10 Fascinating WWE WrestleMania 18 Facts
1. Triple H Initially Made Five Times More Than Chris Jericho For The Main Event
When Jericho finally received his WrestleMania payoff months after the show, he was astonished to find out it was in the five figures (he was expecting at least six figures as the defending World Champion). Perturbed by the sum, he asked Triple H man-to-man a week later what his payoff was, and flipped his lid when he found out that Helmsley made roughly five times what Jericho made for the match. He wasn't angry that Helmsley made more than him (he expected that), but felt that the gap should've been narrower.
The next day, a frustrated Jericho sought out McMahon to state his case. He was surprised when the boss handled it quickly (and with a smile, apparently), telling Jim Ross to cut Jericho another check, which Jericho would say was far more than he was anticipating.