The world’s most famous and wealthy wrestlers have earned their fortune and reputation winning numerous wrestling championships throughout their careers.
Read on to discover how these wrestlers rose to fame and became icons of the sport, adored by fans worldwide.
The Top 30 Richest Wrestlers in the World
This article covers the career highlights, iconic wrestling feuds, endorsement deals, and movie roles that helped make these wrestlers incredibly rich.
Here’s our list of the top 30 richest wrestlers in the world:
1. Vince McMahon
Net Worth: $1.8 Billion
Commentator, wrestling promoter, and current CEO of the WWE Vince McMahon has earned much of his $1.8 billion net worth through the WWE.
After taking over the company, which was founded by his father, Vince McMahon built up the wrestling brand and made many of its stars household names.
He is well known for his friendship with Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and one of the richest politicians in the world.
Vince McMahon has owned various luxury properties, including a $40 million mansion in Greenwich and a penthouse in Manhattan valued at $12 million.
2. Dwayne Johnson
Net Worth: $800 Million
Dwayne The Rock Johnson is a former professional wrestler turned Hollywood star whose outstanding net worth of $800 million comes from his entertainment career and as the owner of Teremana Tequila.
Johnson began his wrestling career in the late 1990s as a villain, making his name as a wrestler in World Wrestling Entertainment from 1996 to 2004.
His career as an actor has seen him work with some of the richest directors in the world, including San Andreas, Skyscraper, and Jason Statham in the Fast and Furious franchise.
3. Stephanie McMahon
Net Worth: $150 Million
Stephanie McMahon is a former wrestling valet and current corporate executive for the World Wrestling Entertainment company, with a net worth of $150 million when combined with her husband, Triple H.
With approximately 2.5 million shares in the company to her name, she’s one of the richest people in the industry – and the richest woman in wrestling.
Her father, Vince McMahon, is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the WWE, with Stephanie making appearances in the ring since the late 1990s.
4. Triple H
Net Worth: $150 Million
Born Paul Michael Levesque, Triple H is an American professional wrestler who has performed for the WWE, with endorsements from NXT.
In addition to his performances in the ring, Triple H has acted as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Talents and Live Events for the WWE.
He’s also made appearances in several movies, including Blade: Trinity with Wesley Snipes, Inside Out, and The Chaperone.
5. John Cena
Net Worth: $80 Million
Professional wrestler and actor John Cena is one of the wealthiest WWE wrestlers, with a net worth of $80 million to date through his wrestling and movie roles.
After starting at the Ultimate Pro-Wrestling (UPW) academy, Cena joined the WWF in 2000 before winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2004.
His on-screen appearances include working with some of the richest actors in the world, including Vin Diesel on F9, Ready to Rumble, and The Marine.
6. Steve Austin
Net Worth: $30 Million
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is one of the richest wrestlers in the world and is the winner of three Royal Rumbles, as well as a six-time WWE World Heavyweight Championship winner.
In addition to being one of the richest WWE wrestlers in the world, Austin has had a successful career in movies, appearing in films such as The Longest Yard, The Condemned, and The Expendables.
With a net worth of $30 million, Steve Austin has owned some of the most expensive houses in the world, including a mansion he sold for $3.4 million.
7. Hulk Hogan
Net Worth: $25 Million
Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hulk Hogan is one of the most recognizable names in professional wrestling, reaching the peak of his fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
Following his hugely successful wrestling career, Hogan made several movie appearances, including in Rocky III with Sylvester Stallone, No Holds Barred, and Suburban Commando.
Much of Hogan’s $25 million net worth has come through his clever merchandising, with the wrestling legend known for his entrepreneurial acumen.
8. Stacy Keibler
Net Worth: $25 Million
Former professional wrestler, model, and actress Stacy Keibler has earned much of her impressive $25 million net worth through her marriage to tech executive Jared Pobre.
Also, the former girlfriend of George Clooney, Keibler’s early career saw her working as one of the Nitro Girls for the WCW network.
After making her WWF debut in 1991, she worked for both the SmackDown! and Raw brands before leaving the profession in 2006.
9. Chris Jericho
Net Worth: $18 Million
Chris Jericho is a Canadian-American professional wrestler who first began performing in the ring in the 1990s with WCW.
Jericho joined the WWF in 1999 and earned a reputation for his flamboyant, rock-star-style performances, winning the World Heavyweight Championship on three occasions.
In addition to several movie appearances, Jericho has enjoyed a successful music career as the lead singer of the heavy metal band, Fozzy.
10. The Undertaker
Net Worth: $17 Million
One of the most popular and enduring of all wrestlers, The Undertaker began his career in wrestling in the mid-1980s, joining the WWE in 1990.
His real name is Mark William Calaway, The Undertaker has fought under a variety of monikers including The Punisher and The Master of Pain, using The Undertaker since 1990.
One of the most celebrated wrestlers in the world, The Undertaker’s net worth is an impressive $17 million.
11. Big Show
Net Worth: $16 Million
Professional wrestler Big Show has a net worth of $16 million, beginning his professional career in 1994 with the WCW before later moving to the WWE.
Dubbed “The Giant” and promoted as the son of legendary wrestler Andre the Giant, Big Show has entered the ring to fight many of the sport’s icons, including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
In addition to his wrestling career, Big Show has appeared on reality television shows including Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, and appeared with one of the richest bodybuilders in the world in Jingle All The Way.
12. Bill Goldberg
Net Worth: $16 Million
Bill Goldberg began his professional sporting career as an American Football player, before making the transition to wrestling in the 1990s.
At one point one of the highest-paid wrestlers in the world, he was earning $2.5 million each year while on the payroll of AOL Time Warner, the parent company of WCW.
He’s also appeared in several movies including Universal Soldier: The Return with Michael Jai White, American Satan, and with Chris Rock in the comedy, The Longest Yard.
13. Dave Bautista
Net Worth: $16 Million
Professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and actor Dave Bautista moved into wrestling after starting his career as a professional fighter.
He’s since gone on to act in a string of popular Hollywood movies, including Blade Runner 2047, Spectre, and Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy series co-starring Chris Pratt.
As a wrestler, Dave Bautista Bautista won the World Heavyweight Championship during WrestleMania 21, and he’s worked with some of the richest MMA fighters in the world while at the UFC.
14. Jeff Jarrett
Net Worth: $15 Million
American professional wrestler and promoter Jeff Jarrett began his career in 1986 working as a referee for his father Jerry Jarrett’s Continental Wrestling Association.
He wrestled in the WWF between 1993 and 1996, switching to the WCW for a year before returning to the WWF for several years.
After leaving the sport as a participant, Jarrett continued to serve as an investor for TNA Entertainment, also starting his own company Global Force Wrestling in 2014.
15. Edge
Net Worth: $14 Million
Adam Joseph Copeland, known professionally as Edge, is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and actor with a net worth of $14 million.
After appearing in independent wrestling promotions in the 1990s, Edge signed a deal with WWF in 1997, going on to win the WWF Intercontinental Championships.
Throughout his career, he’s won a total of 5 Intercontinental Championships, 14 World Tag Team Championships, and 11 World Championships.