We all know professional athletes make a ton of money, and WWE wrestlers are no different. The top stars in the entertainment-fueled wrestling competition are raking in the bucks by the millions. While the female stars are only making a fraction of what the men are earning, the numbers are still astounding to see. The list was compiled by Mirror.
The two leading men are no surprise to anyone. Brock Lesnar takes the top spot with $12 million a year in earnings, followed by John Cena who earns $8.5 million. Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles round out the top five spots with $5 million, $4.5 million, and $3.5 million, respectively. The top 16 spots all earn at least $1 million, while over in the female's corner, Rondo Rousey is the only woman to make over $1 million, earning $1.5 million. After her, Charlotte Flair and Nikki Bella round out the top three spots with $550,000 and $350,000, respectively. Check out both the male and female WWE top earners lists below.
1. Brock Lesnar $12 million
2. John Cena $8.5 million
3. Roman Reigns $5 million
4. Randy Orton $4.5 million
5. AJ Styles $3.5 million
6. Seth Rollins $3 million
7. The Miz $2.5 million
8. Triple H $2.5 million
9. Undertaker $2.5 million
10. Dean Ambrose $2 million
11. Kevin Owens $2 million
12. Dolph Ziggler $1.5 million
13. Sheamus $1 million
14. Jeff Hardy $1 million
15. Bray Wyatt $1 million
16. Finn Balor $1 million
17. Jinder Mahal $900,000
18. Kane $900,000
19. Big Show $850,000
20. Samoa Joe $800,000
1. Ronda Rousey $1.5million
2. Charlotte Flair $550,000
3. Nikki Bella $350,000
4. Alexa Bliss $350,000
5. Mickie James $300,000
6. Brie Bella $300,000
7. Natalya $300,000
8. Asuka $250,000
9. Becky Lynch $250,000
10. Dana Brooke $200,000
11. Bayley $200,000
12. Lana $200,000
13. Naomi $180,000
14. Carmella $120,000
15. Nia Jax 100,000
16. Sonya Deville $100,000
17. Mandy Rose $80,000
18. Rubby Riott $80,000
19. Sarah Logan $80,000
20. Tamina $80,000