Report: WWE staff upset with minimal raises, reduced benefits despite record profits

  • Ian Carey
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Despite the company posting record profits, some WWE employees say that hasn’t translated to better pay or treatment.

Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics reported Monday that multiple WWE employees, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say they face reduced benefits, minimal raises, and increased workloads following WWE’s merger with UFC.

Among the benefits no longer available to WWE staff is an employee stock purchase plan, which previously allowed them to purchase shares at a 15 percent discount.

Complimentary tickets to live events, a long-standing perk for WWE staff, are also no longer provided.

Employees further complained about receiving only a 3 percent cost-of-living raise this year despite rising living expenses in the Connecticut and New York areas. Even employees with strong performance reviews were informed pay increases would remain minimal due to budget restrictions imposed by upper management.

Staff also noted increased workloads, including new responsibilities tied to UFC and potential expansions into other Endeavor-owned properties like Professional Bull Riders and IMG.

Wrestlenomics reached out to WWE for comment but has not yet received a response. The original report is available here.