Ultimate WWE rich list from The Rock to legend who started earning $40 per match
WWE have just held their biggest show of the year - WrestleMania 40.
The two-night extravaganza started on April 6 and at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Professional wrestling superstars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley landed major pay days on the Show of Shows.
And of course they will all be joined by the legendary Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson who headlined Night 1 by teaming up with his cousin Reigns to beat Rollins and Cody Rhodes in a Tag Team Match.
But who tops professional wrestling's rich list? SunSport bring you the 10 richest wrestling stars with the highest net worth, according to :
10. Mick Foley - $14million
Mick Foley is among the biggest legends of the infamous Attitude Era which changed professional wrestling from the late 1990s until the early 2000s.
Foley won the hearts of fans around the world with a raft of dangerous stunts which earned him the nickname of The Hardcore Legend.
The three-time world champion still makes numerous public appearances with the WWE Universe reminiscing on his legendary feuds with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Triple H and The Undertaker.
9. Dave 'Batista' Bautista - $16million
Dave Bautista is currently following in the footsteps of fellow professional wrestling legend Dwayne Johnson as he has also crossed over to Hollywood.
Bautista burst onto the scene in 2003 with the name of Batista and quickly rose to the top by main-eventing WrestleMania 21 and beating the likes of John Cena, Triple H and The Undertaker.
The Animal is now enjoying a glittering acting career that has seen him starring in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers as well as the Dune franchise.
8. The Undertaker - $17 million
The Undertaker is considered by many as the greatest and most respected wrestler of all time.
Undertaker enjoyed a stunning 30-year career that saw him amassing the most successful winning record at WrestleMania, which stands at a whopping 25-2.
Taker still makes sporadic appearances and has dumped his dark persona that he protected for decades, which allows him more media opportunities.
7. Chris Jericho - $18 million
Chris Jericho is considered by many as the most versatile wrestler of all time after changing a series of gimmicks across ECW, WCW, WWE and AEW, where he currently wrestles.
Jericho is also an accomplished author, singer and podcast host who has transcended the world of professional wrestling.
The first ever WWE Undisputed Champion still goes strong in the ring despite his advanced age of 53.
6. Brock Lesnar - $20 million
Brock Lesnar was considered as WWE's biggest blockbuster attraction after his successful stint at UFC.
Lesnar took the world of professional wrestling by storm in the early 2000s and was set to become the next top star to carry the company for years to come.
The Beast left in 2004 but returned in 2012 and has since been on a part-time deal that has seen him sporadically appearing for lucrative world title matches.
5. Hulk Hogan - $25 million
Hulk Hogan is professional wrestling's first ever global star as he put the sport on the map in the 1980s and 1990s.
Hogan's lucrative deals in WWE, WCW and NJPW led to a strong bank account.
The Immortal has also taken part in commercials, sold a raft of action figures, guest starred in famous TV shows such as Baywatch and used to have his own reality show called Hogan Knows Best.
4. Stone Cold Steve Austin - $30 million
Stone Cold Steve Austin's glittering career kicked off in 1989 for World Class Championship Wrestling and was paid a mere $40.
However, Austin went on to become arguably the absolute best in the 2000s as he led the Attitude Era alongside The Rock.
And that led to a stunning net worth after crossing over to the big screen as well as TV while creating a successful podcast show called The Broken Skull Sessions.
3. John Cena - $80 million
John Cena was WWE's top star during the PG Era that picked up the mantle after Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock left in 2004.
Cena has won a joint-record 16 world titles with triumphs over Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge and more.
The Greatest of All Time has now crossed over to Hollywood and has become a popular comedy actor.
2. Triple H - $250 million
Triple H went from dominating the ring to running the entire show as WWE's chief content officer and head of creative.
The Game had some unforgettable feuds with the likes of Shawn Michaels, The Rock and John Cena throughout the years.
That led to 14 world titles, legions of fans and a certain place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
1. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - $800 million
No wrestler has ever succeeded more than Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson who has become one of the greatest global superstars.
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The Rock is considered by many as the all-time best thanks to his fiery promos and five-star matches against the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Triple H and more.
However, Johnson is now one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and arguably the biggest action star of our day.