With the tremendously growing popularity of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), its wrestlers have also become global sensations with a massive fan base of millions of ardent fans from across the globe. The WWE superstars are making millions annually, including their match fees, sponsorship deals and lucrative brand endorsement deals with prominent brands. From the former WWE chairman and wrestler Vince McMahon to the legendary WWE wrestler Triple H, the WWE superstars have amassed significant wealth over the years through their wrestling stints with the World Wrestling Entertainment, business ventures and multi-million endorsement deals. Have you ever wondered about the sensational WWE wrestlers who are getting paid the highest in 2025? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four highest-earning wrestlers of WWE in 2025.
Top 4 Highest-Paid WWE Superstars in 2025
Rank | Wrestler | Fees in Millions |
1 | Roman Reigns | $5 Million |
2 | Cody Rhodes | $4 Million |
3 | Randy Ortan | $3.5 Million |
4 | Seth Rollins | $3 Million |
Roman Reigns – $5 Million
The iconic American professional wrestler and former football player Roman Reigns is at the first spot in our list of the top four WWE wrestlers, earning millions in 2025 and ruling the arena both on and off the ring. Often popularly hailed as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world, Roman Reigns is the fourth-longest world title reign in WWE history and the longest championship reign since 1988.
According to reports, Roman Reigns earns a staggering annual fee of $5 million with the World Wrestling Entertainment, making him the highest-paid wrestler in 2025. Additionally, the American wrestling sensation, Roman Reigns also earns a massive chunk of his annual revenue through brand endorsement deals with globally prominent brands like Nike and Puma, bringing his overall annual revenue to a staggering $15 million.
Cody Rhodes – $4 Million
Next, at the second spot in our list of the top four highest-earning wrestlers of WWE in 2025, we have the American professional wrestler Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes, popularly referred to as “Cody Rhodes”. According to reports, Cody Rhodes, who made a roaring comeback in World Wrestling Entertainment in 2022, currently earns a base salary of approximately $4 million per year as of May 2025, making him the second-highest paid WWE wrestler as of now.
In addition to his whopping annual base salary contract of $4 million with the World Wrestling Entertainment company, Cody Rhodes also earns a staggering revenue through pay-per-view bonuses, merchandise sales and multi-billion sponsorship deals. As of May 2025, Cody Rhodes has promoted numerous prominent brands, including Fanatics and Mattel Creations.
- Randy Ortan – $3.5 Million
The 45-year-old American professional wrestler, Randy Ortan, often hailed as one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the World Wrestling Entertainment company, is at the third spot in our list of the top four highest-earning wrestlers of WWE in 2025. With a glorious career spanning over two decades, Randy Ortan has successfully held the WWE Championship ten times and the World Heavyweight Championship four times.
Additionally, Randy Ortan has also proved his unwavering dominance at the WWE Royal Rumble and clinched the title twice, in 2009 and 2017. According to reports, Randy Ortan is currently being paid a base annual salary of a staggering $3.5 million, making him the third highest-earning WWE wrestler in 2025.
Seth Rollins – $3 Million
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four WWE wrestlers earning millions in 2025 and ruling the arena both on and off the ring, we have another American professional wrestler, Colby Daniel Lopez, often popularly referred to by his ring name “Seth Rollins”. The inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion in 2023, Seth Rollins has witnessed an incredibly successful WWE wrestling career so far. The WWE Grand Slam Champion, Seth Rollins, undoubtedly made history as the inaugural NXT Champion in 2012.
Ever since, there hasn’t been any turning back for the American wrestling sensation. According to reports and statistics, the six-time world champion, Seth Rollins, has signed an annual contract worth $3 million with the World Wrestling Entertainment company, ranking him at the fourth spot in our list.