5. Randy Orton – $2.9 million
Randy Orton started his wrestling career in his early 20s. When he made his debut in 2002 people could tell he’d make a huge WWE superstar one day. And he did, now that is 37 years old he’s one of the most beloved wrestlers on the list of WWE superstars and why would he not be? He gets paid around $2.9m including his merchandise, travel expenses and health checkups.
4. Triple H – $ 3.2 million
The only reason for Triple H making into this list is his skills in this industry. Be it being a wrestle or being this Company’s COO. His big works allow him to get paid for fat cheques that too separately from his COO job. He built NXT into the organization that it is today. And as for his in-ring skills, he gets paid up to $3.9m without his COO job.
3. Roman Reigns – $4.3 million
This former member of Sheild Faction is no surprise to anyone. When he first made to the WWE everyone could tell that he’s going to be a big star one day. And it’s no surprise that he did. His one of a kind style in the ring for a 32-year-old is applaudable. That is why Roman Reigns gets paid around $4.3m for his unbeatable matches along with his merchandise sales.
2. Brock Lesnar – $6.5 million
Brock Lesnar reigned supreme over the WWE rich list for 2016. Which was down to his brief stint at UFC in 2016? The former WWE Superstar took on Mark Hunt at UFC 200 which took place in 2016. He pocketed a then-record USD 2.5 Million from the single fight alone. He earnt a further USD 6 Million from his return to the octagon. However, his fairy-tale run didn’t last for too long. He failed a drugs test and was made to retire from UFC altogether. However, he did return to WWE and enjoyed a rather busy 2017 due to a large number of WWE events. The entire ordeal had a big part in his fall to second place but this is expected to improve. As he is back in the WWE and challenging on all fronts.
1. John Cena – $10 million
The charming and charismatic former WWE Champion. Cena was reported to have made more than USD 10 Million in 2017 alone. However, most of the earnings are not just from WWE. His Hollywood career has had a huge part to play as well.
John Cena – WWE And Hollywood
Cena has enjoyed a fruitful Hollywood career. He played a voice over in the film Ferdinand. He has also managed to bag leading roles in films. Such as Blockers and transformers which is a sign that he has huge prospects in the film industry. Earlier on, he was limited to just bit part roles, but that has changed now.
Career Change On The Cards For John Cena?
Cena is certainly following the path of Dwayne Johnson, who is also a former WWE Superstar. He is now one of the highest earning actors in the world. Cena too is expected to reach such heights owing to his overall personality and worldwide fame. Love reading about WWE? Well, check out these luxury vehicles owned by the richest WWE Superstars of all time!
