Top 25 richest WWE Superstars of all time

WWE is the largest wrestling promotion in the world and a global phenomenon. WWE generates a sizable amount of money each year from a variety of sources. Similarly, WWE superstars are some of the richest celebrities in the entertainment industry.

The promotion’s revenue primarily comes through the sale of live event tickets and merchandise for WWE Superstars. Another way through which revenue is generated is that they produce high-quality content for streaming services and broadcast rights.

The WWE Superstars are on par with celebrities in their lives. With the WWE being the biggest pro wrestling company, its wrestlers earn handsomely, with a lot of WWE superstars earning at least $250,000 per year.

Many WWE superstars have moved on from being WWE superstars to becoming actors. Superstars such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dave Bautista are some of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Today we take a look at the 25 richest WWE superstars of all time.

25. Kane

Kane is one of the most intimidating WWE Superstars in history. He has been one of the most popular superstars of all time and is a multi-time World Champion.

The Big Red Monster has been the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, since 2018. The former WWE Champion’s net worth is $9 million.

24. David Otunga

David Otunga is best known for his time in the WWE from 2010 to 2018. Throughout Otunga’s wrestling career, he mostly worked as a heel in the WWE. After retiring from in-ring competition, the former Nexus member shifted duties to commentary and analysis.

Besides being a wrestler, Otunga is an actor and a lawyer. His net worth stands at $10 million.

23. Rey Mysterio

The Master of 619 has proved that the size doesn’t matter. Being one of the shortest superstars in the history of WWE, Rey Mysterio has been an inspiration to many.

He has amassed a large fanbase, with replicas of his mask always among the highest merchandise sellers in WWE. The former WWE Champion is estimated to have around $10 million.

22. CM Punk

CM Punk is one of the greatest performers to step foot inside a WWE ring. The self-proclaimed Best in the World is a major attraction in wrestling, having amasses a large fanbase during his career.

Punk returned to WWE in late 2023. He is said to have a net worth of around $12 million.

21. Seth Rollins

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has established himself as one of the most prominent WWE superstars of the current generation. The Visionary is a great in-ring performer, and his merchandise does bring in good revenue for the WWE.

Rollins has a net worth of about $12 million. The former Shield member extended his contract in 2024, which supposedly ranks him among the highest earners in the company.

20. Mick Foley

Mick Foley is one of the finest WWE Superstars of all time, with his matches being a constant feature on the list of greatest matches in WWE history. Besides wrestling, Foley has appeared in some movies and TV series, mostly as himself.

He is also known for his generosity and extensive charity work. Foley has a net worth of $14 million.

19. The Miz

The Miz is one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the current generation and has been a vital part of the company since his debut. He puts forth a lot of effort for the business and is constantly available when needed. The Former WWE Champion has also acted in many movies and appeared in reality TV shows.

He and his family currently appear in the reality series Miz and Mrs., which follows their lives. The Miz’s net worth stands at $14 million.

18. Adam “Edge” Copeland

Adam Copeland, fka Edge, is one of the greatest wrestlers ever to have set foot in the squared circle. The Rated-R Superstar was one of the biggest superstars at the end of the Ruthless Aggression Era and during the initial years of the PG Era.

After his WWE contract expired in September 2023, Copeland joined rival company, AEW. A multiple-time World Champion with some cool merchandise to his name, Edge has a net worth of $14 million.

17. Jeff Jarrett

Jeff Jarrett has had a great career in the wrestling industry. Aside from being a WWE Superstar, Jarrett is best known as the founder of TNA, which was once a rival to WWE and the second largest wrestling promotion in the United States after WWE.

JJ later was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2018. Jarret’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million.

16. Randy Orton

One of the greatest superstars to step into the squared circle, Randy Orton has had a trailblazing wrestling career.

The Viper is known for his unique wrestling style and has accomplished everything possible. His net worth is estimated to be around $15 million.

15. The Big Show

The Big Show has headlined multiple PPV events during his time in WCW and WWE. He was a vital figure in the WWE and always had the ability to make his opponents look good. Show has appeared in numerous movies and TV series.

Show also starred as himself in the Netflix TV series, “The Big Show Show.” He has a net worth of $16 million.

14. Goldberg

Bill Goldberg is one of the strongest wrestlers the WWE has ever had. Goldberg has always been one of the most popular stars of all time and was one of the major attractions during his peak years in wrestling.

The former World Champion was one of the highest paid wrestlers in WWE. Goldberg has a net worth that stands at $16 million.

13. Dave Bautista

Batista is one of the most popular faces in WWE history. The former World Champion is one of the wrestlers who has had a successful movie career.

Batista is a well-known actor, having been in movies such as Dune, Knives Out 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, and many more. His net worth stands at $16 million.

12. The Undertaker

The Undertaker is one of the most influential figures in the wrestling industry. He was the focal point of the WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania. The Deadman is one of those responsible for the development of WWE during the Attitude Era and giving the company many sold out shows.

After retiring, The Phenom embarked on a new venture of expressing his views on wrestling on his podcast. The multiple-time world champion has a net worth of $17 million.

11. Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho has over 30 years of experience in the wrestling industry. The Lionheart has fought in many promotions but is best known for his time in the WWE. He had a great WWE career and always got a huge pop when he entered the arena. Jericho consistently ranks among the top WWE Superstars who are the best on the mic.

He is the lead singer of the Heavy Metal band Fozzy and has been on several tours. The Lionheart has also done theatre, comedy web series and appeared in several movies. Jericho’s estimated net worth stands at $18 million.

10. Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is the face of the current WWE product. The Tribal Chief has been at the top of the whole roster for years, proving his dominance and athleticism on screen.

Being one of the richest superstars in the wrestling industry, Reigns is estimated to have a net worth of around $20 million.

9. Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is one of the most popular wrestling icons of all time. The WWE Hall of Famer was the face of the WWE in the 1990s and a major attraction in the wrestling industry. Hogan was one of the first wrestlers to break into Hollywood.

He has been a multiple-time World Champion in WWE as well as WCW. Hogan’s net worth is around $25 million.

8. Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels is often regarded as one of the WWE’s most prolific performers of all time. The Heartbreak Kid always made sure that the WWE Universe was entertained.

Michaels is now the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative and is in charge of the NXT Brand’s creative department. Michaels’ net worth stands at $25 million.

7. Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is a major name in the wrestling and MMA industries. The Beast incarnate has proven to everyone that he is the best in MMA as well as the wrestling industry. Being a multi-time World Champion in MMA and wrestling, Lesnar also has interests outside of the WWE and MMA industries.

He has his own line of beef jerky called “Bearded Butcher Brock Lesnar Beef.” Lesnar has a net worth of $25 million.

6. Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the most influential WWE superstars of all time. The Texas Rattlesnake’s merchandise is still among the best-selling items in WWE merchandise sales.

Steve Austin has appeared in some movies and also hosts a show called Steve Austin: The Broken Skull Sessions. Austin’s net worth is considered to be around $30 million.

5. John Cena

John Cena was the face of the company for over a decade. The Golden Boy of WWE is a 16-time world champion and now makes sporadic appearances in the company due to his hectic movie career.

Cena is now a major Hollywood star, has been in blockbuster movies, and has worked with renowned actors. Cena has an estimated net worth of $80 million.

4. Shane McMahon

Being one from the McMahon family, Shane McMahon is one of the wizards behind the success of WWE. The former WWE Tag Team Champion is known for his risk-taking wrestling moves and is one of the most popular names in the industry.

Shane McMahon’s net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

3. Logan Paul

Signing a WWE contract in 2022, Logan Paul is one of the richest superstars of the wrestling industry. Though his earning has a minor share from WWE, he is considered one of the most talented superstars in the industry.

Paul is estimated to have a net worth of around $150 million. Most of his staggering worth comes from his many business ventures, including PRIME Hydration, and his podcast.

2. Triple H

The current Chief Content Officer has had a legendary career as a wrestler and now is doing a great job managing the company. Triple H retired from the sport in 2022.

The 14-time world champion has a massive net worth of $150 million.

1. Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson still ranks at the top of the list of popular WWE wrestlers of all time. The WWE Universe misses seeing the Brahma Bull in action even today. Johnson is one of the richest and most successful WWE superstars in Hollywood, and many wrestlers have sought him out as an inspiration to enter the world of movies.

In addition to being among the highest-paid actors in the world, The Rock also has a seat on the TKO Board of Directors, WWE’s parent company. His net worth is said to be $800 million.

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