10 Things We Learned From Ryback's First Podcast

10. Ryback's Booking Fee Is $4,500

While Dave Meltzer had reported this previously, the debut episode of Ryback's "Conversation With The Big Guy" podcast all but confirmed Ryan Reeve's requested booking fee of $4,500 per appearance.

What's interesting is that, at first, Pat Buck and Ryan Reeves both seemed to harbour some resentment towards Meltzer for reporting this information and may have even implied it wasn't true. Later in the podcast, however, they basically confirmed the number and began discussing why they feel that the fee is fair.

Granted, $4,500 is a median number since some appearances may be a little less while others may be a little more, but Ryan mentioned his commitment and professionalism as making his requested quote more than fair.

If Reeves can get booked at that appearance fee, more power to him. After all, someone's value is only what someone else is willing to pay and kudos to Ryback for trying to get a premium price. So long as promoters feel that the former Ryback is worth the high asking price by being able to draw fans and sell tickets to their independent wrestling shows, expect more wrestlers to come out of WWE with higher asking prices.