– WWE reported a total of approximately 870 employees across the world, not counting the actual wrestlers or any other independent contractors.

– WWE spends roughly $1.1 million on each episode of Raw or Smackdown.

– WWE is on the hook for guaranteed contracts for its wrestlers in 2017 totalling $30.6 million. This would not include any income over and above that from merchandising, licensing, house show or PPV bonuses. John Cena has reportedly been earning in the $10 million per year vicinity for the last few years when you factor in his guarantee as well as his bonuses.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Subscription information available at f4wonline.com