Two interesting stories regarding WWE talent and contracts have emerged this week. First, a report from Fightful sheds light on the evolving nature of superstar pay. While downside guarantees remain, some wrestlers are now signing “all-encompassing deals” that bundle merchandise and other revenue streams into a single package. In some cases, talent reportedly receive just one check per year covering their entire compensation, a move designed to simplify payouts as the company expands globally.
Shayna Baszler Eyes NXT Authority Role
Meanwhile, former NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler is looking to return to her stomping grounds in a new capacity. Following the resignation of GM Ava, Robert Stone has taken over as interim manager, but Baszler thinks the brand needs some muscle. Responding to a fan on Twitter, Baszler wrote, “@WWENXT needs a good enforcer…”
Baszler’s contract expired in July 2025, but she has remained involved with the company as a guest coach and producer. Could “The Queen of Spades” be the one to bring order to the chaos of NXT?
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