Report: Fewer Than Six WWE Stars Asked to Take Pay Cuts; New Day Declines Reduced Offer

Dave Meltzer reports that the number of WWE roster members asked to accept pay reductions is fewer than six, and those who were approached would likely have been released had they not agreed. Sources say the affected performers were not top-tier players and were viewed by creative as having limited long-term plans, with at least one major name accepting a 50 percent pay cut; several high-earning talents making into seven figures reportedly lack outside leverage because comparable pay is not available elsewhere.

Meltzer also notes that TKO offered Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods reduced deals to finish out their current contracts with a mix of limited in-ring work and promotional duties, but both declined and chose to leave after being asked to accept lower pay despite recently signing long-term terms. The full Wrestling Observer Newsletter provides further details for subscribers.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/new-details-on-wwe-wrestlers-asked-to-take-pay-cuts-exclusive/.