrestler today.
#8 Chris Jericho – $18 Million
He wasn’t the tallest superstar in the WWE, nor the strongest, or the most muscular. However, he’s one of the most talented and skilled in-ring competitors in the world. Not just that, he is also one of the only men in the business who is multi-talented and has made a name for himself outside the ring through his music.
Chris Jericho is worth $18 million today, and the figures will surely increase with time. He’s still competing inside the ring and rocking heads outside of it. Along with that, Jericho has also written two New York Times bestsellers and appeared on the television show Dancing with the Stars which has significantly boosted his net worth.
#7 Big Show – $20 Million
Paul Wright signed his first WWE contract back in 1999 and has been with the lucrative company ever since. The Big Show is the gentle giant of the business who is one of the largest athletes in the world. He has had iconic moments in the business with the likes of Shaquille O’Neil and Floyd Mayweather.
Even though Big Show’s age and injuries have caused him to think about retirement, he has still bagged a good amount of money to live a peaceful life ahead. At $20 Million, he is the seventh man on the list. The seven-time world champion has also starred in a few movies, especially his own feature movie called Knucklehead.
#6 Kurt Angle – $25 Million
Kurt Angle is the only Olympic Gold Medalist on the list. Having won the gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Angle made the right decision to switch to professional wrestling. The great push he received from the WWE resulted in him winning the Intercontinental Championship, the European Championship, King of the Ring and the WWE title belt all within his first year in the business.
Angle also got roles in different movies, such as Warrior, which helped him increase his net worth. Today, Kurt Angle serves as the General Manager of Monday Night Raw and still makes periodic in-ring appearances taking on his old nemesis. He’s worth $25 Million and is sure to retire with a lot more than just a gold medal.
Special Mention: The Bella Twins – $12 Million
A special mention in a list dominated by men, The Bella Twins combined are the richest female superstars in the WWE today. With $6 million each in their bank account, the beautiful duo is worth a total of $12 million today.
A significant chunk of their wealth has come from modeling, acting in movies, and sponsorships. Along with that, their show Total Bellas and their appearances in other shows have boosted their earnings. Couple that with a very good WWE contract, and we have the divas with the highest net worth in the WWE today.
#5 Triple H – $25 Million
Triple H is the son-in-law of Vince McMahon and running the NXT division as nobody else can. He’s led the yellow brand to new heights and is definitely the heir to the throne of WWE. Triple H has been wrestling and playing different roles in the company for almost two-decades now which has helped him grow in his career.
Being one of the top stars of his time, Triple H has headlined many pay-per-views and also the grandest stage of them all WrestleMania a few times. Apart from that, he’s been a part of a few movies too though they haven’t really shown his talent. Today, he’s number 5 on the list with $25 million in his pockets and is sure to climb the ladder to the top three pot soon.
#4 Hulk Hogan – $25 Million
An iconic name in the world of wrestling. “The Real American” is a name known to even non-wrestling fans, and his persona has been copied by many wrestlers and fans alike. Today, he’s worth over $25 million even though he fought in an era when huge money wasn’t associated with wrestling.
The main reason for his wealth is not only wrestling, but acting, sponsorships, advertisements, and a few business ventures. Even though his divorce cost him half of his money, he still has enough in his bank account to live a comfortable life.
Special Mention: Shane McMahon – $35 Million
Most will consider him a wrestler, while die-hard fans won’t. Shane has had many different roles and gimmicks in the company being the son of the Chairman. He’s fought in some crucial matches and put his body on the line each time. Other than that, he has been in various managerial roles for the company.
All this has allowed Shane McMahon to amass $35 million without any need for inheritance. Being a wrestler, a promoter, and also having a few business ventures, has allowed him to secure his future without much financial help from his billionaire father.
#3 “Stone Cold” Steve Austin – $45 Million
He may be known as Stone Cold, but his bank account is still red hot! Retiring from wrestling after a neck injury and due to his ailing knees, Steve Austin has still managed to make a fortune and is No.3 on the list with $45 million.
Steve Austin made it big in the WWE and is still regarded as one of the finest performers the company has ever seen. His attitude and persona led the company forward in the 1990s. Apart from wrestling, Austin has made a fortune from a number of small appearances he makes in WWE, from movies he has starred in such as The Expendables and The Longest Yard, and his own Podcast.
#2 John Cena – $55 Million
There is no doubt that WWE has never seen a bigger star than John Cena. Everything he has touched has turned to gold, and that has allowed him to lift the company’s gold a record 25 times! That has made him main event hundreds of events and earn a truckload of money from the company.
Outside the ring, Cena has made his name in a number of other entertainment fields. He’s starred in a number of movies and continues to do so today, released some music, been the face of many brands, and has signed numerous sponsorship contracts. This has allowed him to become the second richest wrestler today with $55 million and is the only real contender to threaten the No.1 person on the list.
#1 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – $220 Million
Not just a superstar, but a super-duper-megastar. The Rock is still one of the biggest names in the wrestling business. However, he has managed to become the biggest name in a number of other fields too. That has allowed him to become the richest man to ever take to the squared-circle (apart from Mr. Vince McMahon of course), and have assets worth over $220 million.
Johnson has a number of sources of income, the most major one being Hollywood. Johnson earned $124 million from June 2017 to June 2018, just by acting which makes his earnings from the WWE a small percentage of his total net worth.
There’s very little hope for any other person on the list to match up to The Rock’s earning.
