WWE Superstars Face 50% Pay Cuts Amid Corporate Greed

After WrestleMania, WWE reportedly required several superstars to re‑negotiate contracts that included up to a 50% pay cut or face release. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods opted to leave rather than accept the new terms, while others reportedly signed reduced contracts under pressure. The move comes as WWE’s parent company, TKO, saw top executives – Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro and Nick Khan – receive salary increases of 272%, 33% and 304% respectively, ranging from $18M to $67M in 2025. The policy has drawn criticism for its similarity to the UFC’s model of heavily underpaying talent while allowing them external sponsorships. piekny-pies.pl