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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 6, 2016 20:43:08 GMT -5
The discussion about how much James Storm is making in the James Storm returns to TNA thread got me thinking about this.
Someone mentioned that outside of the top stars they doubt the roster as a whole gets paid $200k-$300k a year.
That got me wondering about smaller companies. Places like ROH, CZW, CHIKARA, AIW, etc. How much are they spending every year on workers?
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Post by El Hijo del Havoc on Jan 6, 2016 23:38:19 GMT -5
Not technically an indie, but I found this article around Perro's death outlining how much AAA & CMLL pay their luchadores. (Rough English translation). It should be noted that Mexican promotions typically pocket some money and it's practically the norm that the luchadores receive much less than what they should be (Example: El Mesias is listed at $569.35 USD, but gets paid around $227.74 USD per show). Economic disparities between the US dollar and the peso doesn't help matters either Booking charges (Converted to US dollars)* Blue Demon Jr, Dr. Wagner: $1,423.37 * LA Park, Perro Aguayo Jr (At time of death): $1,138.69 * El Canek: $1,024.43 * Rayo de Jalisco: $853.69 * La Sombra, Texano Jr, Mistico: $569.35 * Cibernetico, El Hijo Del Fantasma: $455.48 * Angelico: $227.74 The article also lists a AAA package deal for $2,000 USD that can get you Angelico, Fenix, Pentagon Jr, La Parka Negra, El Zorro, Nino Hamburguesa, El Apache, Carta Brava, Pimpinela Escarlata, AND a referee
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