6. The Big Show (WWE Payroll 1999 - 2007 And 2008 To Present)
Paul Wight had spent years in WCW before he finally jumped ship to Vince McMahon's WWF in 1999. A sort of love story instantly developed, Vince liked what he was getting, a legitimate giant, which is his idea of the perfect main eventer. Big Show fell right in love back, he liked Vince's way of doing things and the big money involved. A firm appreciation of the other man was underway. Show ended up one of the most consistently relied upon acts of the next decade. When a spot needed filling, Vince counted on Show. On the giant's part he has shown his loyalty by being up for anything - sumo matches, crying on TV, even an angle in which he had Vince's head shoved up his bare backside. There was a brief departure in 2007 which served more as a physical break for the Giant. He was back under contract a year later and more than ever proves to be Vince's go-to-guy for media projects or promotional appearances. Big Show will do whatever is asked of him for the WWE.