Roman Reigns' Salary Rumors Debunked Amid WWE's Cost-Cutting Measures
Roman Reigns' Pay Scale Under Scrutiny
As Roman Reigns continues his break from WWE programming following WrestleMania, speculation has emerged regarding a potential decrease in his salary. Reports suggest that the new majority owner of WWE is considering reducing his earnings due to his limited appearances throughout the year.
Former WWE staff member Jonathan Coachman and AAA commentator Hugo Savinovich have discussed how TKO Group Holdings, WWE's parent company, is expected to manage Reigns' lucrative contract amidst ongoing budget cuts. This comes on the heels of significant WWE roster cuts following WrestleMania 41, with indications that more releases may be forthcoming.
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While there are no confirmed updates regarding future releases, it appears that Roman Reigns may not be affected by the cost-cutting measures. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there are currently seven WWE Superstars earning over $5 million annually, with expectations that two more could reach that threshold by year-end.
Meltzer emphasized that aside from The Rock, Roman Reigns ranks as the highest-paid WWE Superstar on the current roster. He also refuted Coachman's claims that TKO requested a review of Reigns' pay structure for potential cuts or changes.
“There are seven WWE performers earning well over $5 million per year, and two others who may also hit that figure this year. Aside from The Rock, the highest paid is Roman Reigns. Whatever stories that went around from Jonathan Coachman that TKO asked Reigns to take a pay cut or restructure his deal are false.”
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The Impact of Roman Reigns' Storyline on WWE's Success
WWE executives have consistently credited Roman Reigns' Bloodline storyline as a key factor in the company's financial success during a challenging post-COVID era. After a successful heel run, Reigns has transitioned to a babyface character, last appearing on WWE programming during Raw after WrestleMania 41, where he faced attacks from Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker.
Outside of WWE, Reigns is set to star in 'The Pickup,' an action-comedy film scheduled for release on August 6 on Prime Video. Additionally, he will appear in Legendary's upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter.