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