WWE Superstar Pay Was ‘Resized’ After Deals With ESPN & Netflix

TKO Group COO Confirms 'Resized' WWE Superstar Compensation

TKO Group COO, Mark Shapiro, confirmed at a conference that both WWE Superstar and UFC fighter pay have been resized.

TKO exec says WWE & UFC 'resized' talent pay after new media deals, addresses ESPN PLE performance

TKO's Mark Shapiro said that when it comes to pay for WWE wrestlers and UFC fighters, they adjusted their scales after their most recent media deals.

WWE Superstar Pay Was ‘Resized’ After Deals With ESPN & Netflix

Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Conference, TKO COO Mark Shapiro was asked about how the company balances talent expenses with the significant marketing and promotional support invested in its WWE and UFC stars. He said, “Let’s talk about the pay for the superstars and our fighters first. What I would tell you is post our […]

TKO COO Mark Shapiro Says WWE Superstar Pay Was 'Resized' - Fightful

Mark Shapiro weighs in on TKO fighter and superstar pay.

TKO Confirms Changes to WWE Superstar Pay Structure After Major Media Rights Deals

TKO has confirmed changes to the way WWE Superstar pay is structured following the company’s recent media rights agreements. Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO Group Holdings, discussed the changes while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026. Shapiro explained that WWE and UFC’s new media deals have already been factored […]

TKO Mark Shapiro's Addresses Talent Compensation After Reports Of WWE Pay Cuts

TKO COO Mark Shapiro says the company is comfortable with its current compensation structure for WWE Superstars and UFC fighters after making adjustments around its recent media rights agreements. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Conference, Shapiro was asked about balancing talent costs with the investment TKO makes in marketing its stars. He revealed that compensation […]