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The road to WrestleMania 41 officially begins tomorrow evening as the 38th WWE Royal Rumble, the first of the Big Four Events of the year, takes place tomorrow evening at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Like every year, the pay-per-view event looks promising, full of exciting moments, anticipated returns, and one winner who challenges the WWE Champion at the biggest wrestling event in all of wrestling history.
That said, WWE has witnessed a massive surge in popularity since Triple H took over the company in 2022. Now, with a number of promising wrestlers in their primes and engaging storylines, leading to epic matches that glue the audience to their screens. The company has once again become entertaining to watch.
This renewed fame means WWE has 3 new brand representatives, who have an alluring salary via888Sport, as they pack arenas with their star power and in-ring expertise.
3) Randy Orton
The first entrant on the list does not even need an introduction; Randy Orton’s 23-year-old career and counting is filled with multiple title reigns, in-ring versatility, and his ability to adapt to different storylines. From being the Legend Killer to one of the best heels in the company, Ortan’s career is filled with iconic moments.
He earned the respected title of the Legend Killer by defeating several WWE legends, including Mick Foley, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, the Undertaker, and many more. To add to his fame, his finisher, RKO, has been an absolute thing of beauty, and who can forget his finisher against Seth Rollins in WrestleMania 31?
Thus, justifying his fat paycheck, earning$10 million per year.
2) Cody Rhodes
The man who recently fulfilled his dream, Cody Rhodes, is one of the hottest names in WWE. Rhodes, who was once a part of the company as Stardust, left the company back in 2016, as he found success in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
However, after finding success and improving his value, he decided to return home under the “American Nightmare” gimmick. Since then he did not have to look back as he was involved in the most emotionally invested storyline in WWE’s history and is having a title reign, making him a proud face of the company.
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Adding nothing but praise and viewership to the company makes him worthy of having a lucrative check of$10 million per year, making him on par with the 14-time WWE Champion, Randy Orton.
1) Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns, the Original Tribal Chief, has been, unsurprisingly, one of the most popular names in the company’s history. Debuting in 2012, as part of the trio, the SHIELD, Reigns has put his body on the line every week for the fans, making him a Grand Slam Champion.
However, the fanscould not tolerate him in 2015, as he entered the Royal Rumble from the #19 spot. Fast-forward to 2020, where he became a heel, leading to one of the longest and arguably the greatest title reigns of 1,316 days.
The Bloodline Saga vs. Cody Rhodes and Company has been undoubtedly one of the greatest acts of the company. As a result, he earns a paycheck as big as him, that is,$15 million per year.
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While selecting the biggest earners of the company was a child’s play, choosing the 3 talents who would be the future of the company has been a difficult task. Majorly becauseof some exciting returnsand the impressive prospects WWE has at their hands, creating a show of shows.
Nevertheless, here are 3 names who will be directly backed by the Chief Content Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment.
3) Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley has been one of the acclaimed WWE superstars, and at the young age of 28, she has achieved a Hall of Fame-worth career. However, she is not done yet, as she closed her chapter with Liv Morgan, becoming the Women’s World Champion.
The Eradicator has always been a standout, when she broke into the scene as a seasoned and cutthroat grappler, having only one goal in mind, which was to rip apart the women’s division. With a bad temper and terrifying Aussie genes, she has become the Mami of WWE, headlining several WWE pay-per-views, which has been incredibly popular, considering how fans overlook women’s wrestling.
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Her fame has made her one of the leading figures in the company, where she earns$6 million per year, making her the only female wrestler in the Top 10 highest-paid stars of the company.
2) Trick Williams
Another promising prospect of WWE would be Trick Williams, who performs in WWE’s NXT. Williams is not just on the main roster of NXT, as he has been a former American football player and a former two-time NXT champion.
His journey looks quite promising, as he is an interesting prospect who ticks all the boxes to become a talent who can mainevent WrestleMania. Additionally, he has been in the good books of the management, showcasing unmatched growth and in-ring finesse, and who knows if he will make his WWE debut by coming out in the men’s Royal Rumble match.
1) Jade Cargill
Another talent jumping ship from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) to World Wrestling Entertainment, Jade Cargill, took SmackDown by storm. She made her debut against Damage Control, saving Bianca Belair and Naomi.
Since herarrival in the fall of 2023, she has left a lasting impression on the fans when she teamed up with Bianca Belair, becoming a 1-time WWE women’s tag team champion. However, she was taken out of action in 2024, as a mysterious attacker put her through the windshield of a car.
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With Royal Rumble around the corner, reports emerge how she is on her to making her return viaITR Wrestling, making it prominent that all eyes will be on her, and the Game will be backing her talents for many years to come.
Special Mention: Jacob Fatu
The exclusion of Jacob Fatu would indeed be a big insult to his talent, where he ransacked the WWE roster, as he was appointed by the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa. Fatu, who was born and brought up in a family of professional wrestlers, was trained under the WWE legend Rikishi and has tasted success under various brands.
From Major League Wrestling to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he has been a winner wherever he went. Now, he has set his sights on World Wrestling Entertainment, where he is currently in a feud with Braun Strowman, but fans believe that sooner or later, the Samon Werewolf will be competing for a title.
The 38th WWE Royal Rumble can be streamed on Peacock.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
