– WWE reported a total of approximately 870 employees across the world. This does not include the actual wrestlers or any other independent contractors.
– Ever wonder how much it costs to produce Raw and Smackdown? WWE reported that they spend roughly $1.1 million on each episode of Raw or Smackdown.
– WWE is on the hook for $30.6 million for it’s wrestlers’ guaranteed contracts in 2017. This does not include any income over and above they would get for merchandising, licensing, house show or PPV bonuses.
– John Cena has reportedly been earning in the $10 million per year vicinity for the last few years when you factor in his guarantee as well as all his bonuses.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Subscription information available at f4wonline.com
