There are claims circulating that TKO Group intends to revisit the lucrative $15 million annual contract held by superstar Roman Reigns. Former WWE commentator Hugo Savinovich, speaking on the Last Word podcast with Jonathan Coachman, revealed that he received this information from sources at Lucha Libre Online. However, he advised caution regarding the reliability of this news.
Savinovich elaborated that while TKO isn’t planning to release Reigns, a reevaluation of his salary is on the table, suggesting that he may not continue to earn the full $15 million. According to him, Reigns has a base salary of $5 million, with the remaining income coming from various sources, such as pay-per-view events, video game royalties, merchandise sales (where he earns a substantial 30%), and additional bonuses for appearances, particularly overseas. This multifaceted revenue model primarily benefits Reigns, further augmented by his growing brand off WWE, where potential movie roles could add to his earnings.
The context of this speculation is reflective of TKO Group’s recent trend of cost-cutting across WWE, as evidenced by recent personnel layoffs and stock transactions made by major executives like Nick Khan. Their rationale is likely stemming from Reigns’ limited availability, prompting questions about the justification of his high salary.
While this news is intriguing, it’s important to approach it with skepticism given Savinovich’s history of making bold claims that have not always proven accurate.
WWE’s upcoming premium live event, Money in the Bank 2025, set for June 7, will be a key moment for fans as they continue to follow developments related to their beloved superstars like Reigns. The landscape of professional wrestling continues to evolve, and fans remain hopeful for positive outcomes as negotiations unfold.