WWE: 19 Former Wrestlers Who Had Salaries You Won't Believe

10. Mike Tyson, $3.5 Million In WWF 1998

Mike Tyson received the huge sum of $3.5 million for his few appearances in the WWF in 1998. More specifically, this is sum was for Tyson to be the guest enforcer in the WrestleMania 14 main event between Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Austin / Tyson chemistry was heated and it ended up being a big draw for fans. The price may have seemed a big sum (especially when you consider the less than stellar period WWF was in previous) but it ended up a wise investment - Tyson is credited as being one of the turning points in the Monday Night Wars. He put eyes on the WWF and the popularity of McMahon's brand of pro wrestling then exploded.