Dean Ambrose: $7 million

Dean Ambrose’s journey has been remarkable, originating from a high school dropout upbringing in Cincinnati’s housing projects. He stands as The Shield’s driving force, participating in more events than any other WWE Superstar in 2017. This dedication earned him substantial performance bonuses, amassing a total of $2.7 million for the year, securing him the fifth spot among WWE’s highest earners.

Despite an injury sidelining him for most of 2018, Ambrose still managed to accumulate $2.2 million during his eight months of rehabilitation and four months of wrestling. Among the 14 Superstars awarded the “Most Popular Wrestler” accolade, Ambrose ranks as the least financially prosperous. Transitioning to AEW in 2019, he now operates under the moniker Jon Moxley.