Marc Mero Reveals 2019 Royalty Check Payment From WWE

Marc Mero was part of WWE from 1996 to 1999, which was one of the hottest periods in wrestling history.

Mero worked with many of the top stars during the time including Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. Over the years, WWE has produced a number of documentaries on the Attitude Era where Mero was featured.

On social media, Mero revealed that in 2019, he got a royalty check for $71.47 for his video appearances.

I’ve been asked many times what wrestlers actually make in royalties from the WWE, so let me give you a real example.

I left the WWE years ago, and more than 20 years later, in 2019, I came across an old royalty statement. When you look at how much money many wrestlers help generate versus how little they’re actually paid, it’s honestly hard to believe.

On this statement, even after being out of wrestling for over two decades, I was still partly responsible for $39,590.81 in revenue.

My royalty payment for that?

$71.47.

That’s the reality for a lot of wrestlers. We helped build the brand, the characters, and the moments fans still watch today, yet the compensation rarely reflects the value that was created.

I’ve been asked many times what wrestlers actually make in royalties from the WWE, so let me give you a real example.

I left the WWE years ago, and more than 20 years later, in 2019, I came across an old royalty statement. When you look at how much money many wrestlers help… pic.twitter.com/AKy5330YXv

— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) January 22, 2026

In 2019, much of the WWE archived footage was available via the WWE Network.

Earlier in the month on social media, Mero announced he was selling his first-ever WWF guaranteed paycheck. Fans can learn more here.