Do you consider yourself a wrestling fan? If so, we are sure that you already know a lot about the wrestlers in the various franchises out there. It is always exciting to watch these skilled pro wrestlers fight each other inside the ring! We are often introduced to new contenders but let us not forget about the legends who have since retired. It is time for us to find out what life has been like for them outside of the ring…
Big Show – $20 Million
When he first joined WWE, this wrestler was called the Giant. However, he eventually dropped this moniker and started going by Big Show. Over the course of his wrestling career, he was declared world champion a total of seven times. He also had an acting career to his name and appeared in various TV shows and movies. His big break had been a 2010 comedy film called Knucklehead. At the moment, he has $20 million or so in his bank accounts.
Big Show – $20 Million
Tugboat – Unknown
If you ask us, Fred Ottman always had the perfect nicknames. Tugboat was especially fitting for him. He decided to quit wrestling in 2001. After that, he started working as a safety manager and has coached the little league teams of his son! If you wanted to know his net worth, we do not know exactly how much it is. However, it looks like he has no regrets about leaving the ring!
Tugboat – Unknown
Kane – $9 Million
Glenn Thomas Jacobs is now in his fifties but continues to appear on WWE every now and then. If the name does not ring a bell, we are talking about Kane! He still makes guest appearances on SmackDown to this day. Aside from wrestling, he has also worked as an actor, businessman, and politician. In 2016, he worked on a film called See No Evil. Now an insurer, he has a net worth of $9 million.
Kane – $9 Million
The Ultimate Warrior- Deceased
Born James Brian Hellwig, this wrestler is better known as the Ultimate Warrior. He has also used other nicknames such as the Dingo Warrior and The Warrior in the past. In 1993, he decided to legally change his name to Warrior. In the past, there was a lot of speculation that he died early on and had been replaced by a different wrestler. There is no truth to this because he instead died of a heart attack at the age of 54 in 2014.
The Ultimate Warrior
Macho Man- Deceased
We are sure that you are familiar with Macho Man Randy Savage even if you are not a huge wrestling fan. He is one of the best wrestlers to ever appear in the ring. His successful career went on for 32 years and fetched him 20 titles. He also dabbled in acting and even appeared in movies such as Spider-Man, Ready to Rumble, and Baywatch. In 2011, he died after a horrible car crash. According to the autopsy, he had been suffering from a heart disease without knowing it.
Macho Man
Rey Mysterio – Estimated $10m
Born Oscar Gutierrez, Rey Mysterio is most famous for wearing masks reminiscent of the ones worn by Lucha Libre wrestlers. The wrestler shot to stardom in the ‘90s and ‘00s thanks to his unique style inside the ring. Over the course of his career, he has bagged major titles such as WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE Cruiserweight Championship. These days, he still looks exactly as he did a decade ago and continues to be active in the world of wrestling. However, he currently works in Lucha Underground and appears in independent wrestling shows like QPW, Black Destiny Wrestling, and House of Glory.
Rey Mysterio – Estimated $10m
Sunny – Estimated $300k
Fame has a tendency to make people ugly. Sadly, this was the fate of Tammy Lynn Sytch, also known as Sunny. She had a problem with drugs and alcohol. In 2017, she was arrested and then sentenced to prison. After that, WWF canceled her contract right away! Reports say that she is now trying to get back on track. We are keeping our fingers crossed that she is now feeling better!
Sunny – Estimated $300k
Razor Ramon – $3 Million
During the ‘80s, Scott Oliver Hall entered the world of pro wrestling. Also called Razor Ramon, he made his first appearance in WWE during the ‘90s. Now retired, he was able to bring home the WWF Intercontinental Championship title a total of four times. Recently, however, he had been dealing with health issues such as low blood pressure, seizures, and double pneumonia.
Razor Ramon – $3 Million
Chyna- Deceased
Joan Marie Laurer made a name for herself in the WWF under the ring name “Chyna.” She also made history as the first woman to participate in the King of the Ring and the Royal Rumble. It is not a stretch to say that she paved the way for other female wrestlers by doing so! After retiring from wrestling, she decided to focus on writing and published an autobiography. At one point, she was looking into joining the adult industry. Sadly, she passed away after an overdose in the year 2016.
Chyna
Sable – $1.5 Million
Rena Marlette Lesnar had been one of the first WWE divas. You might know her better as Sable. Aside from wrestling, she also modeled and appeared in various TV shows and movies. Among other things, she worked on Corky Romano and Pacific Blue. It was tragic when her first husband died in a car crash. Meanwhile, she and her second husband divorced shortly after the wedding. We are glad that she finally met her match in Brock Lesnar, who she married in 2006.
Sable – $1.5 Million
The Great Khali – $16 Million
At a height of 7 feet 1 inch, the Great Khali is one among the tallest people in the world of pro wrestling. Now retired, he is still passionate about it and continues to spread his knowledge. In 2015, he even founded the Continental Wrestling Entertainment school to do exactly that. In 2017, fans were delighted when he made a comeback to WWE to help his friend, Jinder Mahal. Born Dalip Singh Rana, the Great Khali is a huge celebrity both in India and the United States.
The Great Khali – $16 Million
Sid Vicious – $5 Million
Better known as Sid Vicious, Sid Eudy is a pro wrestler from a different era. In the ‘80s, he started his career in the industry by joining World Championship Wrestling. He eventually joined WWE and WWF as well. Over the years, he was able to bring home various championship belts. He even joined a competition when he was 51! He has since retired now that he is nearing his 60s.
Sid Vicious – $5 Million
The Coach – $2 Million
Jonathan Coachman had been in the spotlight for the majority of his life. Even after leaving WWE, he continued to receive a lot of attention. He now works as a brand color commentator for Raw and signed with WWE once more in 2018. We do not know if he is thinking of making a proper comeback or just wanted to temporarily satiate his adrenaline. He is now the father of two and boasts a net worth of $2 million. Of course, the number might still change in the future!
The Coach – $2 Million
Mideon – Unknown
Also known as Mideon, Dennis Knight has gone by a lot of nicknames in the past. Perhaps you know him as Tex Slazenger and Phineas I. Godwin as well. After his time as a pro wrestler, he started working as a chef. He now lives a normal life working a regular job in Clearwater, Florida. Go there to taste his food!
Mideon – Unknown
Skinner – $1.5 Million
Steve Keirn, also known as Skinner, is a part of the Fabulous Team. He is one of the senior pro wrestlers on our list. He has appeared many times at WWF. Aside from that, he founded a wrestling school of his own in the ‘80s. Even though he has since retired, he continues to train people despite being in his 60s!
Skinner – $1.5 Million
Scotty 2 Hotty – Unknown
After ending his career in pro wrestling, Scott Ronald Garland decided to work as a coach. Scotty 2 Hotty has been spotted at the WWE Performance Center over the years. Even though he wanted to try a different career and signed up for firefighter training, it looks like he could not stay away from WWE for too long. In 2015, he announced that he was focusing on himself and feeling better than ever before.
Scotty 2 Hotty – Unknown
Kelly Kelly – $1 Million
Barbara Jean Blank, better known as Kelly Kelly, was one of the biggest female pro wrestlers ever. She has also modeled in the past. In 2012, she bid adieu to WWE but has remained in the spotlight. In 2017, she made her TV debut by starring in Days of Our Lives and is now on WAGS.
Kelly Kelly – $1 Million
Mr. Mcmahon – $1.7 Billion
WWE simply would not be the same if it were not for the presence of Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Also called Mr. McMahhon, he is the owner, CEO, and chairman of WWE. Aside from that, he is also the founder of Alpha Entertainment. This actor, producer, and businessman boasts a net worth of $1.7 billion. He is a staple on the annual Forbes billionaire list and owns a yacht and seven mansions.
Mr. Mcmahon – $1.7 Billion
Yokozuna
Did you know that Yokozuna was the first wrestler of Samoan descent? Born Rodney Agatupa Anoa’I, he has a WWF World Heavyweight Championship title under his belt. Sadly, he passed away while doing a European tear at the tender age of 34. They found him dead in his hotel room. At first, they thought that he passed away after suffering a heart attack. The truth is that he died of pulmonary edema.
Yokozuna
Chris Benoit – Deceased
Canadian native, Chris Benoit had an impressive 22-year long career as a professional wrestler. Some even considered the wrestling legend as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Benoit was a 22-time champion and won a lot of gold throughout his time as a wrestler. He was also famous for his high-impact technical style. In June 2007, Chris Benoit was found dead in his home. He was just 40 years old and had been struggling with many personal issues.
Chris Benoit
Goldberg – $14 Million
In the ‘90s, William Scott Goldberg made a name for himself with his incredible career as a pro wrestler. Better known as simply Goldberg, he was undefeated from 1997 to 1998. His claim to fame was easily his World Championship Wrestling days. At the moment, he is enjoying life with his son and wife. He now owns a gym in California that comes with an amateur boxing facility.
Goldberg – $14 Million
Jacqueline – Unknown
You are probably familiar with Jacqueline for her work as a wrestling manager and pro wrestler. Her real name is Jacqueline DeLois Moore, and she is one of three female wrestlers who bagged the WWE Cruiserweight Championship title. In 2016, she entered the Hall of fame. Over the years, she has appeared in video games and various projects in the entertainment industry. She was also a trainer on an MTV reality show called Tough Enough. Now in her 60s, she still looks smoking hot!
Jacqueline – Unknown
Stone Cold Steve Austin – $45 Million
Steve Austin had no choice but to retire from wrestling after suffering one too many injuries. The tear was taking its toll on his body by then. At the moment, he has a net worth of $45 million. We are not surprised to hear this since he did win the WWF Championship six times. You might have also seen him in movies such as The Expendables and Nash Bridges.
Stone Cold Steve Austin – $45 Million
The Rock – $220 Million
We are sure that you know exactly who Dwayne Douglas Johnson is! Also called the Rock, he is now a household name. There are some people who will know him solely for his acting career, although he did make waves as a pro wrestler in the past. He is now worth $220 million and serves as an inspiration to many people in the world. Among other things, he started the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, which is an organization that helps kids suffering from terminal illness.
The Rock – $220 Million
Mick Foley – $15 Million
Michael Francies, also known as Mick Foley, has used a number of names during his time in the ring. However, he decided to retire early. After his wrestling career, he decided to go into the entertainment industry as an actor. Mick also played Mankind in Boy Meets World. He is also a charitable man who lives to help children in need. He is currently spending his days with his wife and their four kids.
Mick Foley – $15 Million
Batista – $13 Million
David Michael Bautista Jr. is a bodybuilder, mixed martial artist, and wrestler. Best known as Batista, he decided to become a full-time actor after his pro wrestling career. He has appeared in movies such as Riddick, Spectre, and The Man with the Iron Fists. Marvel fans will also know him for playing Drax. In the past, he was accused of steroid use, although we have never received confirmation if this was true or not.
Batista – $13 Million
Hulk Hogan – $25 Million
Terre Gene Bollea is the real name of Hulk Hogan. Without him, we doubt that the wrestling world would be the same! He is a talented actor, businessman, TV star, and musician. He is the sort of person who can do anything that he puts his mind to! In the past, he has created an energy drink and now runs Hogan Nutrition, which is a website that offers diet advice. Sadly, he lost a lot of things after a nasty divorce. We are glad that he has stayed in excellent and healthy shape despite everything.
Hulk Hogan – $25 Million
Randy Orton – $11 Million
You will not find a lot of wrestlers on the list who continue to be active in the wrestling industry, but Randy Orton does. Aside from SmackDown, he also appeared in That’s What I Am. You might have also seen him in Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Deal or No Deal in the past. In 2007, he used steroids but has never talked about it. In 2013, he went through a divorce. Luckily, he has since fallen in love once more. In 2015, he tied the knot with Kimberly Kessler.
Randy Orton – $11 Million
Edge – $14 Million
How can you possibly not know who Edge is? Born Adam Joseph Copeland, he decided to pursue an acting career after his days inside the ring. He is still known as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. He has brought home 31 titles and has been inducted to the Hall of Fame. In 2004, Edge also wrote an autobiography with the title, “Adam Copeland on Edge.”
Edge – $14 Million
Lita – $4 Million
Born Amy Dumas, Lita is a former singer and pro wrestler. She decided to leave the wrestling ring in 2006, although she continues to be an analyst for WWE. After retirement, she launched a punk band called the Luchagors. The following year, the band released its first record. In the past, she has been involved with other wrestlers such as Matt Hardy and Joseph Copeland.
Lita – $4 Million
The Undertaker – $17 Million
Mark William Calaway became a household name by playing the Undertaker in WWE. He is now in his 50s but still wants to compete. Sadly, there does not seem to be a lot of interest in hiring him. He is currently a free agent who has 17 championships to his name. He knows that his wrestling career can’t go on forever, so he went into the real estate industry. Aside from that, he and his wife are animal lovers who started a foundation for animals! Aww.
The Undertaker – $17 Million
Shawn Michaels – $17 Million
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, also known as Shawn Michaels, has won the world championship four times. Just like other wrestlers, he also worked as an actor and a TV presenter. He is now the main ambassador of WWE and hosts an outdoor show about hunting animals called Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures. Even though his first marriage did not last, he met Rebecca in 1999. The two of them have been together ever since and now have a pair of children between them.
Shawn Michaels – $17 Million
Alundra Blayze – Unknown
Debrah Ann Miceli, also known as either Alundra Blayze or Madusa, was declared the 1998 Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling. She was actually the first female wrestler to receive the award! She likes monster trucks and moved on to the acting industry after retiring from wrestling. Since then, she has appeared in movies such as Shootfighter II and Death Match. She continues to be very popular to this day. A lot of people also tuned in to watch her get married to Alan Jonason.
Alundra Blayze – Unknown
Booker T – $5 Million
During his days as a pro wrestler, Booker T took home six championship titles and 21 other titles. Born Robert Booker Tio Huffman, he has since retired from wrestling. He has stayed in the industry to work as a color commentator and promoter instead. He now has a net worth of almost $5 million, but this figure might still go up. Over the years, he has published two books, appeared in 27 video games, and worked on a number of films. He has also appeared in Ready to Rumble and Charmed.
Booker T – $5 Million
Triple H – $40 Million
Paul Michel Levesque is a business exec and an actor who entered WWE after getting married to Stephanie McMahon. He now works as the WWE Executive Vice-President of Talent, Live Events, and Creatives. He brings home an annual salary of $1.5 million and does charity work as well. Together with his wife, he founded a cancer fund called Connor’s Cure. It is fascinating to learn that he hates alcohol!
Triple H – $40 Million
Stacy Keibler – $4.5 Million
If you have the slightest interest in wrestling, we are sure that you are familiar with Stacy Kieber. She has worked as a cheerleader, actress, and pro wrestler over the years. She also made appearances in TV shows such as What About Brian, How I Met Your Mother, and George Lopez in the past. At one point, she was also the host of Supermarket Superstar and appeared on the runway. She used to be linked to George Clooney but has since married Jared Pobre.
Stacy Keibler – $4.5 Million
Chris Benoit
Do you remember Chris Benoit? He had a great career as a pro wrestler, but his death had been very gruesome. He killed his son and wife on June 22, 2007. After that, he ended his life by hanging himself. People assume that he was either suffering from depression or brain damage from his wrestling career. Once this came out, WWE took out all references to the late wrestler.
Chris Benoit
Trish Stratus – $6 Million
Patricia Anne Strategies might not ring a bell, but you probably know who Trish Stratus is. They are the same person! She is the youngest member of WWE to be inducted into the Hall of fame. Aside from her time in the ring, she has worked as an actress and fitness model as well. Now retired from wrestling, she owns and runs a yoga studio. In 2013, the Top Choice Awards even named it the best of its kind.
Trish Stratus – $6 Million
Road Dogg – $1.2 Million
His parents called him Brian James, but wrestling fans will know him as either Road Dogg or the Roadie. He served in the US Marines, so he had always been in topnotch shape even when compared to other wrestlers! He no longer appears in the ring, but he continues to work in the industry as a producer.
Road Dogg – $1.2 Million
Brian “Crush” Adams
This former wrestler made it big during his time in WCW and WWF. Mind you, Brian Adams or Crush did not use connections when he was competing in World Championship Wrestling! Once he retired from the ring, he decided to give boxing a try. Sadly, this plan was cut short thanks to his injuries. He passed away from respiratory complications at the age of 43.
Brian “Crush” Adams
Big Boss Man
Ray Washington Taylor Jr. was better known as Big Boss Man. He was a talented wrestler who made it to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. Sadly, he passed away much earlier on in 2004 at the age of 41 years old. He succumbed to a heart attack and left behind his family. He is survived by his wife Angela and two daughters: Megan Chyanne and Lacy Abilene.
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry – $4.5 Million
Before he entered the world of pro wrestling, Mark Henry was already making waves as a powerlifter and weightlifter. He is a strong guy, so it made sense that he killed it inside the ring. In 2011, he won the WWE Heavyweight Championship title. Seven years after that, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Mark Henry – $4.5 Million
Paul Bearer
Up next, we have someone who served as the manager of famous wrestlers such as the Undertaker and Kane. There came a time when Paul Bearer was 500 pounds. Luckily, he was able to drop 200 pounds of extra weight with the help of gastric bypass surgery. In 2013, he died of a heart attack at the age of 58.
Paul Bearer
Jeff Hardy – $12 Million
Together with Lita and his brother, Jeff Hardy was a part of the Team Xtreme. On his own, he won the WWE Championship and two World Heavyweight Championships. He was also a music fan who decided to give the industry a shot after retiring from the ring. To this day, he continues to stay in shape by following a training routine. He has chosen to focus on Perox, his band.
Jeff Hardy – $12 Million
Matt Hardy – $5 Million
The aforementioned brother is none other than Matty Hardy. He is a successful wrestler with a lot of wins to his name as well. He used to date Lita for a while, but she ended up cheating on him with Edge! Regardless of his age, Matt continues to compete inside the ring. Good for him!
Matt Hardy – $5 Million
X-Pac – $500k
Sean Waltman is known among wrestling fans as “X-pack.” He was one of the biggest wrestlers during the ‘90s. His career started in WWF, although he is now in WWE. Over the years, he has claimed a lot of championship belts. He is now nearing his 50s but remains in great shape. Good job, X-Pac!
X-Pac – $500k
Kurt Angle – $25 Million
Even though he was once arrested in his youth, this did not stop Kurt Angle from making it big in the world of pro wrestling during the ‘90s. He has a lot of wins to his name. Among them would be the WCW Championship, the WWE Championship, and the WWE Heavyweight Championship. In 2006, he decided to move to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling instead. This proved to be the right thing to do. He has been dealing with various health problems in the recent years, however. He recently had to deal with a benign tumor, as well as spinal fluid.
Kurt Angle – $25 Million
Chris Jericho – $18 Million
In the ‘90s, Chris Jericho started his career in WWE. However, he decided to change paths later on. If you are interested in seeing him in the ring now, your best bet is to tune in to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. During his time in WWE, he bagged the World Heavyweight Championship title thrice. He is still very popular to this day even though he is no longer affiliated with it! When it comes to his personal life, he is a co-owner and investor in D1 Sports Training.
Chris Jericho – $18 Million
Ken Shamrock – $1.5 Million
Even though Ken Shamrock joined WWF and TNA, he was a lot more successful as a mixed martial artist. Did you know that he was the first fighter to claim victory at a UFC Super-Fight Championship? His two sons also tried to make it in the world of MMA, but Ryan has not been very successful. On the other hand, Sean had no choice but to quit after a cancer diagnosis.
Ken Shamrock – $1.5 Million
Owen Hart
Born into a wrestling family, Owen Hart was guaranteed to be good at it as well. He was declared the winner of the WWF European Championship, the WWF World Tag Team Championship, and the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Sadly, he died in a freak accident in 1999. While he was being lowered into the ring, he fell to his death. It had been a quick and painless death, apparently. There are people who claim that he continues to haunt the ring.
Owen Hart
Ric Flair – $3 Million
Not a lot of people enjoy 40 years in this industry! This is what makes Ric Flair a contender for the title of the best wrestler in history. The 16-time world champ claims that he actually held the title 21 times. Like his fellow pro wrestlers, he has also appeared in various TV shows. Sadly, his pro wrestler son died after a heroin overdose. Of course, this was not an easy thing for him to deal with.
Ric Flair – $3 Million
Kamala – Unknown
This wrestler was best known for his face paint, shield, and spear. Kamala was also known to compete barefoot! He was a big name in the wrestling world during the ‘80s. In 1992, he learned that he was diabetic but refused to undergo treatment for it. Sadly, this decision cost him his legs later in life.
Kamala – Unknown
The Russian Bear
Ivan Koloff was better known as the Russian Bear. He competed in WWWF during the ‘60s and ended up winning the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. After he quit wrestling, he wrote two books and became an ordained minister. In 2017, he succumbed to liver cancer at the age of 74. Rest in peace!
The Russian Bear
John Nord – $1 Million
He had many stage names, but John Nord was better known as Nord the Barbarian and the Berzerker. He made his debut at the World Class Championship Wrestling and the American Wrestling Association in the ‘80s. After going through a number of nicknames, he simply stuck to his name. He decided to quit pro wrestling in 2002. After that, he started working at a car dealership called Nord East Motors.
John Nord – $1 Million
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – $500k
Jake Roberts, also known as the Snake, joined many competitions. He was a huge presence in the world of wrestling! Among other things, he liked to bring his snakes with him to the ring. The most famous one would be none other than his python, Damien. After his retirement, his health has not been at its best. We are glad that he was able to recover from muscular cancer, but he later got double pneumonia.
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – $500k
Marc Mero – $3 Million
Also known as Johnny B and Badd, Marc Mero used to simply go by his real name. Like many other pro wrestlers, he had to deal with a number of health issues once he decided to quit wrestling. Among other things, he found out that he had an enlarged heart. He decided to postpone the operation, which turned out all right because the issue fixed itself. These days, he is busy working as a motivational speaker.
Marc Mero – $3 Million
Debra – $667k
In 1995, Queen Debra made her debut at the World Championship Wrestling forum. Three years after that, she used the name Debra when she joined WWF. The year after this, she ended up bagging the WWF Women’s Championship title! She was married to Steve Austin for three years, but things had not been good. He was arrested because he allegedly assaulted her, leaving her bloody and bruised.
Debra – $667k
Big Van Vader
Over the course of his career, Big Van Vader had been a part of World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Among other things, he won the United States Heavyweight championship, IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and WCW Heavyweight championship. Sadly, he was diagnosed with heart problems in 2016. Two years after that, he died of pneumonia.
Big Van Vader
Kevin Nash – $8 Million
This story has a pretty different story. Kevin Nash got his start in WWE but eventually switched to WCW. He is also known for founding the New World Order. Even though he is on the older side, he continues to make occasional appearances. Now semi-retired from the ring, he has appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze and Magic Mike.
Kevin Nash – $8 Million
The Honky Tonk Man – $4 Million
Wayne Farris is also known as the Honky Tonk Man. In the past, he has worked in WWE and WWC. Now retired, he continues to go to the gym. Did you know that he is great at impersonating Elvis Presley? Another fun fact about him is that he is the cousin of color commentator and pro wrestler Jerry Lawler.
The Honky Tonk Man – $4 Million
Jimmy Snuka
James Snuka is responsible for the invention of a move called the Superfly Splash. He is of Fijian descent and enjoyed a great wrestling career during the ‘80s. His life completely changed when he was the suspect for the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino. He pleaded “not guilty” and had been suffering from dementia. The case was eventually dismissed, and he passed away soon after that.
Jimmy Snuka
Stephanie McMahon – $25 Million
Did you know that Stephania McMahon is the fourth generation of wrestlers in her family? After she retired from the ring, she started working as a CBO promoter instead. She is also involved in a plotline about the Undertaker. These days, she is now the WWE creative director and the wife of Triple H.
Stephanie Mcmahon – $25 Million
Rico – Estimated $500k
This wrestler kicked off his career as part of the Empire Wrestling Federation. He later became a villain in WWE SmackDown! This was what he needed to get a big break. The fans loved him after that. In 2004, he hung up his gloves to work as a policeman. Just so you know, Rico is now a Sergeant Officer.
Rico – Estimated $500k
Garbage Man – $100k
Duke Droese went by the moniker Garbage Man during his time in WWF. Not the most flattering name, is it? He was given this name since he often brought a garbage can into the ring. He started his career in the ‘90s and trained under Bobby Wales. After he retired, he gained a considerable amount of weight.
Garbage Man – $100k
Gigantic Kurrgan – $2 Million
Even though Robert Maillet is now working as an actor, he used to be a pro wrestler for two years! Perhaps you have seen him in The Truth Commission and The Oddities. Aside from that, he also starred in movies such as Deadpool 2 and 300. In case you were wondering, he remains as good-looking as ever.
Gigantic Kurrgan – $2 Million
Gangrel – $500k
Also known as Gangrel, David Heath used to be one of the most intimidating guys in WWE during the ‘90s. We are sure that his image played a part in this. He continues to work at New Era Pro Wrestling to this day and remains just as feared. There is a rumor going around that he directs adult movies as well.
Gangrel – $500k
Joey Mercury – $600k
This pro wrestler underwent a makeover and donned a classier, more sophisticated look. Joey Mercury got rid of his braids and started wearing formal attire. If you ask us, he looks like a whole new person. Even though he has since retired from wrestling, he is busy training people at the Ring of Honor Dojo.
Joey Mercury – $600k
Justin Credible – $200k
Inside the ring, Peter Joseph Polaco is known as Justin Credible. He has a championship under his belt and used to be a popular and talented wrestler. These days, he is semi-retired and has appeared on the screen a couple of times. He is still up to wrestle when he is offered some work in the industry.
Justin Credible – $200k
Brutus Beefcake – $100k
A popular WCW and WWF wrestler, Brutus Beefcake did not see as much success as the other people on the list. Let us just say that he never reached the same heights that people like Hulk Hogan did. He has since changed careers. These days, he is no longer in shape and works in public transportation.
Brutus Beefcake – $100k
Adam Rose – $500k
A lot of people felt sad for Adam Rose when he was forced to quit the wrestling industry in 2017. This came after he was suspended for WWE Wellness Policy violation. He was also charged with domestic battery at the time. He decided to use it to his advantage by selling T-shirts with his mugshot on them!
Adam Rose – $500k
Maven – $100k
Sadly, Maven is another wrestler who failed to make it to the big leaves. He became relatively famous during his WWE Tough Enough days, however. Despite this, his career did not really take off. He is now a bouncer in Ne York City. In the past, he had problems with substance abuse and other health problems. The good news is that he is now sober and clean!
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Maven – $100k
One Man Gang – $50k
George Gray is also known as One Man Gang. Sadly, his career did not reach the heights that it could have had. On top of that, his house was ruined by flooding in 2016. He tried to raise some funds on GoFundMe to fix it up, but he did not reach his goal. After wrestling, he became a prison guard. Unfortunately, he also had to quit due to his back problems.
One Man Gang – $50k
Rip Rogers – Unknown
Do not worry because you are not the only person who does not recognize this name. At any rate, Rip Rogers is still alive and kicking. He once won the NWA Mid-American Heavyweight Championship. We are happy to hear that some of his fans decided to donate to him at some point in the past.
Rip Rogers – Unknown
The Hitman – $14 Million
Bret Sergeant Hart, also known as the Hitman, quit wrestling and focused on his career as an actor and writer. He has helped change the world of wrestling after his very long career of fifty years. He has also worked on The Simpsons and wrote a column for the Calgary Sun. In 2016, his fans had been sad to learn that he was suffering from prostate cancer. It is a good thing that he was able to recover!
The Hitman – $14 Million
Virgil – Unknown
You should probably not rely on Virgil when it comes to finances and fitness. However, he was indeed a former pro wrestler! Like some of his old colleagues, he tried his luck on GoFundMe to ward off poverty as well. The bad news is that this did not work out for him either. We are sorry to hear that.
Virgil – Unknown
Dynamite Kid – Unknown
Tom Billington, also known as the Dynamite Kid, did not have it easy. He used to be one of the most famous wrestlers back in the ‘90s. A lot of youngsters looked up to him back then. In 1996, he quit wrestling and got sick. After a stroke in 2013, his quality of life has gone down considerably. It is sad to hear that he has become a shut-in thanks to his health issues.
Dynamite Kid – Unknown
Matt Cappotelli
Here is another wrestler who became famous thanks to his time in WWE Tough Enough. Sadly, the former OVW Heavyweight Champion learned that he had cancer. He had to undergo a surgery to stop the growth of the tumor, but it was a very risky operation. The doctors had to stop operating on it before they could remove the entire tumor. He passed away in 2018.
Matt Cappotelli
Perry Saturn – Unknown
Before Perry Satullo started wrestling, he first served in the military. He used the ring name Perry Saturn when he entered the ring. Sadly, he did not become very successful in the industry. The rumors claim that he is homeless, broke, and addicted now. On top of that, he also has various health problems.
Perry Saturn – Unknown
Jimmy Wang Yang – $8 Million
This is the guy who will make lemonade when life hands him lemons! Jimmy Wang Yang was in WWF and WWE for a while. Aside from that, he also competed in Ring of Honor and WCW. After he retired from the ring, he went on to launch a wrestling school called Pro Training. He has taught a lot of famous wrestlers! On top of that, he has a ‘redneck party bus business.’
Jimmy Wang Yang – $8 Million
Harvey Wippleman – Unknown
Bruno Lauer did something that others thought was impossible. Under the name Harvey Wippleman, he defeated Giant Gonzales and Big Bully Busick! He did not really leave the world of wrestling since he went on to work as a manager afterward. We are impressed by the way he worked his way to the top!
Harvey Wippleman – Unknown
Spike Dudley – $300k
Matthew Hyson was known as Spike Dudley and Brother Runt during his days in the world of pro wrestling. However, his career did not really kick off. He is now working as a financial planner instead. Aside from this, he also trains pro fighters and has worked as a teacher’s assistant in the past. He holds a Bachelor of Arts. As you can see, he is a very versatile person!
Spike Dudley – $300k