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Forbes just released their Highest-Paid Actors 2019 list and The Rock topped the list at US$89.4 million. The list covers the earnings from June 1, 2018, to June 1, 2019. It's amazing how The Rock has come from humble beginnings to being the biggest movie star in the world today.
When The Rock started wrestling, he had a guarantee of US$40 per match. He was wrestling in "used car dealerships", and people were able to buy cars and watch wrestling at the same time. It's probably what motivates Dwayne Johnson every day and that's what led him to achieve success worldwide.
When The Rock came to WWE, he went on to become the biggest name in the business. He became a pop-culture icon and used WWE as a platform to enter Hollywood. It's not hard to see why he's the most successful WWE Superstar of all time, surpassing Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and others who tried their hand in movies.
What do The Rock's earnings account for?
The Rock commanded a salary of US$23.5 million for his upcoming movie, Jumanji: The Next Level. He has negotiated a 15 percent cut from high-grossing franchise movies, and also enjoys a salary of US$700,000 per episode of Ballers. Also, he collects royalties for his clothing line and gear with Under Armour.
Who else is on the Highest-Paid Actors 2019 list?
The list is interesting, considering those on it. 5 of the other actors are stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while others include the likes of Akshay Kumar (Bollywood star), Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, and Will Smith. Here's the list of names (in order) with their respective earnings as seen on Forbes.
10. Will Smith - $35 million
09. Paul Rudd - $41 million
08. Chris Evans - $43.5 million
06. Adam Sandler (tie) - $57 million
06. Bradly Cooper (tie) - $57 million
05. Jackie Chan - $58 million
04. Akshay Kumar - $65 million
03. Robert Downey Jr. - $66 million
02. Chris Hemsworth - $76.4 million
01. Dwayne Johnson - $89.4 million
What's next for The Rock?
The sky is the limit for The Great One. While he has seemingly retired from professional wrestling, there is no telling if it will stay that way. Will The Rock ever return to WWE? Only time will tell.
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