Spine Buster, F5 or chokeslam, what was/is your favourite finishing move from the WWE ring? We all have grown up watching the iconic WWE fights and all of us have had our favourite rivalries. Whether it’s Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar or The Rock vs John Cena, all these fights have got a special place in our memories. But WWE is another profession just like any other sports. It is a money-making business and while the rivalries or the fights might be scripted, the profit this sport makes is real. Thanks to the global fan following of the sport. The emergence of new superstars like Roman Reigns and AJ styles has taken the popularity of the event to the next level but the old ones remain to be the favourites.
Just like any other sports event, WWE is a money-making event and it gets its profit from a lot of ways including the sale or arena tickets, TV broadcast, sponsors and global tours. WWE is a famous event and any wrestler associated with the event gets the gift of global fame. This is how many wrestlers get an entry into Hollywood. With an ocean of opportunities coming their way, the WWE wrestlers have the opportunity to make a big name and big bank balance for them. From Dwayne Johnson to John Cena, there are a lot of superstars who turned their fate after an impressive WWE stint. This list features the richest wrestlers of all time.
Chris Jericho
Canadian-American wrestler Chris Jericho’s real name is Christopher Keith Irvine. The Manhasset-born has 29 championships to his name from his stints at WWE and ECW. He is the first WWF undisputed champion and has grabbed the WWF championship, WCW World championship and the World Heavyweight Championship three times. Jericho is a nine-time Intercontinental champion of WWE. The wrestler has been a part of four movies and plays in the rock band, Fozzy. Jericho’s net worth is over $18 million.
Big Show
The 7-feet tall giant Big Show is a giant in terms of fortune as well. The real name of the wrestler is Paul Randall Wight Jr. and he has been a popular name in the wrestling industry since his debut in World Championship Wrestling in 1995. Big Show has been the WWE Intercontinental champion and the WWE United States champion once each. He has also won the WWE Hardcore Championship three times. The wrestler and actor has featured in several Hollywood movies since his debut appearance Prayer and Jingle All The Way in 1996. The net worth of Big Show is over $20 million.
Kurt Angle
Mount Lebanon-born American wrestler Kurt Angle started his wrestling journey at the age of just 6. The former WWE champion won the 1987 Pennsylvania State Wrestling Championship in high school and never looked back since then. He won a Bronze Medal at the 1992 World Cup and a Silver Medal at the 1995 World Cup. He also won a Gold Medal at the 1995 World Championships. Kurt entered the WWF ring for the first time in 1998. He also remained an active part of WWE and his net fortunes are over $20 million.
Triple H
From taking Undertaker’s challenge head on to spearheading Evolution against a fiery Shield, Triple H has done a lot to make our childhood awesome. The real name of the wrestler is Paul Michael Levesque and he started bodybuilding at an early age. He won Mr. Teen New Hampshire at the age of 19 and became a part of Killer Kowalski’s wrestling school in 1992. He has won 23 championships including WWE and WWF championships since his debut in the professional wrestling ring against Flying Tony Roy in 1992. The 5 times World Heavyweight Champion is now the Executive Vice President of WWE. The wrestler and actor has a $25 million fortune.
Stephanie McMahon
Vince McMahon’s daughter and Triple H’s wife Stephanie McMahon is the sixth richest wrestler and the only female wrestler on the list. The former wrestler and WWE Diva, McMahon started modelling at 13 for merchandise in the World Wrestling Federation catalogues. The former wrestler is the Chief Brand Officer along with SmackDown’s general manager and has a $25 million fortune.
Scott Hall
Maryland born Scott Hall is a retired American professional wrestler. Hall started his wrestling career in the mid-80s and won WWF Intercontinental Championship 4 times. He is two times WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Television Champion and a 9-time world tag team champion. Hall is also a two-time world champion. The former wrestler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, 2014, and is the founder member of the New World Order. The net worth of Hall is over $30 million.
John Cena
With his famous tagline ‘U can’t see me’ John Felix Anthony Cena or John Cena has ruled the wrestling world for over a decade. From defeating Undertaker to giving The Rock a taste of his own medicine, Cena has done a lot of remarkable things inside the ring. The West Newbury born is a wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper and actor. He made his debut in professional wrestling in 2000 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling. He became a part of WWF in 2001 and won 10 world titles. Cena is the 7th longest-reigning WWE champion in history. He has also won 2 Royal Rumble Match in 2008 and 2013. He has appeared in numerous Hollywood films and has a net worth of $35 million.
Steve Austin
The name Steve Austin and fear are taken together whenever someone talks of wrestling. Having slayed fierce wrestlers like Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, Steve Austin or Steven James Anderson have made a legendary name for himself. Popularly known as Stone Cold, Austin is a retired wrestler, actor and producer. He is a six-time world champion and has won three Royal Rumbles. He was also the Co-General Manager and ‘Sheriff’ of Raw in 2003. He has also featured in several TV episodes. The net worth of Steve Austin is over $45 million.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson or The Rock is a former wrestler and actor who is also one of the highest-paid actors in the Hollywood industry. In his early days, Johnson used to play football and featured in several leagues. After playing football, he entered the wrestling world following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He made his debut in the WWF in 1996 and remained an active part till 2004. The nine-time WWE world heavyweight champion is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. He entered the field of acting in 2001 and switched to acting full time after a few years. The net worth of The Rock is $125 million.
Vince McMahon
Stephanie McMahon’s father and veteran wrestler Vince McMahon is currently the richest wrestler. McMahon is a professional wrestling promoter, commentator, film producer and wrestler. Vince is a two-time world champion and has won the WWF Championship in 1999 and ECW World Championship in 2007. He is also the Chairman, CEO and majority shareholder of WWE. Vince owns 57% of WWE’s stock and their estimated value is $480 million. The net worth of Vince McMahon is a whopping $750 million.
