The Highest-Paid WWE Stars Ever

From the wrestlers who are currently battling in the ring to the larger-than-life names who have been part of the wonderful world of pro wreslting, plenty of high-paid performers have stepped into the squared circle. Let’s take a look at the twenty highest paid WWE wrestlers and what they’re making in the league this year (or how much they’re worth in total).

The Miz

If you’re asking “wait, The Miz? Really?” then you’re not alone. But, believe it or not, the two-time Grand Slam Champion is a powerful legacy wrestler with the accolades under his belt to make his $2.5 million annual salary make some sense.

AJ Styles

The accomplished and beloved veteran WWE AJ Styles is one of the company’s top earners. He’s earning $3 million this year with the WWE, owing to his long tenure with the company and his uncanny ability to draw crowds and get them excited about his matches.

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.

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.

Brock Lesnar

While he hasn’t wrestled with the WWE in 2024, Brock Lesnar is still the highest-paid wrestler who has a contract with the promotion. He’s been a constant headliner and a huge draw for crowds, so it’s no surprise he’s so highly paid. He makes around $5 million per year.

Eric Bischoff

WCW promotor and former WCW Senior Vice President Eric Bischoff isn’t quite as well-known for his work in the ring as is he is for his role in leadership. He played a major role in promoting the Hollywood Hogan storyline, and he’s largely remembered for his role in shaping the late-90s Monday Night Wars. He’s worth around $12.5 million.

Jeff Jarrett

While Vince McMahon famously hates “the Chosen One,” Jarrett is still a huge name in the world of professional wrestling. He’s retired from the ring, he’s currently the Director of Business Development for AEW. He’s worth $15 million as of 2024.

Dave Bautista

The acclaimed and fan-favorite wrestler Dave Bautista is well known for his role as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe these days. His time in the ring is pretty much over now, but he’s still got a net worth of around $16 million—largely owing to his royalties from Marvel.

Big Show

Big Show, AKA Paul Wight, is also worth around $16 million as of 2024. Like Jeff Jarrett, he’s signed to AEW—though in Big Show’s case, he’s still currently working as a wrestler. Big Show was a huge draw for WCW back in the 90s and in the WWE until 2021.

The Undertaker

Mark Calaway, or The Undertaker as most folks know him, is one of the best pro wrestlers in the world. He’s also well compensated for his talents, with a current estimated net worth of around $17 million. Since scoring his 25^th WrestleMania win in 2020, he’s been retired. He’s still one of the wealthiest people in the world of pro wrestling.

Shawn Michaels

While the Heartbreak Kid’s days in the ring are behind him, he’s still signed to the WWE as the Senior VP of Talent Development Creative. He’s in charge of the NXT imprint, and he’s compensated handsomely for his services. He’s worth around $17 million as of 2024.

Chris Jericho

Iconic wrestler Chris Jericho is currently signed to AEW, and he’s also recognizable for his current role as the narrator of Dark Side of the Ring. Between his wrestling appearances and his various forays into TV, he’s now worth around $18 million.

Mick Foley

Cactus Jack is signed to the WWE as a “company ambassador”, and he’s still a legend in both mainstream and hardcore wrestling circles. He spends a lot of his time these days involved with charitable organizations, and he’s well-known for visiting children’s hospitals and wounded veterans. He’s also got a net worth of around $18 million.

Stacy Keibler

Retired wrestler Stacy Keibler is remembered for her outlandish storylines with WCW and the WWE. Wrestling under the name “Miss Hancock” for the WCW, she played a prominent role in the Invasion storyline in the early 00s. These days, she’s occasionally spotted in some brief drop-in appearances and works as an actress. She’s worth around $25 million as of 2024.

Kurt Angle

Olympic gold medalist and former pro wrestler Kurt Angle has a net worth of $25 million and is considered one of the best to ever compete in the sport. He’s unique among pro wrestlers because he has a background in legitimate catch wrestling and has the skills to back up his stage persona.

Hulk Hogan

Everyone knows the Hulkster. While he’s been at the center of some significant controversies in the last few years, he’s still a well-known wrestling icon and he’s worth $25 million. He’d likely be worth even more were it not for those aforementioned controversies keeping him from having lucrative sponsorship deals.

Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin has a net worth of $30 million and that’s the bottom line. He’s not quite as prolific as some of his fellow late-90s WWF stars, like the Rock and John Cena. Still, his huge role in the WWE saw to it that he’ll never have to work another day in his life if he doesn’t want to.

John Cena

While he’s no longer active talent with the WWE, John Cena is still raking in around $100 million from the WWE annually owing to his various merch sales, guest appearances, and his role as a brand ambassador. That’s not even counting all the money he makes for his roles in Hollywood. He’s worth around $80 million in total.

Triple H

While he’s remembered for his in-ring persona as Tiple H, Paul Levesque is now the chief content officer of the WWE. As such, he’s basically a C-suite executive worth some $250 million, all in. Oh, and he’s married to Stephanie McMahon.

Stephanie McMahon

The daughter of Vince McMahon, Stephanie is married to Paul Levesque and has worked in various leadership roles in the WWE. Along with her husband, she’s also worth around $250 million. She resigned from her role with the WWE after her father returned to the company and has kept a low profile ever since.

The Rock

Dwayne Johnson is the single wealthiest wrestler alive right now, unless you consider Vince McMahon a wrestler. The Rock’s $800 million net worth has a lot more to do with his status as one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood than it does his WWE money, but he got famous from appearing in the ring first and foremost, so he still belongs on this list.

Vince McMahon

There’s pretty much no one else in the wrestling world who can touch WWE owner Vince McMahon’s absurd $3.2 billion net worth. The often-vilified and much-hated promoter is a lot of things, and one of them is “absolutely loaded.” Say what you will about the man, he’s a savvy businessman who made the WWE into the wrestling promotion.