[Feature] 2018: Top 10 Highest Paid Wrestlers In The World.

The WWE is one of the most watched franchises in the world with a loyal and global fan base. It would be hard to deny that a lot of people have watched and enjoyed wrestling at some point. The question however is what makes the WWE this captivating, and the answer has to be the talents that fill the WWE Universe. Superstars and Divas have made it a marvel to watch with their signature personalities, constant feuds and marvellous skills in the ring.

Then you would have to wonder how much these superstars earn for being superstars. You don’t have to worry because this is a list of the top ten highest paid WWE wrestlers. The values account for earnings from the signed contract, pay per view earnings, merchandise royalties and residuals from past shows. Here are the top 10 highest paid wrestlers in the world 2018.

10. DEAN AMBROSE $1.1 Million

Dean Ambrose was the face of WWE at some point but his ability to keep that position have been questioned of late due to issues with his physical health being raised a while before the Battleground pay per view. He has had some high profile feuds with the likes of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins have earned him some really lucrative pay per view deals and also has had some great movie deals to go along with them. The Lunatic’s career is just but beginning and it will be a hell of a ride to watch him.

9. KANE $1.3 Million

Kane is another WWE old dog who has been in the franchise for at least 20 years. His legacy promises him top dollar for the few performances he has in year and they revolve at around 1.3M.Kane participated in the 2016 Royal Rumble during which he got knocked out. He had a feud with the Wyatt Family and also had a slot in the Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32.Kane has changed his character of late from the demonic Kane to a more business like Kane. Perhaps his role in the movie ‘house of wax’ was the beginning of his successful acting career.

8. BIG SHOW $1.5 Million

The Big Man has had a pretty steady career in the WWE for a long time. But lately he has been helping his former rival Roman Reigns in taking down the Wyatt Family. He also appeared in the WrestleMania Royal Rumble and confronted O Neal but was eliminated. He is expected of several other pay per views which will continue the cash flow for his yearly earnings. He is also an actor, with him taking up some pretty embarrassing and weird characters.

7. THE UNDERTAKER $2 Million

The Legendary Undertaker is the old dog of the WWE for he has been in it since 1990.His appearances don’t happen very often nowadays but he is such a legendary figure that his few appearances still count a lot of money. Undertaker took on Shane McMahon at WrestleMania32 and there have been rumors of The Undertaker and John Cena fighting at WrestleMania 33.That will be an anticipated match indeed. The undertaker has a net worth of 16 Million, accumulated from wrestling and low profile movies. His ‘dead man walking’ and highly dramatized entrance theatrics will forever be remembered when e retires.

6. ROMAN REIGNS $2.1 Million

When the Shield made their debut into the WWE, it was somewhat clear who the standout superstar would be when they break apart,(as all tag teams eventually do). His name is Roman Reigns. Roman is probably the only other superstar that is worthy of the title itself. Just like John Cena, Roman Reigns has become a household name among the WWE fans. Roman Reigns came into the scene as a member of The Shield. Although Roman suffered a suspension at the start of 2016 due to a failed drug test, he had a chance at some major pay per views when he came back. He is one of the most generous WWE superstars around, sponsoring multiple charities and foundations worldwide.