Roman Reigns earned a mere 3-digit salary when he started in WWE: How much did he really make?
Roman Reigns is one of the most popular wrestlers in the history of WWE. The Original Tribal Chief has consistently been a prominent figure in the industry and been one of the highest earners.
Currently boasting a net worth of around $20 million, he is considered one of the wealthiest wrestlers today. Despite his success, Reigns started from modest origins and at one point in his career, he only made a small three-digit salary.
In 2022, Roman Reigns participated in an interview with ESPN, where he talked about his significance in WWE and as the Tribal Chief. This conversation took place before his remarkable WrestleMania 38 bout against Brock Lesnar, in which he would later merge the Universal and WWE titles to become the Undisputed Champion. During the discussion, he also disclosed that he used to earn $500 per week when he was honing his skills in Florida Championship Wrestling.
When discussing the growth of the professional wrestling sector into a billion-dollar industry, Roman Reigns revealed that he was making just $500 while in FCW. To break it down, that amounts to $500 every week, $2000 monthly, and a humble yearly income of $24,000. In contrast, NXT wrestlers currently make a minimum of $50,000 annually.
It just goes to show just how lucrative pro wrestling has become. And, while the legends of the business must be acknowledged, some of this development is thanks in part to the subject of this writing, The OTC. He pushed the envelope, and now everyone is reaping the rewards.
Roman Reigns now earns the big bucks and pulls in $5 million a year
Around 14 years have passed since Roman Reigns was involved in FCW. Even though he was only making $24,000 annually, his persistence and hard work paid off, as he is now earning significantly more. Being a prominent figure on WWE's roster and a key player in the industry, he receives a substantial paycheck every year.
Reigns is now earning nearly 200 times more than when he first started. Reports indicate that he brings in $5 million annually. This amount includes the former Undisputed WWE Champion's salary from the Stamford-based promotion, any additional bonuses, and multiple endorsement deals.
Given the caliber of performance he puts in each and every year this should come as no surprise. And, considering he still has a lot of gas left in the tank, this figure should only increase with every passing year. So, the next time Reigns claims he feeds his entire family, you best believe him.