10. Daniel Bryan – $8 Million
Most would assume that Daniel Bryan had a higher net worth given the amount of fame he sustained during the ‘Yes! Movement’. However, what many tend to forget is the fact that Bryan’s popularity was very short-lived. It wasn’t till right around 2014 when Bryan finally started to make serious money with the company. Only two years later, he was forced to retire due to concussion-related issues.
The good part about this, however, is the fact that Daniel can really care less about money. Bryan is fueled by passion, which is why he’s likely to leave the WWE at some point despite his contract and work for much less money on the indies, but the difference is, he’ll be doing what he loves to do, and that’s wrestle. In terms of his financial life, Bryan’s good for an entire lifetime especially with his minimal spending habits. With that in mind, him staying with the WWE for financial reasons is not an issue.
9. Mick Foley – $15 Million
If you didn’t know who Mick Foley was, you certainly would not have thought that he had a net worth of over $15 million. Mick has done well for himself not only generating revenue in the wrestling business, but by also becoming a successful New York Times Best Selling author. Nowadays, Foley also continues to make a healthy living by meeting the fans at various wrestling conventions, due to his popularity during the Attitude Era, he remains a sought-after face at such conventions.
It also doesn’t hurt that Mick was one of the cheapest dudes around (as mentioned by a variety of Foley’s peers). When it came to riding to the next show, Foley would often hitch a ride with the other wrestlers, not to mention his eating habits which Mick was also quite cheap with. It all worked out in the end as he’s got a pretty stable net worth!
8. The Undertaker – $16 Million
Despite his part-time status, Taker is still making a fortune with the company earning a salary of close to $2 million per year. When it comes to longevity and commitment to the company, the WWE isn’t afraid to pay up and reward a Superstar for their dedication to the brand, and Taker is the perfect example of that.
He started with the WWE way back in 1990 and who would have thought that in 2017, he would still be wrestling in the main event of WrestleMania; truly remarkable stuff, folks! His time might finally be up with the company, however, don’t expect the payments to stop as the WWE will likely employ The Deadman under a legend’s contract, similar to what they do with other high profile alums like HBK Shawn Michaels, for example.
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