It’s easy to see why WWE has been so popular over the years if you’re a big fan of the company. WWE is a source of entertainment for at-home fans as well as a showcase for outstanding wrestlers who can show off their talents and physical achievements. Because WWE has been around for so long, several of the most well-known wrestlers have retired and are no longer engaged in the company. We’ve put together a list so you can see what your favorite WWE wrestlers have been up to lately.
Big Show – $20 Million
When he first started, he was known as The Giant, but as time went on, he began to go by his new moniker, Big Show, which is what most people remember him by. Big Show has been a world champion seven times and has dabbled in acting as well as wrestling. He has been in a number of films and television shows, with Knucklehead (2010) being one of his most notable roles. His total earnings over the course of his career are estimated to be over $20 million.
Big Show – $20 Million
Tugboat – Unknown
Fred Ottman was known for his accurate nicknames. The Tugboat was once an associate of Hulk Hogan and later became a member of the organization The Natural Disasters (where he earned his other nickname, the Typhoon). He retired from wrestling in 2001 and went to work as a safety manager in Florida, which he enjoyed. He also started coaching his two sons’ small league teams. Despite the fact that his net worth is unknown, we believe Fred is now enjoying retirement following a successful “regular” career as well as a successful wrestling career.
Tugboat – Unknown
Kane – $9 Million
Glenn Thomas Jacobs, better known as Kane, is 51 years old and still works for WWE, occasionally appearing on SmackDown. When he became a businessman, an actor, and even a politician, his fame skyrocketed. In 2016, he was cast in the critically acclaimed film See No Evil, and in 2018, he was elected mayor of Knox County. Aside from that, Glenn works as an insurance agent, thus his net worth has risen to $9 million.
Kane – $9 Million
The Ultimate Warrior- Deceased
James Brian Hellwig is best known as The Ultimate Warrior, but he also went by the moniker The Warrior and the Dingo Warrior. Did you know that in 1993, he changed his true name to Warrior because he was so invested in his character? There were stories and conspiracy theories floating around before he died, claiming that he had died a long time before and that another wrestler had taken his place. He did, however, succumb to a heart attack in 2014, when he was only 54 years old.
The Ultimate Warrior
Ric Flair – $3 Million
Let’s take a look back at the history of wrestling and Rick Flair’s 40-year career. Rick, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, is a 16-time world champion, yet he claims to have held the title for a total of 21 times. He, like other professional wrestlers, has made numerous televised appearances. Unfortunately, he went through some difficult times after his pro wrestler son died of a heroin overdose.
Ric Flair – $3 Million
Macho Man- Deceased
Even if you’re not a wrestling fan, you’ve probably heard of this name. Manly Man Randy Savage went on to become a household name and is still regarded as one of the best wrestlers of all time. He had a 32-year career during which he won 29 titles. He, like other wrestlers, appeared in films and television shows, including some of the most well-known, such as Ready to Rumble, Baywatch, Spider-Man, and others. He died in an automobile accident in 2011, and an autopsy found that he had a cardiac condition that he was unaware of.
Macho Man
Rey Mysterio – Estimated $10m
Rey Mysterio, who was born Oscar Gutierrez, is another well-known masked man who wears masks similar to those worn by Lucha Libre wrestlers. He rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s as a result of his unique wrestling technique. He won significant titles such as the World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Championship, and WWE Cruiserweight Championship over his ten-year tenure, earning him the moniker King of Mystery. Something is clearly going on here because he looks exactly the same as he did ten years ago! Rey Mysterio is still in wrestling, but now in Lucha Underground and on independent shows, wearing his characteristic masks.
Rey Mysterio – Estimated $10m
Sunny – Estimated $300k
Famously known as Sunny, Tammy Lynn Sytch is one of the unfortunate persons who let popularity get the best of her. She struggled with alcohol and drug problems for years until being arrested and imprisoned in 2017. Although many people were surprised, she had a history of DUIs, so her arrest was not wholly unexpected. Needless to say, WWE terminated her contract immediately, although there are allegations that she is now attempting to reclaim her life and has returned to treatment.
Sunny – Estimated $300k
Razor Ramon – $3 Million
Scott Oliver Hall, often known as Razor Ramon, began his professional wrestling career in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that he broke through, having debuted in the WWF and WCW. He went on to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship four times after that. Unfortunately, his health hasn’t been great recently, and he’s spent time in the hospital for things like double pneumonia, low blood pressure, and seizures.
Razor Ramon – $3 Million
Lou Ferrigno – $12 million
Lou Ferrigno is an actor, fitness trainer, and former professional bodybuilder from the United States. He has won an IFBB Mr. America title as well as two Mr. Universe titles in a row! You may recognize him from his performances in “The Incredible Hulk” as an actor. He’s also acted in Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, as well as The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man, in which he played himself.
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Lou Ferrigno – $12 million
Chyna- Deceased
Joan Marie Laurer made her professional wrestling debut in the 1990s as Chyna for the WWF, and she holds the record for being the first woman to compete in the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring contests. She was one of the first women in the wrestling world to take bodybuilding seriously, and she clearly opened the path for those who came after her. She shifted her focus to writing once her wrestling career ended, and she was able to publish an autobiography. She also attempted to enter the adult industry, but she died of a drug overdose in 2016.
Chyna
Sable – $1.5 Million
Let’s take another look at WWE history, this time focusing on Rena Marlette Lesnar, often known as Sable, one of the company’s early divas. She rose to fame not only as a wrestler and model but also as an actress, appearing in a number of films and television shows, including Pacific Blue and Corky Romano. Her first spouse died in a vehicle accident, ending their marriage prematurely, but her second marriage didn’t work out as well and ended in a divorce. She married Brock Lesnar in 2006 after finding a partner who appears to be a wonderful match for her.
Sable – $1.5 Million
Sid Vicious – $5 Million
Sid Eudy or Sid Vicious, one of the older generation’s wrestlers, has been a professional wrestler since the 1980s, with his career beginning at the World Championship Wrestling. He finally joined the WWE and WWF. His career was far from a failure, as he won a lot of championship belts. Sid, now 57 and retired, was still physically well enough at 51 to compete in a competition, albeit it was more for show.
Sid Vicious – $5 Million
The Coach – $2 Million
Jonathan Coachman, unlike many others, did not fade from view once his professional wrestling career ended. He’s still a Raw brand color commentator, and he re-signed with WWE in 2018, so we’re curious to see if this is a true comeback, or simply something to keep his adrenaline pumping. Coachman, who is 45 years old and looks as young as ever, is happily married with two children. His net worth is projected to be $2 million, but given the deal he recently signed, that could change shortly.
The Coach – $2 Million
Mideon – Unknown
Let us now turn our attention to Dennis Knight, also known as Mideon. He was also known by the nicknames Phineas I. Godwin and Tex Slazenger. He went on to become a chef after retiring from professional wrestling and is now living a normal life with a normal job. In Clearwater, Florida, you can experience some of his cuisines.
Mideon – Unknown
Kelly Kelly – $1 Million
Barbara Jean Blank or Kelly Kelly, another female professional wrestler who is both a model and a TV personality, is next on our list. She left the WWE in 2012 to seek other opportunities, but she has not disappeared from the spotlight. She has had multiple television appearances, including her debut on Days of Our Lives in 2017 and her participation in E!’s WAGS.
Kelly Kelly – $1 Million
Mr. McMahon – $1.7 Billion
The majority owner of WWE, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, also known as Mr. McMahon, is well-known. He is the company’s chairman and CEO, but he is also the founder of Alpha Entertainment, as well as a businessman, actor, and film producer. As a result, it’s not surprising that his net worth is $1.7 billion and that he was named to Forbes’ annual list of billionaires. He owns seven houses and a yacht, among other pricey possessions.
Mr. Mcmahon – $1.7 Billion
Yokozuna
Rodney Agatupa Anoai, better known as Yokozuna, was the first wrestler of Samoan ethnicity in history. He is also the only wrestler from Samoa to have won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He died abruptly at the age of 34 while on tour in Europe in 2000. He was discovered motionless in his hotel room, and it was initially assumed that he died of a heart attack due to his body type, but pulmonary edema was proven to be the cause of his death.
Yokozuna
The Great Khali – $16 Million
The Great Khali, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch and looms above his opponents, is one of the tallest pro wrestlers. Dalip Singh Rana used to work for the Punjab State Police before opting to join the ring. After starting his own school, the Continental Wrestling Entertainment, in 2015, it appears that the Great Khali is progressively retiring from wrestling and eager to share his experience. The Great Khali returned to WWE in 2017 and assisted his pal Jinder Mahal in the Battleground, indicating that there is still some life left in the battery. Aside from his wrestling career, the Great Khali is a well-known television personality in both the United States and India.
The Great Khali – $16 Million
Nataliya Kuznetsova – Unknown
Nataliya Kuznetsova, a Russian professional bodybuilder, is widely regarded as Russia’s most prominent female bodybuilder. She is the European champion in the bench press and deadlift, as well as the world champion in arm lifting, bench press, and deadlift. Nataliya is also the most well-known female bodybuilder in the world. Her net worth is unclear, although she gets a lot of money via promotional Instagram posts.
Nataliya Kuznetsova – Unknown
Lex Luger – $3 Million
Lex Luger is regarded as one of the best wrestlers of all time, having won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship five times. He also attempted to compete in the WWF, but he was unsuccessful. He was paralyzed in 2007 due to nerve impingement, but he was able to rehabilitate and was back to his old self by 2010. He works with WWE and is a part of their wellness program.
Lex Luger – $3 Million
Skinner – $1.5 Million
Steve Keirn or Skinner, a member of The Fabulous team, is one of the more veteran professional wrestlers who has competed several times at the World Wrestling Federation. He finally retired from wrestling, albeit only in the competitive sense, having founded his own wrestling school in the 1980s. He continues to provide training to anybody interested in participating in this activity. He’s now 66 years old, but owing to his own gym, he’s still in very decent shape. He and his wife live in Florida.
Skinner – $1.5 Million
Scotty 2 Hotty – Unknown
Scott Ronald Garland became a coach after his professional wrestling career ended. Scott Taylor or Scotty 2 Hotty can be found in the WWE Performance Center. He attempted to pursue a different professional path, even enrolling in fireman training in 2013, but in 2016, he returned to WWE. In a 2015 interview, he stated that he now takes much better care of himself than he did previously and that he is in the best form of his life.
Scotty 2 Hotty – Unknown
Goldberg – $14 Million
William Scott Goldberg, aka Goldberg, is a 51-year-old wrestler who made a name for himself in the 1990s. He went undefeated from 1997 to 1998, and he immediately gained notoriety. He is doing well these days, living with his wife and son. In California, he owns a gym with an amateur boxing facility.
Goldberg – $14 Million
Jacqueline – Unknown
Jacqueline DeLois Moore, better known as just Jacqueline, is a professional wrestler and manager. She is the only woman to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, and she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. She appeared in video games and did other things in the entertainment sector, just like other well-known WWE wrestlers. She worked as a trainer on MTV’s reality show Tough Enough. Even though she is approaching 60 years old, she still looks great, thanks to daily exercise, no doubt.
Jacqueline – Unknown
Stone Cold Steve Austin – $45 Million
Steve Austin or Stone Cold Steve Austin When his injuries were too much for his body to bear, Steve Austin retired. His estimated net worth is $45 million, which is not surprising given that the six-time WWF Champion transferred his concentration to acting when his wrestling career ended. His numerous appearances in films and TV shows include playing Inspector Jake Cage in Nash Bridges and appearing in The Expendables.
Stone Cold Steve Austin – $45 Million
The Rock – $220 Million
Many people are familiar with The Rock or Dwayne Douglas Johnson, as his acting career has established him as a household figure. He is, in fact, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, although few people are aware of this. Dwayne Wade excels at whatever he sets his mind to, so it’s no surprise that he has a net worth of $220 million and has been named one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine. In addition, he established the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation to assist children who are terminally sick, demonstrating that he has a decent heart.
The Rock – $220 Million
Mick Foley – $15 Million
Mick Foley or Michael Francis went by a variety of identities, including Dude Love, Mankind, and Cactus Jack, although he retired from professional wrestling at a young age. He chose a new career route and has since appeared in films, on television, and on the radio. When he appeared as Mankind on an episode of Boy Meets World, he connected his wrestling and acting careers. He conducts a lot of charity work, and he usually aids youngsters. He shares his home with his wife, Colette, and their four children.
Mick Foley – $15 Million
Batista – $13 Million
Another former wrestler on this list, David Michael Bautista Jr. or Batista, is a bodybuilder and mixed martial artist who is now making a living as an actor. He pursued acting when his wrestling career ended, appearing in films such as Spectre, The Man with the Iron Fists, Riddick, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he plays ‘Drax.’ One company, which was being probed for prescription medications, attempted to frame him. They accused Batista of using steroids, but they couldn’t prove it, so he denied everything.
Batista – $13 Million
Hulk Hogan – $25 Million
Terre Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, is one of the most well-known wrestlers of all time and a key figure in shaping the professional wrestling industry into what it is today. He tried his hand at acting, music, entrepreneurship, and even became a television personality in addition to his wrestling career. Hulk Hogan was mainly successful in the ventures he took on, such as producing his own energy drink and launching his own website, Hogan Nutrition, which offers supplement and nutrition advice. He suffered a tumultuous divorce in 2007 and nearly lost everything, but he recovered. Despite his advanced age, he is in wonderful health.
Hulk Hogan – $25 Million
Randy Orton – $11 Million
Randy Keith Orton is one of the few wrestlers on this list who is still active. He has also dabbled in acting, appearing on That’s What I Am in addition to being a part of the SmackDown brand. He’s also made appearances on Deal or No Deal and Jimmy Kimmel Live! He was caught using steroids in 2007, but he never said anything about it. He divorced Samantha Speno in 2013 and married Kimberly Kessler in 2015.
Randy Orton – $11 Million
Edge – $14 Million
Edge or Adam Joseph Copeland became an actor after retiring from professional wrestling, yet he is still considered one of the best wrestlers of all time. He has 31 championships under his belt and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. In 2004, he published his autobiography which he dubbed “Adam Copeland on Edge.” Edge despises cigarettes, which he allegedly tried as a teen but has since abandoned.
Edge – $14 Million
Lita – $4 Million
Lita or Amy Dumas, a former professional wrestler, was also a singer. She retired from professional wrestling in 2006, although she continues to work for WWE as an analyst. She joined the punk band The Luchagors shortly after quitting from wrestling, and they published their first album the following year. She has been in a lot of love tales, including those with Joseph Copeland and Matt Hardy, but she has yet to marry anyone.
Lita – $4 Million
The Undertaker – $17 Million
Another well-known wrestler is the Undertaker, also known as Mark William Calaway, who is now 53 years old yet still competes. However, it appears that few employers are interested in hiring him, thus he remains unemployed. Many people feared him as an opponent because he had won 17 championships. He quickly recognized that wrestling was not something he could do indefinitely, so he decided to pursue a career in real estate, which he has done rather well in. He and his wife share a passion for animals, and the two have established a foundation to aid with animal rescue.
The Undertaker – $17 Million
Shawn Michaels – $17 Million
Shawn Michaels, aka Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, is a four-time world champion wrestler. He, like many others, pursued an acting career and eventually became a television host. He is now the WWE’s major ambassador and hosts the outdoor show Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures, which focuses on animal hunting. Despite the fact that his first marriage ended in divorce, he met his present wife Rebecca in 1999, and the two have been married since then and have two children together.
Shawn Michaels – $17 Million
Alundra Blayze – Unknown
Debrah Ann Miceli, sometimes known as Madusa or Alundra Blayze, was the first woman to be crowned Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1988. She is a big fan of monster trucks, which she has been driving for a long time. She left wrestling to pursue a career in acting. She had roles in films such as Death Match and Shootfighter II. In fact, she is still quite popular, and her wedding to Alan Jonason, her second husband, was aired live on the internet to a huge audience.
Alundra Blayze – Unknown
Booker T – $5 Million
When he was a pro wrestler, Robert Booker Tio Huffman went by the moniker Booker T, and during his career, he won the world championship six times and had 21 other titles. He went on to work as a promoter and color commentator after retiring from wrestling, and he still does these positions today. He has a net worth of $5 million, which is expected to rise in the next years due to the fact that he has written two books, appeared in 27 video games, and acted in several films. He appears in one episode of Charmed and in the film Ready to Rumble.
Booker T – $5 Million
Triple H – $40 Million
Triple H (Hunter Hearts Helmsley), whose true name is Paul Michel Levesque, is an actor and business executive. He married Stephanie McMahon in 2003, therefore forcing Paul into the McMahon dynasty and allowing him to take on increasingly key roles in WWE. He is the WWE’s Executive Vice-President of Talent, Live Events, and Creative, and his net worth must be enormous given his $1.5 million annual compensation. He has, however, donated a large portion of his wealth to charity, having co-founded the cancer fund Connor’s Cure with his wife. Not many people know this, but Paul despises alcohol and will never drink it, even when celebrating a special occasion.
Triple H – $40 Million
Stacy Keibler – $4.5 Million
Stacy Kiebler was a professional wrestler, a cheerleader, and an actor, so you might recognize her. Her acting career catapulted her into the spotlight, and she has appeared on a number of well-known television shows, including How I Met Your Mother, George Lopez, and What About Brian. She presented the show Supermarket Superstar in 2013 and also walked the runway. Stacy Kiebler is absolutely attractive, and she dated George Clooney before marrying and having two children with Jared Pobre in 2014.
Stacy Keibler – $4.5 Million
Chris Benoit
Since professional wrestler Christopher Michael Benoit murdered his wife and son on June 22nd, 2007, this narrative has been incredibly heartbreaking. He hanged himself two days later. Many concerns remain unsolved, and some have argued that the murder could be linked to his despair and the brain damage he sustained as a result of his job. When WWE found out what Benoit had done to his wife and children, they erased all references to him, as well as his name, from their statistics and website.
Chris Benoit
Trish Stratus – $6 Million
Trish Stratus was Patricia Anne Strategies’ wrestler moniker, and she was the youngest member of the WWE to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. She has worked as a fitness model, an actor, and a television personality in addition to her wrestling career. She has also appeared on the covers of several magazines, despite the fact that she has since retired from wrestling and now operates a yoga studio that she founded in 2008. Her studio was named the Best Yoga Studio in 2013 by Top Choice Awards.
Trish Stratus – $6 Million
Road Dogg – $1.2 Million
Road Dogg, also known as The Roadie and born Brian James, was a professional wrestler who rose to prominence in the 1990s. He was a former US Marine with a great body and a far more rigorous fitness regimen than the other males at the time. He retired from professional wrestling, although he remains with WWE as a producer and behind-the-scenes employee.
Road Dogg – $1.2 Million
Brian “Crush” Adams
Brian Adams, also known as Crush, was a professional wrestler who fought for the WWF and WCW. When he competed in the World Championship Wrestling, he preferred not to use his alias. Adams attempted to pursue a boxing career after retiring from pro wrestling, but was unable to do so due to personal injuries. He died of respiratory failure in 2007 at the age of 43.
Brian “Crush” Adams
Big Boss Man
Ray Wahington Taylor Jr., better known by his ring as Big Boss Man, was an incredible wrestler who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. Sadly, he was unable to attend the ceremony because he died of a heart attack in 2004 at the age of 41. He had left behind his two children, Megan Chyanne and Lacy Abilene, as well as his wife, Angela, who was his childhood sweetheart.
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry – $4.5 Million
Mark Henry had previously established himself as a successful weightlifter and powerlifter before becoming a professional wrestler. He’s just a big, strong guy who had no trouble switching to wrestling. In 2011, he won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and in 2018, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Mark Henry – $4.5 Million
Paul Bearer
Since he was the manager of several great wrestlers, including The Undertaker and Kane, Paul Bearer did not compete to earn his riches. He weighed an incredible 500 pounds at one point, but following gastric bypass surgery, he was able to lose 200 pounds. Bearer passed away in 2013 at the age of 58. He died of a heart attack, according to sources.
Paul Bearer
Jeff Hardy – $12 Million
Another well-known name on the list is Jeff Hardy, who created Team Xtreme with his brother, who was also a professional wrestler, and Lita. Jeff is a two-time World Heavyweight Champion as well as a WWE Champion. He enjoys music in particular, and after he resigned from wrestling, music was the next thing on his mind. He is currently a part of the PeroxWhy?Gen band. Although he is no longer competing, it appears that his training program has not changed, which explains why he remains fit and strong.
Jeff Hardy – $12 Million
Matt Hardy – $5 Million
The older Matt Hardy is the sibling we referenced in the preceding slide. Matt, like his younger brother Jeff, is a highly accomplished wrestler who has won numerous title belts in the tag team division. He was also in a long-term relationship with Lita, a member of the trio, though he subsequently discovered that she was cheating on him with another wrestler, Edge. Unlike his younger brother, Matt is still competing in professional wrestling, despite his age.
Matt Hardy – $5 Million
X-Pac – $500k
Sean Waltman, better known as X-Pac, was a well-known wrestler in the 1990s. His professional wrestling career began with the WWF, but he is now a WWE legend. Sean won numerous championship belts in the cruiserweight and tag team divisions. He’s 46 years old, but he still looks athletic and buff, and he clearly spends a lot of time in the gym.
X-Pac – $500k
Kurt Angle – $25 Million
Kurt Angle wrestled throughout college, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that he decided to pursue a professional wrestling career. He has a long list of victories, including the WWE Heavyweight Championship, WCW Championship, and WWE Championship. He felt it was time to try something new in 2006, and he continued his career with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he was also quite successful. Unfortunately, he is currently suffering from health problems, and he was admitted to the hospital several times in 2015 for various procedures, including the removal of a benign tumor and the drainage of fluid that had built up in his spine.
Kurt Angle – $25 Million