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WWE paid talent 15% of 2022 revenue, projected to remain near that level through 2028

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New documents released in the ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit — obtained via FOIA and reported by Brandon Thurston of Post Wrestling — show WWE spent roughly $195 million of its $1.29 billion 2022 revenue on talent, or about 15%. Forward-looking slides in the discovery material project talent compensation to remain around 15% of company revenue through 2028, a figure comparable to recent UFC disclosures placing fighter pay around 16–20% of revenue.

The exhibits also detail contract renewals and category projections, noting combined renewals of $15 million for names including Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes and Braun Strowman, a $4 million renewal for Brock Lesnar, and $2 million in step-up renewals for Bianca Belair, the Street Profits, Gable Steveson, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and Baron Corbin; some listed talent have since departed. WWE continues to classify talent as independent contractors who may cover travel costs, while 2023 projections showed main roster talent costs at $195 million for roughly 130 performers, developmental at $16 million, and a trimmed celebrity category as Logan Paul’s deal moved to the main roster.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-paid-talent-15-of-total-2022-revenue-once-projected-to-stay-at-that-level-through-2028/.

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TNA Impact on AMC Drops to 175,000 Viewers, 0.03 18-49 Rating Amid Heavy Sports Competition

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TNA Thursday Night Impact averaged 175,000 viewers on AMC last week, a 17.5% decline from the previous week’s 212,000 and the lowest audience since January 22. The show posted a 0.03 rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 25% and matching its lowest demo figure on AMC since the move.

The drop coincided with stiff competition — Impact ran opposite the NFL Draft (simulcast on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network) as well as NHL and NBA playoff coverage, leaving the program tied for 70th on the primetime cable charts. Versus the prior 10-week average (0.04 rating and 240,300 viewers), last week’s show fell 25% in the demo and 27.2% in overall viewers.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/tna-wrestling/tna-impact-viewership-18-49-rating-take-big-hit/.

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Nick Hogan Open to Pursuing In-Ring Career After Viewing Hulk Hogan: Real American

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Nick Hogan told the Bonus Edition of the 83 Weeks podcast that after watching the final version of Hulk Hogan: Real American he’s more open than ever to stepping into the ring if the opportunity presents itself. Hogan said he’s been knocking off ring rust, is in good shape and “would absolutely welcome” the chance to pursue an in‑ring career, and noted the docuseries — which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2026 — helped clarify his father’s legacy.

He also praised the series for pulling back the curtain on the many facets of Hulk Hogan, from character work to charitable efforts, saying it showed how dynamic a person his father is. Nick added that the long-discussed Chris Hemsworth biopic from 2019 remains a possibility despite delays, as the documentary continues to renew interest in Hogan’s story.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nick-hogan-would-absolutely-welcome-opportunity-to-pursue-wrestling-career/.

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