WWE Agrees to Merge with UFC

Re:WWE Agrees to Merge with UFC by akmarinov on Monday April 03, 2023 @08:27AM (#35422362)

Ouch, top WWE guys about to be making $20/hour

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Re:WWE Agrees to Merge with UFC by dfxm12 on Monday April 03, 2023 @08:50AM (#35422629)

As a percentage of revenue, WWE wrestlers already make less than UFC guys.

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Re:WWE Agrees to Merge with UFC by astura on Monday April 03, 2023 @09:26AM (#35423152)

WWE performers are already underpaid. They are non-unionized independent contractors who cover their own travel costs and get no medical benefits. Less than 10% of revenue is dedicated to talent in WWE, whereas it's around 40-50% for unionized sports.

https://wrestletalk.com/news/comparison-wwe-stars-greatly-un...

It's been reported there are performers who make more money streaming on Twitch than wrestling.

https://www.thesportster.com/news/zelina-vega-more-money-twi...

For UFC it's around 15% of revenue.

https://www.fightful.com/mma/report-ufc-fighters-received-ju...

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Re:WWE Agrees to Merge with UFC by bluedino on Monday April 03, 2023 @10:13AM (#35423900)

How does that compare to movies? They are really actors and only a handful get the big paydays.

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