How Do Pro-Wrestlers Get Paid?

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How do pro-wrestlers get paid? Who decides what their services are worth for a match? Let's break down the 5 main ways that working pros get paid, from freelancers working the independent circuit, to contracted talent signed at the corporate level of wrestling. We're covering all the way wrestlers get paid in today's video.
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@ripkackel7402 11 месяцев назад

This might need to be its own vid, But I think merch is a important monetary boon, especially for folks early in their time on the road. There have been many of bookings where the PO was lack luster, but selling a dozen or so 8X10s made the trip profitable. Also, it might be of note to talk about how transit/coms is some time tied into ones PO. Your vids are good, thanks again for the info.

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

GREAT idea, Rip!

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

**Sees title** With a hotdog and a handshake. Sometimes TWO hotdogs if the gate was really good that night, right?

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

I've also accepted meatball subs.

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt I do love me a good meatball sub, I'm not gonna lie.

@82gamerprincess31 11 месяцев назад

I think the only thing missed, which is probably another video, is outside wrestling opportunities. Merch, appearances, signings, endorsements, social media, etc. There is a lot of ways as a wrestler to make money these days.

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

You're exactly right. There are a lot of ancillary revenue streams that contribute to a wrestler's income as well. I'll have to see if there's enough meat there to make an entire video about it!

@trademarktaz 10 месяцев назад

Subbed, keep the videos coming

@TilWeMakeIt 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@devpanda8996 11 месяцев назад

beautiful video! ❤️🍀

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@chadfitzgerald7760 10 месяцев назад

Independent wrestlers are lucky if they even get 20 bucks.

@Provos7777 9 месяцев назад

Depends what Indy promotion you're working for. Larger Indy promotions like Jersey All Pro, GCW, CZW, HOG, or PWG probably pay decent by Indy standards. Entry level wrestlers probably receive 50$ compensation, maybe even up to 100$ on a great night.

@cwell510 10 месяцев назад

Can you explain "downside guarantees". Also, back in 2001 when WCW was purchased by WWF/E, the existing roster sat out on the remainder of their contracts for almost a year a collected a paycheck, how did that work?

@Provos7777 9 месяцев назад

The WCW talent that sat home, they were contracted to Time Warner not World Championship Wrestling. That's how they were able sit out their contract. A downside is a guaranteed amount they'll make no matter what. So it's basically the minimum they'll get paid.

@RageCrazeGamer 11 месяцев назад

Do they pay in dues or cash?😅

@gube515 11 месяцев назад

Yes

@alternative7586 4 месяца назад

A hotdog and handshake for a deathmatch

@Ks-em4em 2 месяца назад

Check I think

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

That CMLL payout is interesting, and it makes sense that the main event gets the biggest cut, but it seems maybe a bit odd that the first match gets the least to me. Isn't the purpose of the opening match to be to wake the crowd up and get them in the mood for the rest of the show? That seems like a really important role that should be worth a bigger cut. Or am I totally off base here?

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

No, I agree with that point wholeheartedly. The opener is so important. But the structure of lucha cards is viewed differently in terms of status.

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt Oh I'm glad I'm on point there, then. But I do understand that lucha is a very different culture entirely than here, or even other countries' wrestling in general. After all, I watched your videos about that very subject!

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

@@JackgarPrime For years, I just imagined that lucha libre and puroresu were simply "pro wrestling in other countries," but that doesn't really justly characterize how radically different their cultures and traditions are. It's more than that.

@hechogamermx4812 5 месяцев назад

In México usually the better talent/or the famous ones are higher in the card. The first and sometimes second matches feature local talent. Decades ago UWA or Lucha Libre Internacional (Toreo 4 Caminos/Palacio de los Deportes) worked differently; yes the last match was still the main event but from the first to the last lucha you could see TOP OF THE LINE talent. The main event was usually reserved for a title, mask vs mask or mask vs hair match; and also for foreigners from Japan or USA facing Canek (their biggest star(

@dennisf1351 2 месяца назад

There is a certain Promotion that pays their Wrestlers with drugs😂 I would love If you could spill the beans on which Promotions a wrestler should avoid

@rustyflowers1696 11 месяцев назад

I wish vince would hire me already smh.

@alternative7586 4 месяца назад

What if Vince McMahon started another wrestling company? Would Shane tell him to go back to bed?

@layna-heyhey 11 месяцев назад

Have you ever made a video regarding relevancy? In the pop culture world, and rapidly changing tech, how can a wrestling vet attempt to stay relevant ?

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

I'm not sure if how many of those that cover the topic of staying inspired and keeping current are public on the channel, and how many are Patreon exclusives. I can think of at least 3 I've done on that, and pop culture is definitely part of the conversation. Seeing what's hot in cinemas, watching buzzworthy TV, those things are as important to staying relevant as what happened on the last STARDOM pay-per-view.

@adamluce1901 11 месяцев назад

I knew of a promoter in the new england area that paid wrestlers in shall we say illegal substances

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

Yep. I worked for him in 2002. Unbelievable.

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt I'm hoping he's not still promoting? Since I'm in that area and would prefer not to deal with that kind of situation.

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

@@JackgarPrime I don't know if he's still alive, actually. I got to see him shut down in epic fashion by the late, great Chris Candido. He attempted to pay Chris in pills, and Chris made the shape of a telephone with his hand and put it to his ear and said in an absurd voice: "Hello, bank? Can I pay my mortgage this month with a bottle of pills? What, no? No you don't accept that as payment?" and then hung up his imaginary phone. He just stared at the promoter until he got out a wad of cash. It was all I could do to not burst out into applause.

@JustJulyo 11 месяцев назад

Whenever you get paid in food is always a good day

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

I've been paid in my share of hotdogs and Cherry Cokes over the years... :)

@JustJulyo 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt those are the best guarantees

@JackgarPrime 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt Now I'm picturing a booking where you got promised let's say a $50 payoff, but it's $50 in hotdogs and Cokes so you just get this gigantic bag full of them that do, in fact, equal out to the agreed upon price.

@ripkackel7402 11 месяцев назад

@@TilWeMakeIt After moving to Canada, I started getting hokey-rink poutine, way better PO then the hot dog.

@TilWeMakeIt 11 месяцев назад

@@JackgarPrime There's a promoter here in Pennsylvania - still active after 30+ years in the business - who starts guys out with a voucher to get "1 hotdog + 1 soda" from the snack bar as their pay. It's a little yellow coupon he makes up himself and gives out after matches. I kept it in my rollerbag for years, as a reminder that we all start somewhere.