We may wonder why the WWE remains to be so hugely popular but for all the fans, that question is settled, because it’s so much more than wrestling, or displaying amazing fitness. It involves storylines, heroes, villains, mystery, intrigue, etc. Someone compared professional wrestling to a soap opera with violence, and we guess we may say that, too. Anyway, it is a big deal and that is why we have decided to take a look at some of the greatest names in the world of professional wrestling and let you know what their net worth is as well as what they’ve been up to lately. Also, we will be taking a look at their financials and what they’ve been up to recently career-wise. 

Big Show-$20 Million

When he first started his career, Paul Donald Wight II was known as The Giant, as he was introduced to the fans as “The son of Andre the Giant”. However, he is best known to audiences today by his later ring name, Big Show. This big guy is a seven-time world champion who also tried himself as an actor and appeared in several feature films and TV series. If you’re wondering what he’s been doing lately, then you’ll be glad to know that he didn’t squander his earnings; in fact, he is worth about $20 million. He landed a lead role in the 2010 comedy, Knucklehead.

Tugboat – Undisclosed

Former professional wrestler Fred Ottman was known by his ring names Tugboat and Typhoon, and he really was one!  The guy, who was the ally of Hulk Hogan and later formed The Natural Disasters, is now 63 and is enjoying his retirement. He quit wrestling in 2001 and now has an ordinary job as a  safety manager in Lakeland Florida, where he lives. He is also the coach of the little league teams of his two sons. We don’t know how much his fortune is but we’re certain Fred is doing just fine.

The Ultimate Warrior-$2 Million

The late James Brian Hellwig wrestled under the ring name of The Ultimate Warrior, which was his most famous nickname, as well as under the names of The Warrior and Dingo Warrior. His career began in the ’80s while he legally changed his name to Warrior in 1993. Before he died, there were rumors of his death as well as a theory that another wrestler was allegedly playing his role. He died of a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 54. He was a WWF Intercontinental heavyweight Champion two times and WWF World Heavyweight Champion once.

 Ric Flair-$3 Million

Rick Flair’s career spanned over 40 years and he is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. This former wrestler and wrestling manager is recognized as a 16-time world champion although there is some controversy regarding this number since Flair claims to be a 21-time champion. Like so many of his fellow wrestlers, Flair also made many appearances in television shows. The 69-year old’s son Reid, who was also a wrestler, died of a drug overdose mixed with Xanax and other pills. However, Ric has three other children, two of whom are David and Ashley Fliehr, both professional wrestlers.

Triple H-$40 Million

Paul Michel Levesque aka Triple H, short for Hunter Hearts Helmsley, is a business executive and an actor. He married Stephanie McMahon in 2003 and took on more responsible roles in the WWE as part of the McMahon family. He became Executive Vice-president of Talent, Live Events, and Creative and that same year, his salary was about $1.5 million. He and his wife set up a cancer fund called Connor’s Cure, in honor of an 8-year old boy who died of this disease. Paul refrains from alcohol completely – a teetotaler.

Macho Man-$28 Million

The late Randall Mario Poffo, better known as Macho Man or his ring name Randy Savage, is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. The wrestler with a deep voice has won 29 titles in his career which lasted 32 years. He also had other ring names, like Randy Poffo, The Spider, The Big Geno, and others. Randy also appeared in many films and television series such as Ready to Rumble, Spider-Man, Baywatch, etc. In 2011, he had a fatal car crash along with his wife. However, the autopsy revealed that he also had a heart disease he never knew about.

Sunny – Estimated $300K

Addiction can be a problem for anybody, and even blonde goddess Tammy Lynn Sytch aka Sunny knows that. Sunny has had a rough 2017 that was overshadowed by her imprisonment, as a result of her multiple DUIs, and her WWE cut-off due to her inability to stay away from her bad habits. There are rumors circulating about Sunny that claim that the former female wrestler has begun paying for her treatment again, and that, after all, she seems to be getting better. We can only hope for the best for her. Sunny became a WWE Hall of Famer in 2011.

Sid Vicious – $5 Million

Sid Eudy, also called Sid Vicious, Sid Steele, Sycho Sid, and other names has been in the wrestling industry since the 1980s. He first started out wrestling in the World Championship Wrestling scene, eventually becoming a part of the WWF and WWE. Vicious has a very fruitful wrestling career because he has won numerous championship belts. He was the champion of the world six times and a two-time WWF World Heavyweight Champion. He is already 58 years old today but a couple of years back when he was 51, he still had the strength and discipline to enter a contest that would showcase his well-sculpted physique and superior fitness.

The Coach-$2 Million

Sports interviewer and wrestling personality Jonathan Coachman didn’t disappear from the spotlight. The 46-year old who is also a former college basketball player currently works as a color commentator on the Raw brand. He signed again with the WWE in January 2018 and lives with his wife Amy. They have two children. At the moment, his estimated worth is about $2 million. Looking at him now, it seems that Coachman strives to stay in good shape and healthy. In 2018, he has returned to the promotion and he is working for the NBCUniversal.

Mideon – Undisclosed

He was famous as Mideon, the professional wrestler who competed between 1992 and 1994. His other ring names were Tex Slazenger and Phineas I. Godwin. Lately, he is mostly just known by his real name, Dennis Knight. Can you imagine him as a chef? Well, that’s what he is, just a regular guy with a regular job. He started working as a chef in Clearwater, Florida right after his retirement in 2006. Among Middeon’s accomplishments is the one time CWF Tag Team Championship win and the two-time USWA Heavyweight Championship. He also won the WWF European Championship once and the WWF Tag Team Championship twice, with Henry O. Godwinn.

Skinner-$1.5 Million

Steve Keirn made his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Skinner. One half of the team The Fabulous, Steve did retire from wrestling but he didn’t abandon the field altogether. He is now training other wrestlers and running a school for wrestlers since the ’80s.  The 68-year old is still in good shape, probably thanks to all that workout! He lives in Florida with his wife. Skinner is still praised for his appearances in National Wrestling Alliance territories with the mentioned tag team The Fabulous while he also has a long list of achievements in his portfolio.

Kelly Kelly-$1 Million

Her name is Barbara Jean Blank, but we all know her as Kelly Kelly. The model, wrestler, and reality TV personality, Kelly Kelly left the WWE in 2012 but she is still under the spotlight, thanks to her appearances in various television shows. In 2017, she made her debut as an actress in Days of Our Lives and she is also one of the cast members of WAGS on E!. While competing in the WWE, Kelly won the WWE Divas Championship in 2011, with her reign lasting four months. She also has a couple of unsuccessful challenges both the Divas and the WWE Women’s Championship.

Mr. McMahon-$1.7 Billion

Vincent Kennedy McMahon or Mr. McMahon is the majority owner, chairman, and CEO of WWE. As if that wasn’t enough, he is also the founder of Alpha Entertainment, a businessman, film producer, and an actor. The 74-year old was included in Forbes‘ annual list of billionaires with an estimated fortune of $1.7 billion which makes him one of the wealthiest people on the planet! He owns a luxury yacht as well as several mansions. Back when he was starting, Vince was a third-generation promoter, following in the footsteps of Jess, his grandfather, and Vincent, his father. 

Yokozuna – $10 Million

Rodney Agatupa Anoaʻi wrestled under the ring name of Yokozuna and was the first wrestler of Samoan descent to hold the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. While he was on a tour in Europe, he died in his hotel room in 2000. Initially, it was thought that he died of a heart attack but it was later proved that the cause of death was pulmonary edema. He was only 34 when he passed away. An interesting fact about Rodney is that even though he competed as a Japan representative, he was actually Samoan American.

Jacqueline – $100K to $1M

Jacqueline DeLois Moore or better known by her most famous ring name Jacqueline is a professional wrestler and wrestling manager. The third woman ever to accomplish the WWE Cruiserweight Championship was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. She also appeared in eight WWE video games and was a trainer on the MTV reality TV series Tough Enough in 2001. Now in her mid-50s, Moore seems to have managed to maintain her wrestler-physique likely through regular weight-lifting. Jacqueline was associated with Harlem Heat wrestling team, Marc Mero, Terri Runnels, and many others. She also won the USWA Women’s Championship fourteen times while she competed.

 Stone Cold Steve Austin-$45 Million

The retired wrestler is best known as Stone Cold Steve Austin, his ring name, with an estimated net worth of $45 million. He is a six-time WWF Champion but sadly, he was forced to retire due to injuries. He then focused on his acting career and appeared in many television series and films. Among them, he was in two seasons on Nash Bridges as Inspector Jake Cage and he also appeared in 2010’s movie The Expendables. Throughout his competing career, Steve Austin held 19 championships. He was the WWF World Heavyweight Champion six times and holds many other wins and accolades under his belt. 

 The Rock-$220 Million

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Douglas Johnson is best known as The Rock, his ring name. Now a semi-retired wrestler, The Rock is a producer, too. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time but he is also one of the most successful ones because he has amassed a fortune of $220 million in his bank account. In 2016, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He also founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation that benefits terminally ill children. The Rock also sealed his name in the seventh art history with roles in Scorpion King and in The Fast and the Furious series.

 Mick Foley-$15 Million

The 54-year old former American wrestler Michael Francis went by the name Mick Foley as well as several aliases, including Dude Love, Cactus Jack, and Mankind. He appeared in film, television, and has been heard on the radio quite a bit since 1996. He appeared as Mankind in an episode of Boy Meets World. On top of that, he is also involved with charity work, mostly with children. Mick and his wife Colette have four children together. His wrestling career lasted from 1983 to 2012, while MIck is still active as an actor. He is also an author and has published many works that include his memoirs as well as children’s and contemporary fiction.

 Batista-$13 Million

This former wrestler is doing just fine. Actor, mixed martial artist, and bodybuilder David Michael Bautista Jr. or simply Batista, the name he used when in the ring, started his acting career in 2006 and he appeared in various films like The Man with the Iron Fists, Riddick, Spectre, and of course, as ‘Drax’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. In 2007, he was accused of using steroids from one of the companies that were under investigation for prescription drugs but he denied them. Dave occasionally still graces the ring with his performance and besides his wrestling championships and trophies, he still holds the record for the longest World Heavyweight Championship reign with 282 days.

Randy Orton-$11 Million

Randy Keith Orton performs on the SmackDown brand. The 39-year old is also an actor, like so many of his fellow wrestlers, and he appeared on That’s What I Am and several other projects. He also appeared on the talk show Jimmy Kimme Live! and Deal or No Deal. In 2007, Orton was mentioned in an article about athletes who use steroids but he didn’t comment on this. After his 2013 divorce from Samantha Speno, he married Kimberly Kessler in 2015. Orton has 2 kids, while he himself is a third-generation wrestler. His grandfather was Bob Orton, while his father was “Cowboy” Bob Orton, both famous figures in the world of wrestling.

Edge-$14 Million

Adam Joseph Copeland aka Edge is a retired wrestler and an actor. One of the most decorated wrestlers of all time, Edge is currently a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. He won 31 championships in the WWE during his active years. He wrote his autobiography entitled Adam Copeland on Edge published in 2004. This 44-year old athlete is not fond of cigarettes and he said he only tried it once when he was a teenager and never did it again.

 Lita-$4 Million

The professional wrestler and singer Amy Dumas, better known by her ring name Lita, is currently signed with WWE as an analyst. She retired from wrestling in 2006 and then formed a punk band called, The Luchagors. Their first album came out in 2007. Lita underwent a breast augmentation surgery back in 1999 and she is a vegan. She was romantically involved with both Matt Hardy and Joseph Copeland but she isn’t married yet.

 The Undertaker-$17 Million

Known by his ring name The Undertaker, Mark William Calaway is currently a free agent. The 53-year old is considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers ever. His links to the supernatural and his scare tactics brought him huge popularity and held 17 championships in his career. Besides his wrestling career, Mark is also busy with real estate investments. He and his wife also established a fund to help save animals.

 Shawn Michaels-$17 Million

His real name is Michael Shawn Hickenbottom but he is known as Shawn Michaels, the four-time world champion. The retired professional wrestler is also an actor and a television presenter. Michaels is now an ambassador and a trainer to the WWE. Hickenbottom is also the host of Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures, an outdoor television show that revolves around hunting animals. After his first marriage failed, his second wedding took place in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999. He and his wife Rebecca have two children together.

 Alundra Blayze

This lady is known by her ring names Alundra Blayze and Madusa but her real name is Debrah Ann Miceli. She was the first woman to receive the Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Rookie of the year in 1988. The monster truck driver and former wrestler, Debrah also appeared in several films such as Shootfighter II and Death Match. When she married her second husband, Alan Jonason in 2011, the wedding ceremony was broadcast to her fans over the Internet. 

Booker T-$5 Million

Retired wrestler Robert Booker Tio Huffman or Booker T, is now a wrestling color commentator and promoter. This legend is a six-time world champion who held 21 titles. Booker T has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He appeared in 27 video games, published two books, and has had several acting gigs. He appeared in Ready to Rumble (as himself), and in an episode of the fantasy drama television series, Charmed.

Stacy Keibler-$4.5 Million

The gorgeous Stacy Kiebler is not just a professional wrestler but also a cheerleader, actress, dancer, and a model. She has appeared on television series such as What About Brian and George Lopez, as well as on How I Met Your Mother. She hosted a show called Supermarket Superstar in 2013 and she was a guest judge on Runway that same year. She dated actor George Clooney for a while but the two broke up in 2013. She then married Jared Pobre in 2014 and was soon giving birth to two children.

Chris Benoit

On June 22, 2007, professional wrestler Christopher Michael Benoit killed his wife and son and then hanged himself two days after the gruesome crime. How could all this happen? Well, according to some, depression and brain damage can be considered as contributing factors to the tragedy. When the details of how Nancy, Benoit’s wife, and Daniel, his 7-year old son, died, WWE removed almost all references to his name from their website.

Trish Stratus-$6 Million

Patricia Anne Stratigeas is a best known for her time in the WWE when she went by the name of Trish Stratus. She is also a fitness model, actress, and a television personality. This beauty has appeared on many magazine covers and she hosted several television shows. Trish is the youngest member inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. As of 2008, Patricia owns a yoga studio which won the Top Choice Awards’ Best Yoga Studio award in 2013.

Road Dogg – $1.2 Million

Brian James became recognized back in 1994 in the World Wrestling Federation with the stage name, The Roadie. Two years later, he became known as Road Dogg. His workout program was always intact even before becoming a wrestler because he was actually a part of the United States Marines at one point. These days, he doesn’t appear inside the ring anymore but he works behind the scenes as a producer for the WWE.

Brian “Crush” Adams – Unknown

Brian Adams was a wrestler who was most known for his time on the WWF and WCW. During the World Wrestling Federation, he went by the alias, Crush. He used his real name during his time on the World Championship Wrestling. He also tried to pursue a career in boxing but he had to enter retirement due to some personal injuries. He was only 43 years old when he passed away back in 2007 due to respiratory failure.

Big Boss Man – $15 Million

Ray Wahington Taylor Jr. was known in the World Wrestling Federation as the Big Boss Man. He earned a place in the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2016. He was happily married to his childhood sweetheart Angela and the couple has two daughters named Lacy Abilene and Megan Chyanne. Sadly, a heart attack ended the Big Boss Man’s life back in 2004 when he was only 41 years old.

Mark Henry – $4.5 Million

Mark Henry entered the wrestling industry in 1996 but prior to this decision of his, he already had a successful career as a record-breaking powerlifter and weightlifter. We don’t really think someone like him undergoes a very strict diet to stay strong. Back in 2011, Henry was able to bag the World Heavyweight Championship of the WWE. He finally earned his spot at the WWE Hall of Fame in March 2018.

Paul Bearer – $200K

Paul Bearer didn’t really need to stay fit or get some bruises in the ring to earn a fortune from the wrestling industry because he did a pretty good job as a wrestling manager. He managed famous wrestlers like Kane and The Undertaker. Bearer once weighed over 500 pounds but he was able to lose over 200 pounds after undergoing a gastric bypass surgery. Bearer passed away in 2013 when he was 58 years old. The cause of death was said to be a heart attack.

Jeff Hardy – $12 Million

Jeff Hardy is a very famous name from the wrestling industry. Together with his brother Matt and wrestling diva Lita, they found success as the trio named Team Xtreme. Some of the championships he was able to win were the WWE Championship and two World Heavyweight Championships. Outside of wrestling, he has decided to pursue a career in music and is currently a part of a band called PeroxWhy?Gen. Hardy seems like he has been living a healthy lifestyle because he is still very strong and fit in his 40s.

Matt Hardy – $5 Million

Matt Hardy is the older brother of the previously mentioned, Jeff Hardy. Matt is known for the numerous championship belts he has won competing in the tag team division. He was in a long relationship with co-wrestler, Lita until it was discovered that she was cheating on him with another wrestler named Edge. We’re sure he needs to have a good health and fitness routine to be able to still be a name to beat in the ring even though he’s already in his 40s.

X-Pac – $500K

Sean Waltman was a well-known name during the 1990s – referred to as X-Pac. He started out with the World Wrestling Federation and he is currently a part of the Legends program of the World Wrestling Entertainment. He bagged a ton of championships throughout the entire course of it but most of his wins were when he competed in the tag team and cruiserweight divisions. Waltman might already be 46 years old but he is still quite buff and he clearly spends a lot of time at the gym.

Kurt Angle – $25 Million

Kurt Angle has been pursuing wrestling ever since he was still in college. He eventually pursued wrestling professionally by the late 1990s. Throughout his whole career, Angle was able to bag the WWE Championship, the WWE Heavyweight Championship, and the WCW Championship. In 2006, he decided to leave the WWE and he later had a successful career in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Angle was rushed to the hospital a couple of times in 2015 after he had to get surgery to remove a benign tumor and fluid buildup in his spine.

Chris Jericho – $18 Million

Chris Jericho started his career with the World Wrestling Entertainment back in the 1990s but these days, you can catch him competing at New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Jericho was able to be named as the World Heavyweight Champion of the WWE for a total of three times. He is considered to be one of the most popular names from the WWE. Outside of wrestling, Jericho is known for being one of the owners of a branch of D1 Sports Training and Therapy.

Ken Shamrock – $1.5 Million

Former wrestler Ken Shamrock is known for appearing in the WWF and TNA. Even if he was able to win many titles, he’s had a more successful career as a mixed martial artist. He was the first ever name in the UFC who was named as the UFC Superfight Champion. He son Ryan also tried his luck in the MMA but he has been laying low recently. His other son Sean also wanted to pursue an MMA career but he had to stop after one of his kidneys was removed because of cancer.

Owen Hart – Unknown

Owen Hart came from a big family that is full of wrestlers. Hart was able to bag the WWF European Championship once, the WWF Intercontinental Championship twice, and the WWF World Tag Team Championship four times. It seemed that no health insurance plan could have saved him in 1999 when an accident that happened on the ring killed him instantly. He fell from a harness and landed chest first on the ring’s top rope. Some fans say Hart haunts the arena where his death had happened.

Rick Steiner – $2 Million

Rick Steiner whose real name is Robert Rechsteiner, made his debut at the World Championship Wrestling and he was later able to bag the World Tag Team Championship eight times. He was also a two-time World Tag Team Champion during his stint on the World Wrestling Federation. Steiner doesn’t really wrestle anymore these days but he keeps himself busy by working as a real estate broker – which perhaps brings him a lot of cash, too.

Billy Kidman – $22 Million

Billy Kidman is most remembered for his time on World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federating during the late 1990s through the early 2000s. He is known for being a member of wrestling stables like Raven’s Flock, The Filthy Animals, and The New Blood. During his time on the WCW, he was named as the Cruiserweight Champion thrice and the World Tag Team Champion twice. These days, he doesn’t need to focus on intense workouts anymore because he works behind the scenes as a WWE producer.

Tito Santana – Unknown

Since the late 1970s, Tito Santana has been well recognized at the World Wrestling Federation. From his WWF career, he won the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship twice and the Tag Team Championship twice as well. By 2004, he finally landed a place in the WWE Hall of Fame. Outside of his wrestling career, he is known for teaching Spanish and coaching the basketball team of the Eisenhower Middle School in New Jersey. Santana surely has some fitness secrets because he still gets to wrestle in his 60s.

Damien Sandow – $2 Million

Damien Sandow started his World Wrestling Entertainment career in 2002 but he used the ring name, Aaron Stevens. His ring name changed to Idol Stevens in 2006 but he finally settled for Damien Sandow in 2010. He is known for his impersonations and he has also won the WWE Tag Team Championship once. These days, Sandow is out of the wrestling industry and he is apparently devoting his time to taking acting classes because he wants to appear in movies.

Diamond Dallas Page – $8 Million

Diamond Dallas Page appeared on the WCW, WWF, and TNA and his wrestling career lasted for about two decades. He was able to bag the WCW World Heavyweight Championship thrice, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice, and the WCW World Tag Team Championship four times. He is the man behind the Yoga for Regular Guys Workout which is a yoga fitness program he created. You can also catch him hosting the radio show called DDP Radio.

Kamala – Unknown

Kamala is a wrestler who made his WWF debut during the mid-1980s. He is most remembered for wearing face and body paint and for bringing around a shield and spear with him. He would also be barefoot every time he would compete in a match. Back in 1992, he faced a diabetes diagnosis but he said no to the treatments he needed. This later led to him losing both of his legs.

The Russian Bear – Unknown

Ivan Koloff, who had the moniker The Russian Bear, was a wrestler from the 1960s who was a part of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. He was known for being a one-time winner of the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. Other than being known as a wrestler, Koloff had been an ordained minister and released two books. Liver cancer ended his life in February 2017. He was 74 years old at the time of his death.

John Nord – $1 Million

During the 1980s, John Nord started his wrestling career at the World Class Championship Wrestling and American Wrestling Association. He took on the ring name Nord The Barbarian, but when he made his WWF and WCW debut, he went by the ring name The Berzerker and later his real name John Nord. After entering retirement from professional wrestling in 2002, he worked at Nord East Motors which was his brother’s car dealership.

Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – $500K

Jake The Snake Roberts is known for appearing in the WWF, WCW, NWA, ECW, and TNA. He is most remembered for bringing snakes with him in the ring and his most famous snake was Damien the python. Back in February 2014, it was reported that he had muscular cancer but he was able to become cancer-free about five months later. In August 2014, it was reported that he had double pneumonia.

Rowdy Roddy Piper – $4 Million

Rowdy Roddy Piper who was born Roderick George Toombs was in the wrestling industry for more than three decades. Piper was one of the most popular “villains” in the world of wrestling. In 2005, he finally earned his own spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. A year later, in 2006, Piper’s battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma was made public but he was able to stay alive up until 2015. His cause of death in 2015 was a cardiac arrest which was connected to his high blood pressure.

Marc Mero – $3 Million

Marc Mero used his real name when he entered the World Wrestling Federation. When he competed at the TNA and WCW, he went by the ring name Johnny B. Badd. Mero’s health was on the line once and he was told he needed to undergo a heart surgery. Luckily, his heart isn’t enlarged anymore and he didn’t need to push through with the surgery. He currently works as a motivational speaker.

Debra – $667K

In 1995, Debra Marshall made her World Championship Wrestling debut and went by the ring name, Queen Debra. She started appearing in the World Wrestling Federation by 1998 but she only went by the name Debra. She was crowned the WWF Women’s Champion in 1999. Marshall is also known for formerly being married to Stone Cold Steve Austin who faced a misdemeanor assault arrest after he left Debra with a bleeding nose and a number of bruises.

Kevin Nash – $8 Million

Kevin Nash’s bodybuilding career began a little differently – he started on the WWE and transitioned to the WCW world, where he was one of the three members who founded New World Order. He is now considered a semi-retired WWE wrestler, and best-known for his career in acting. As a matter of fact, Nash has launched this new career by genetically enhancing the villain’s version in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Moreover, Nash played a male stripper next to Channing Tatum, in Magic Mike. 

The Honky Tonk Man – Estimated $4 Million

Wrestling runs in the Farris family, as Wayne Farris aka The Honky Tonk Man, is the cousin of professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry Lawler. Farris has mixed his performances in the WWE and the WCW, and nowadays, he’s following a good workout schedule on the independent circuit. In other news, The Honky Tonk Man has shown great talent making impersonations of Elvis Presley and is enjoying immensely. Furthermore, he’s had a short time in the filming of the court-based show Judge Jeannine Pirro, where he portrayed a defendant’s witness.

Jimmy Snuka – Estimated $200K

James Snuka was a Fijian professional wrestler and actor, whose signature move in the ring was the so-called “Superfly Splash.” He enjoyed a successful WWE career in the 1980s by consistently demonstrating the high-flying style to finish his opponents. Snuka’s life changed completely when he became the center of the investigation and main suspect of his girlfriend’s murder, Nancy Argentino. He pleaded “not guilty,” but his health played its own games, and brought a huge problem to the table, known as dementia. Due to his condition, the charges were dismissed, but he died afterward.

Stephanie McMahon – Estimated $25 Million

The McMahon family has a long story of WWE retirement, and with Stephanie McMahon, it has reached up to four generations in a row! Stephanie became a CBO promoter. She has been appearing on-air from 1999, as a part of the story with The Undertaker. Stephanie was later engaged to Triple H, whom she bizarrely married live on a WWE episode and then in real life. Gradually, she has become the creative director of the WWE and is rumored to be writing her memoir. The book is expected to be released in 2020.

Rico – Estimated $500K

Having begun his exercise and training in the Empire Wrestling Federation, Rico Constantino became a fan favorite in the WWE. It was in an episode of SmackDown! that he established himself as a villain. However, his career was really short, as he retired from the company in 2004. Rico has changed his career orientation and became a Sergeant Officer for the Nevada taxi company, after completing his law enforcement training. Watching his war corpsepaint and fierce facial features, we wouldn’t really want to cross this officer, would we?

Garbage Man – Estimated $100K

Duke Droese is another WWF wrestler who has been famous for the name of ‘Garbage Man,’ for actually carrying garbage cans to the ring before fighting! Trained by Bobby Wales, Droese started his wrestling career in the WWF in Miami, Florida, back in 1990.  Having gained a great amount of weight, Droese should perhaps follow some nutrition advice.  Burgers and milkshakes are fine, but certainly, we don’t expect that from a former wrestler.

Razor Ramon – $3 Million

Scott Oliver Hall who is more popularly known for his ring name Razor Ramon entered the wrestling industry in the 1980s but it was only in the 1990s that he was able to make his debut on the WCW and WWF. He was crowned as the WWF Intercontinental Champion for a total of four times. Hall has been treated at the hospital numerous times for problems like double pneumonia, seizures, and low blood pressure.

Gigantic Kurrgan – Estimated $2 Million

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Canadian actor Robert Maillet used to be known as a professional wrestler from 1997 to 1999. In the past, his ring name was Kurrgan and followed The Rock as a member of The Truth Commission and The Oddities. Nowadays, he’s an actor, appearing in movies such as 300 and Deadpool 2. Either way, Kurrgan has remained fit and even dapper year by year, probably thanks to the important turn his career has taken. He must be his local gym’s favorite client!

Gangrel – Estimated $500K

Fanged and fearful, David Heath is one of the WWE fighters with a respected career. With the stage name of Gangrel, the long-fanged wrestler has made his highlight in the World Wrestling Foundation from 1998 to the mid-2000s. Presently, he’s wrestling for an independent promotion named New Era Pro Wrestling and has remained as fierce as he was during his younger years. Rumor has it that he is an adult entertainment movie director, and thankfully, with his recent baldness and sharp fangs, he’s not the one performing in the movie!

Joey Mercury – Estimated $600K

A wrestler who seemed to have had an extreme makeover is Joey Mercury. Having ditched his french-braided long hair during his glorious wrestling past, Mercury has opted for a bald-headed look and some more formal clothing. The reason behind this outer change is that he chose training instead of fighting on the ring, and more specifically, at the Ring Of Honor’s Dojo. He has publicly revealed his drug addiction starting from his teenage years, but what followed was an addiction to painkillers, even after returning from a six-month rehab.

Justin Credible – Estimated $200K

He is a one-time world champion and a semi-retired professional wrestler. The word’s on Justin Credible aka Peter Joseph “PJ” Polaco in real life. Having enjoyed a respected wrestling and bodybuilding career, it seems like Credible wasn’t willing to retire from his in-ring action; not having the desired recognition or the money could give an athlete something to go on with. Nevertheless, and with the special help of his friend X-Pack, Credible has left behind a WWE career that people would envy, even if that meant a short time appearing in television.

Brutus Beefcake – Estimated $100K

Another example of a meager income from a wrestling career is of Brutus Beefcake. Although he had his share of popularity in the WWF and the WCW, Beefcake didn’t manage to rake in funds to live the glamorous life of a retired wrestler. Even with Hulk Hogan being his idol, he wasn’t able to achieve that much success. Being discovered working for the public transit system was a complete shock, but what he might want to work on is his health and fitness routine, which might have been somewhat neglected of late.

Adam Rose – Estimated $500K

Constantly changing his statements, Adam Rose has finally announced that 2017 would be his last year as a wrestler. The South African professional wrestler had a notorious past, having been suspended for a WWE Wellness Policy violation. There’s more to add to his bad-guy image though; at the time he was serving the suspension, Rose was charged with and found guilty of domestic battery. Afterward, Rose decided to resort to selling t-shirts with his mugshot on them. Not quite a profitable solution, but if it’s for his well-being under the circumstances, then we can’t argue.

Maven – Estimated $100K

Maven made his first steps in the wrestling world after appearing at the debut Tough Enough event. Never making it big in the WWE, he made some brief appearances on MTV shows before eventually working as a bouncer in some NYC clubs. His health started to deteriorate in 2012, when he battled with a prescription drug abuse, eventually getting past it after receiving help from the WWE. A couple of years ago, Maven wrestled again after many years, for the sake of old “glory.”

One Man Gang – Estimated $50K

One Man Gang, as George Gray is most known, might have been enough to wrestle some pretty big guys in the ring, but his muscles didn’t quite help him when the horrific 2016 Louisiana floods transformed his house into a pile of debris. Despite a GoFundMe page raising some bucks for him, the sum was far from what his house actually cost. In later years, he used to work as a prison guard, but he required back treatment, thus, he quit.

Rip Rogers

Younger generations might not be familiar with Rip Rogers, but for the WWE’s “old pals,” he’s a quite recognizable figure. Having won the NWA Mid-American Heavyweight Championship, he eventually ran out of cash, and he reached out to his fans for help with a GoFundMe page. The fact that the page wasn’t set up for some kind of injury or medical treatment for the former Champion lessened his chances of financial success, though many of his old fans responded.

Virgil

If you need some fitness advice and how-to-grow-your-money tips, then Virgil might not be the right person to ask. He’ll mostly provide some pretty good pointers on how to become a successful wrestler and eventually fall from grace. Just like many others, he set up a GoFundMe page to earn some easy bucks, however, he raised very little. He also tried to escape poverty by attending wrestling conventions, but he was mocked by many of the attendees.

Dynamite Kid

Dynamite Kid? Not quite the case these days! Born Tom Billington, Dynamite Kid was quite popular back in the ’90s, after retiring from the industry in 1996. Since then, his life has taken a massive turn for the worse. In 2013, Billington suffered a severe stroke, and since then, he entered a treatment program in the UK, basically being a shut-in. That’s not all though. He currently can’t move one of his legs after serious injuries during his days as a wrestler. Now, that’s bad news!

Matt Cappotelli – Deceased

Another wrestler who gained attention through Tough Enough was Matt Cappotelli, who even won the OVW Heavyweight Championship and was about to become a wrestling star. Sadly, he was diagnosed with cancer. In fact, he had developed a brain tumor which became bigger and bigger, requiring an immediate procedure. Cappotelli underwent two tumor procedures, which were considered to be successful. Tragically though, he passed away in June 2018, as part of his tumor was considered inoperable.

Perry Saturn

Perry Saturn is the stage name of WWE wrestler’s Perry Satullo. Having served for several years in the military, he began his career in wrestling, but disappeared all of a sudden, due to multiple reasons. Rumor has it he’s been bankrupt and homeless, after his strong addiction to painkillers and methamphetamine. In addition, Saturn’s traumatic brain injury has uncovered multiple health problems, such as daily headaches and lack of stability.

Jimmy Wang Yang – Estimated $ 8 Million

Jimmy Wang Yang knows how to burn calories and build a fit body. His wrestling career in the WWE and the WWF lasted for many years and brought him enviable success. His appearance in the World Championship Wrestling and participation in the independent circuit and the so-called Ring Of Honor were just some of the American entrepreneur’s feats. Nowadays, he is the owner of a professional wrestling school named Pro Training and is very good at what he’s doing. You should find out more about his ‘redneck party bus business.’

Harvey Wippleman

It’s incredible, and it’s the truth – Harvey Wippleman might not look it, but he did beat Big Bully Busick and Giant Gonzales, and more wrestling monsters of that kind. He might have hired a great fitness trainer to up his game, but that didn’t matter much after all. Bruno Lauer, his real name, has been occupied with professional wrestling promotions and gradually stepped into the idea of calling himself a manager. Although he has been through hardships, he’s stayed positive. No injury or imprisonment could stop this guy from shining!

Spike Dudley – Estimated $300K

Popularly known as Spike Dudley or Brother Runt, Matthew Hyson has boosted his bank account by working in different positions, like that of a financial planner. Apart from that, he has made his debut in professional wrestling, and then turned to training professional fighters, just like he once was. For the record, he owns a third-grade teacher’s assistant post and must be great at it. Having received a Bachelor of Arts degree prior to his wrestling career proves that there is a reason behind his steps toward financial success.

Lance Storm

It must be really interesting for a former wrestling champion to continue his mark by passing on his knowledge and experience to young little wrestlers. Having your own academy like Lance Storm does is an even better plan, don’t you think? Whoever attends the Storm Wrestling Academy must be really lucky to be taught by a former fighter and economist, who has racked up multiple titles throughout his highlight career moments. With so many offerings emotionally and financially, Lance Storm might never come across bankruptcy.

Beulah McGillicutty

Who runs the ring? Girls! Beulah McGillicutty had the men fighting for her heart back in the days she was a professional wrestling valet, which was kind of flattering. That, though, wasn’t enough for Beulah, for she didn’t just want attention. Tommy Dreamer won the battle, and she made a choice of marrying him. The wrestler-turned-mom was soon pregnant with twin girls! Their kids have already seen the spotlight by participating in The Sopranos. Did Beulah think that she would have such a famous family someday? Likely not!

Hardcore Holly – Estimated $200K

Hardcore Holly is one of the retired wrestlers who used to give the impression of being the worst opponent one could ever have! His 16-year-old career in the WWE and the WWF was written in his detailed autobiography named The Hardcore Truth which we’re hyped to read. His age-defying charm is undeniable, as with his workout-driven physique, making him still an absolute hunk at his age. As far as his other interests are concerned, Holly is a lover of cars and traveling.

Glacier

Remember Glacier and his flashy wrestling suit? Well, he’s obviously changed a lot. Once a martial arts guru in the rings, he used to be among the top wrestlers in the WCW. Moreover, Glacier also pursued an acting career, which really didn’t turn out to be that fruitful of an attempt. But he has other things he’s busy with though, as he’s an activist regarding cancer issues. He now works for a marketing company located in Florida.

Dean Malenko

Dean Malenko is known for his spectacular moves in the ring, having won numerous matches with submission and also having made history in the ECW. Surprisingly, he was never a world champion, although he won several titles. He now works for the WWE as a road agent. Malenko still makes occasional wrestling appearances, despite having suffered a heart attack in 2010. He has three children, living a happy life alongside his wife.

Molly Holly

A legendary figure in the female wrestling industry, Molly Holly dominated the rings of the WWF and WWE, and she was even inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. She still makes wrestling appearances every now and then, while she mostly serves as the female lead coach at The Academy: School of Professional Wrestling, something that also helps her keep her fitness in top levels, looking pretty hot for a 40-year-old. Now that’s a lady you don’t mess around with.

Trevor Murdoch

Trevor Murdoch was one of the most comical figures in the WWE. Apart from bodybuilding and fighting, Murdoch really loved singing as well, and he proved it many times when he grabbed the mic and sang his favorite tune, something that his fans absolutely loved. The former World Tag Team Champion is still active, though less visible, and he also runs his own heavy equipment company. He prefers to spend his free time with his family though.

Doink the Clown – Unknown

Back in 1992, Matt Osborne made his first appearance at the World Wrestling Federation as Doink the Clown. The talent in wrestling ran in his blood because he is the son of wrestler Tony Borne. Osborne passed away in 2013 due to an accidental drug overdose and reports say his heart disease was also a key factor in why his life came to an end. After Osborne, a number of wrestlers took on the persona of Doink the Clown.

The Hitman-$14 Million

Canadian-American former professional wrestler Bret Sergeant Hart, better known as The Hitman, is also a writer and an actor. The man believed to have changed the perception of mainstream wrestling has held championships in five decades. He appeared in many films and television series such as The Simpsons, and he has also been writing a weekly column for the Calgary Sun for years. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016 but the treatment has been successful.

Sable -$1.5 Million

Sable was one of the first WWE Divas who gained huge popularity in professional wrestling. Other than her wrestling career, Rena Marlette Lesnar is also a model and an actress who guest-starred in many television series. Some of the projects she appeared in were the movie Corky Romano as well as the television series Pacific Blue. Her first husband died in a car accident, she divorced the second, and as of 2006, she has been married to Brock Lesnar.

Scotty 2 Hotty

Scott Ronald Garland competed under the names Scott Taylor and Scotty 2 Hotty, his most famous ring name. He currently applies his professional wrestling skills as the trainer at the WWE Performance Center. He started training as a firefighter in 2013 but decided to return to the WWE in 2016. In a 2015 interview, the wrestler said that he is paying more attention to nutrition and also stated that he has been in his best shape ever.

Chyna – $500K

Joan Marie Laurer aka Chyna, started her wrestling career in the 1990s when she appeared in the World Wrestling Federation. She takes credit for being the first ever female to have ever competed at the King of the Ring and Royal Rumble matches. She was one of the first few female wrestlers who was really serious when it came to bodybuilding. Outside of her wrestling career, she is known for releasing an autobiography and working as an adult film star as well. She passed away in 2016 due to an accidental drug overdose.

CM Punk – $8 Million

40-year-old Phillip Jack Brooks is an American former professional wrestler, martial artist, and that is not his only talent, he is also a comic book writer. He is better recognized by his ring name CM Punk. He had a 15-year long career in which he ended up creating a very impressive résumé which includes World Tag Team and Intercontinental Championships, World Heavyweight, ECW, and above all WWE. Punk wishes to come back to the wrestling world and his fans are really excited about it.

Goldberg -$14 Million

William Scott Goldberg or better known as simply Goldberg is a 51-year old professional wrestler and widely considered to be one of the most popular ones of the ’90s! He rose to stardom, thanks to his undefeated streak from 1997 to 1998. If you have been wondering what he’s doing lately, well, Goldberg co-owns and runs a gym and amateur boxing facility in California. He lives with his wife with whom he has a son named Gage.

Hulk Hogan-$25 Million

One of the best, most famous wrestlers ever is certainly Terre Gene Bollea aka Hulk Hogan. The 64-year is probably the most recognized wrestler in the world who is also an actor, entrepreneur, musician, and a television personality. Hulk launched his own energy drink as well as a website about nutrition and dietary products called Hogan Nutrition. His divorce in 2007 almost left him bankrupt but thankfully, he eventually recovered. Hogan must still be doing regular workouts even at his age.

The Hitman-$14 Million

Canadian-American former professional wrestler Bret Sergeant Hart, better known as The Hitman, is also a writer and an actor. The man believed to have changed the perception of mainstream wrestling has held championships in five decades. He appeared in many films and television series such as The Simpsons, and he has also been writing a weekly column for the Calgary Sun for years. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016 but the treatment has been successful.

Lex Luger – $3 Million

Lex Luger is a former wrestler who is most known for his achievements during his time on World Championship Wrestling because he was able to bag the World Heavyweight Championship once and the United States Championship five times. Although he appeared on the WWF, he was never able to win a championship. He got paralyzed in 2007 due to a nerve impingement but he was able to fully recover by 2010 after years of intravenous antibiotic treatment. He now works at the WWE and is tackling their wellness policy.