In the weeks after WrestleMania, WWE released more than 20 talent and issued an ultimatum to some superstars to cut their salaries by up to 50% or be let go. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods opted to leave rather than accept the cuts. The pressure comes as top TKO executives enjoy multi‑million dollar salary hikes, prompting criticism that WWE is adopting a UFC‑style pay model while restricting wrestlers’ sponsorship opportunities. mieszalniakolorado.pl
WWE Superstars Face 50% Pay Cuts Amid Corporate Cuts
WWE reportedly forced wrestlers such as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to accept up to 50% pay cuts or risk release, a move that has drawn ire after a wave of 20 releases post‑WrestleMania.
