Admin phantom Posted March 1, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Before anyone points out, I fully understand it is ENTERTAINMENT, but still those involved put in a heck of shift with their schedules and matches, but was surprised to see the annual salaries that they earn. . . Brock Lesnar $12million John Cena $8.5million Roman Reigns $5million Randy Orton $4.5million AJ Styles $3.5million Seth Rollins $3million The Miz $2.5million Triple H $2.5million Undertaker $2.5million Dean Ambrose $2million Kevin Owens $2million Dolph Ziggler $1.5million Sheamus $1million Jeff Hardy $1million Bray Wyatt $1million Finn Balor $1million Jinder Mahal $900,000 Kane $900,000 Big Show $850,000 Samoa Joe $800,000 Rusev $800,000 Chris Jericho $750,000 Sin Cara $700,000 Matt Hardy $650,000 Luke Harper $550,000 Erick Rowan $550,000 R-Truth $550,000 Kofi Kingston $500,000 Xavier Woods $500,000 Big E $500,000 Rhyno $500,000 Cesaro $500,000 Sami Zayn $500,000 Goldust $400,000 Heath Slater $400,000 Fandango $400,000 Kalisto $350,000 Titus O’Neill $300,000 Bo Dallas $300,000 Braun Strowman $300,000 Apollo Crews $300,000 Scott Dawson $250,000 Luke Gallows $250,000 Big Cass $250,000 Jey USO $250,000 Jimmy USO $250,000 Curtis Axel $250,000 Curt Hawkins $200,000 Epico Colon $200,000 Mike Kanellis $200,000 Ronda Rousey $1.5million Charlotte Flair $550,000 Nikki Bella $350,000 Alexa Bliss $350,000 Mickie James $300,000 Brie Bella $300,000 Natalya $300,000 Asuka $250,000 Becky Lynch $250,000 Dana Brooke $200,000 Bayley $200,000 Lana $200,000 Naomi $180,000 Carmella $120,000 Nia Jax 100,000 Sonya Deville $100,000 Mandy Rose $80,000 Rubby Riott $80,000 Sarah Logan $80,000 Tamina $80,000 Liv Morgan $80,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Granted it's fake, but it must take an incredible toll on their bodies. Not a glamourous lifestyle at all - travelling most of the year putting on anything from 1-3 shows a week, not including the Sunday night PPVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, Undy English said: Granted it's fake Whaaaaaaaaaat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCyder Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Had many an argument back in school 20 odd years ago over which of the Hardy Boyz was the best. It might be a little late to try and reconnect with an old friend who I regularly argued with at the time, but it's good to know that I was right all along. Jeff was/is better than Matt. I assume they are solo now? I can't imagine Matt Hardy would be too happy about being paid $350k less to play what's essentially same role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 1, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 34 minutes ago, Undy English said: Granted it's fake, but it must take an incredible toll on their bodies. Not a glamourous lifestyle at all - travelling most of the year putting on anything from 1-3 shows a week, not including the Sunday night PPVs. I would say it is more like 4-5 a week, but yeah agree it can't be a glamorous lifestyle travelling all hours to get to the next event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Standard meme to use here... While entertainment it could be seen as similar to theatre in a way, need to be able to keep the attention of their audience etc, but some of the injuries they pick up are gruesome. Just from memory they're on the road a good 80% of the year driving event to event where only the top few earn enough to be able to afford busses so they can sleep properly on the go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Whaaaaaaaaaat? So is this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, Super said: So is this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Why are the men paid so much more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just like watching brazil Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Enjoyed fighting with my family is well worth a watch despite nick frost wearing a Norwich shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Why are the men paid so much more? Because they are pumping their body full of steroids and are taking the bigger risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Why are the men paid so much more? Like a lot of sports they're the ones who bring in the viewers sponsors etc so can negotiate bigger deals, probably also includes the money they get from merchandise as they get a cut of the money from their shirts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 1, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, just like watching brazil said: Enjoyed fighting with my family is well worth a watch despite nick frost wearing a Norwich shirt. Have heard its supposed to be good, be interesting to see story of Saraya. Bet it doesn't mention her home video collection 5 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: Because they are pumping their body full of steroids and are taking the bigger risk Zero tolerance nowadays, doesn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 They're all independent contractors though, I believe. I don't think their expenses are covered and yet their pay is linked to their on-going attendance (or at least; availability) at all live events / tv shows etc so they need to be there constantly. So if you're travelling and staying away every week, needing to train etc... your costs build up quickly and eat into your base pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Why do they fake it tho? If it was real I'd certainly enjoy watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Up The City! said: Why do they fake it tho? If it was real I'd certainly enjoy watching it. If you want real watch MMA, you can't get the level of orchestration by being unscripted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Up The City! said: Why do they fake it tho? If it was real I'd certainly enjoy watching it. Because it’s all part of the show. If they had matches which weren’t scripted they’d probably last about 3 minutes a time. Bring back the attitude era tho - those days were great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 5, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 01/03/2019 at 22:46, Up The City! said: Why do they fake it tho? If it was real I'd certainly enjoy watching it. There is "real" Wrestling, an olympic sport too On 01/03/2019 at 16:05, just like watching brazil said: Enjoyed fighting with my family is well worth a watch despite nick frost wearing a Norwich shirt. Watched it last night, really enjoyable film, I didn't realised that was how Paige got her name (Charmed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 01/03/2019 at 14:48, Super said: Why are the men paid so much more? On 01/03/2019 at 16:36, hodge said: Like a lot of sports they're the ones who bring in the viewers sponsors etc so can negotiate bigger deals, probably also includes the money they get from merchandise as they get a cut of the money from their shirts etc. Much prefer the women going at each other with practically nothing on..... Much better than the oiled up men in speedos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 20, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 BT SPORT have secured the WWE TV rights with an incredible multi-year deal - which will start in January 2020. Sky have held the UK broadcasting rights for the world's largest wrestling company for decades. BT Sport have snatched the TV rights from their rivals and will now exclusively air Raw and SmackDown live every week. WWE's monthly pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania, will be available for fans to purchase on box office. The broadcasting giant is now home to the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, MotoGP and UFC. Senior Vice President of WWE, Stefan Kastenmuller, said: "We are pleased to begin an exciting new chapter for WWE in the region as we join BT Sport's innovative offering and impressive portfoloio of premium sports content." Andy Haworth, Managing Director Content and Strategy at BT Sport, added: "We are incredibly excited by ournew partnership with WWE. "It is the most successful sports entertainment brand in the world, with a rich, fun and colourful history, loved by fans across the UK and Ireland. "This is a brilliant addition for our customers and we can't wait to get going in January." The news comes after newly-formed rival promotion All Elite Wrestling announced a partnership with ITV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 WWE was quite fun in the 90's. I'm either getting old or it's just plain shit now. Not sure which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 20, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 52 minutes ago, richwwtk said: WWE was quite fun in the 90's. I'm either getting old or it's just plain shit now. Not sure which. I see it the same way @richwwtk, I understand what it is and isn't, but just doesn't have the same feel about it Perhaps it is all to do with it now being a PG rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 3 hours ago, richwwtk said: WWE was quite fun in the 90's. I'm either getting old or it's just plain shit now. Not sure which. No its shit. The attitude era is long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, phantom said: Perhaps it is all to do with it now being a PG rating Don't really watch it but see stuff online, wonder if AEW will push the boundaries a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I remember in the early days they used to show some on Soccer Saturday whilst games were being played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I've been watching since the 80s, and it has lost its edge. It's now too watered down and "family friendly". I still watch it, and actually subscribe to the network, but have to be honest I'm not sure for much longer that will be the case. You occasionally get the odd glimmer of something decent happening, only for it to go back to the same old format, repetitive storylines, and on a 3 hour Raw, if you fast forward all of the interview segments, you can watch it in around an hour. To be honest, give me the 80s through to the end of the attitude era over any of the recent stuff. They need to change something soon, otherwise they'll lose a large cross section of the audience. Trying to rehash attitude era storylines in a PG environment also doesn't work. The latest 24/7 title is a modern day hardcore championship which is just a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Attitude Era >>> Sky losing another thing yet will no doubt put the subs up still. That’s Champs League, rugby union, FA cup and now this. Before long they’ll just have PL and F1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 20 hours ago, TomF said: Attitude Era >>> Sky losing another thing yet will no doubt put the subs up still. That’s Champs League, rugby union, FA cup and now this. Before long they’ll just have PL and F1 heard sky dropped it cause of the ratings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: heard sky dropped it cause of the ratings Probably, fair to say the whole WWE brand is not doing well even stateside atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 I used to watch it when it was the Rock, Triple H, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, Dudley Boyz, Rakishi and Scotty too hotty- not sure if that’s the attititude era people have said, but it was great back then. The right balance between funny moments, fighting and a story line you could follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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