Although not from the WWE, Kazuchika Okada was popular for his time at New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He became one of the highest-paid wrestlers in the AEW when he signed a three-year contract in 2024. Kazuchika Okada became untouchable by the WWE when he signed the offer.

Kenny Omega – $3 Million

Kenny Omega is one of the top stars at AEW, earning an annual salary more than some wrestlers in the WWE. He is a former AEW World Champion, and his star power has helped him land high-level contracts. Kenny Omega doesn’t just earn from AEW; he’s also involved in video games.

Neville (PAC) – $2 Million

Neville (PAC) has come a long way in wrestling, starting out as Adrian Neville in WWE. He was well-known in the WWE NXT and was reported to make about $800,000 per year. However, he signed with AEW in 2019, where he’s reported to be making about $2 million. At AEW, he’s a former All-Atlantic Champion and World Trios Champion.

Does AEW Pay More than WWE?

While the AEW poses as a strong competition for WWE, it still has a long way to go in terms of revenue and earnings. The AEW is not yet as big as WWE, where the latter pays its top stars $10 million or more. For instance, Roman Reigns, the highest-paid in the WWE, earns up to $15 million. 

Cody Rhodes earns up to $10 million. The WWE has more fans, views, merchandise, and is more globally accepted. However, if AEW reaches the level of WWE, there’s no doubt the promotion will probably pay its top stars more. 

Final Thoughts

“I wanted to create a place where wrestlers could thrive creatively, and fans could believe again.” – Tony Khan.

The WWE has existed and evolved for over fifty years, generating more revenue to pay its stars. However, the AEW is already on the right path, attracting WWE’s stars with bigger paychecks and getting an increased fanbase. In the next ten years, the AEW might just surpass the WWE in every aspect.

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