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WWE Stars Face 50% Pay Cuts Amid Corporate Greed

Published May 6, 2026 · Updated May 6, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

WWE released 20 wrestlers after WrestleMania and reportedly asked others to cut salaries by up to 50% or risk termination, sparking backlash.

Following WrestleMania, WWE cut 20 talent and allegedly demanded that superstars such as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods accept pay cuts of up to 50% or be let go. The move has drawn criticism amid reports that top executives at TKO and WWE are seeing multi‑million dollar salary increases. esporist.com

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