Forbes.com recently posted a list of the top ten highest-paid WWE in-ring talents over the last year. As many of you would guess, John Cena and Brock Lesnar top the list. Cena and Lesnar’s WWE income over the past year are vastly ahead of the rest of the active roster. It should be noted that the list includes both contracts and merchandise sales.
According to Forbes, Cena makes $9.5 million combined, outdistancing everyone both in base salary and merchandise sales. Lesnar comes in second place with $6 million combined, followed by Triple H ($2.8 million), Randy Orton ($2.7 million) and Seth Rollins ($2.4 million). Triple H’s pay includes his salary both as an in-ring performer ($1.1 million + $700,000 bonus) and an executive ($1 million). Forbes reports that that Orton’s pay is down from $3 million a few years ago because of his missed time due to injuries.
Here is the top 10 list according to Forbes:
1. John Cena $9.5 million
2. Brock Lesnar $6.0 million
3. Triple H $2.8 million
4. Randy Orton $2.7 million
5. Seth Rollins $2.4 million
6. Roman Reigns $2.1 million
7. Undertaker $2.0 million
8. Big Show $1.5 million
9. Kane $1.3 million
10. Dean Ambrose $1.1 million