The over-the-top personalities and absurd showmanship of the WWE makes it an endlessly entertaining sporting league. No matter your opinion on kayfabe and the outcomes of the matches, WWE wrestlers are in top shape and can put on a seriously impressive athletic show. Here are the ten highest-paid WWE wrestlers working right now.
Rhea Ripley
The stunning Rhea Ripley is pretty much everyone’s crush. She’ll be earning a cool $6 million this year for her championship performance and her Judgement Day run. Notably, she’s the only woman in the top 10, showcasing how male-dominated the sport still is.
Jey Uso
Jey Uso is tied with two other wrestlers (Finn Balor and Kevin Owens) on our list at $7 million for his appearances in 2024. He’s a former Bloodline member who is now on a solo tear through the league. He’s a major driver of merch sales lately, too!
Kevin Owens
As mentioned earlier, Owens is tied with Uso and Balor at $7 million for his wrestling appearances in 2024. The former Universal champ is a respected veteran who has a powerful, commanding presence in the ring. He’s been a major component of high-profile storylines, which has helped boost his profile.
Finn Balor
Balor, like Uso and Owens, will take in around $7 million this year. Balor was a champion at both Universal and NXT and is a fan favorite for his charming performances and athleticism. As part of Judgment Day, he’s the world tag team champion.
Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre is tied with CM Punk with his $8 million salary. That’s a huge improvement for McIntyre, who wasn’t even in the top ten last year. His outlandish in-ring persona and Scottish origins make him a captivating figure in the WWE, which has bolstered his profile tremendously.
CM Punk
Even non-wrestling fans know who CM Punk is. He’s returned to the WWE after some time away and drawn plenty of fans back into the fray with him. As a huge superstar performer, he’s set to earn a whopping $8 million this year alone! That has him tied with Drew McIntyre.
Seth Rollins
Rollins made only $3.5 million last year, but this year he’s taking home $9 million. That’s a huge improvement and shows just how quickly his star has risen. He notably lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40, but that hasn’t diminished his star power.
Cody Rhodes
Rhodes left the WWE in 2016 only to return triumphant in 2022. As a student of Randy Orton, it’s fascinating that the American Nightmare and his mentor are both taking home $10 million this year. Rhodes won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40 and is expected to continue to defend the title until WrestleMania 41.
Randy Orton
Randy Orton, known to fans as “the Apex Predator,” is tied with his former protégé Cody Rhodes at $10 million in salary this year. He’s a charismatic and well-liked wrestler, but, interestingly, has no major championships or titles to currently defend.
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Roman Reigns
With a name like “Reigns,” you know he’s gotta be the king. Roman Reigns is taking home an eye-watering $15 million this year, far and away the biggest paycheck of any professional wrestler in the WWE. Notably, he’s now even outperforming his famous cousin Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s WWE pay.
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