11 WWE Superstars Who Were Given Huge Contracts

1. The Undertaker

If anyone in the wrestling industry has earned a huge contract, it€™s the Deadman. At this stage in the game, The Undertaker has a deal which pays a guaranteed $2 million per year and includes first class travel and accommodation. As well as this, the Phenom also receives a percentage of merchandise sales, not to mention a share of any PPV revenue for which he is in the main event. Given how €˜Taker can sometimes literally just work one match a year these days €“ as in his regular Wrestlemania match €“ this contract is even more impressive. The Undertaker has been with Vince McMahon€™s company since the 1990 Survivor Series and is held in as high a regard as possible within the industry. With likely just a year left as a performer, it€™s good to see €˜Taker€™s loyalty and battered body being rewarded with such a large contract.
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