CM Punk: $8 million

CM Punk made headlines by departing WWE in 2014, swapping the wrestling ring for the MMA octagon, which yielded unfortunate outcomes. His earnings have been substantial in both fields, with his final WWE year raking in $1.2 million, complemented by access to a personal tour bus. Upon his entry into UFC, Punk’s pay scale reflected his star power, derived mainly from his name recognition. Despite engaging in only two UFC fights, he accumulated $1.5 million from those matches.

As his MMA trajectory remains uncertain and wrestling becomes a thing of the past, Punk has transitioned to the next chapter of his career. Venturing into comic-book writing and hosting roles, he is now a co-host for the American edition of “Ultimate Beastmaster.”