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For three decades, WWE, under Vince McMahon, has reigned as the premier wrestling federation, paying its stars handsomely, especially with a recent billion-dollar TV deal signaling no end to its dominance. Icons like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, John Cena, and Brock Lesnar transformed WWE into a global phenomenon, raking millions. We explore the earnings of these ring legends, sharing the wealth with wrestling aficionados.
#40: Ric Flair – $1 Million
Ric Flair, often celebrated as the most outstanding professional wrestler of all time, enjoyed a 40-year career filled with championship glory, global fame, and immense earnings. Known for his lavish lifestyle, signature “Wooo!,” and larger-than-life persona, he embodied wrestling excellence in and out of the ring.
However, despite his success, financial turbulence followed him. Mismanagement of funds, several costly divorces, excessive spending, and struggles with addiction chipped away at his fortune.