Is AEW making or losing money?
It is estimated that AEW lost $77. This would be the biggest loss of any wrestling company in history in a single year. As the new TV deal kicks in, if non-TV revenues & expenses stay the same, AEW should make an estimated $14m profit in 2025. AEW debuted to an audience of 1. That’s a whole lot of viewers for a wrestling show brand new to the scene. It’s not because they’re new that they’re down around 900k a week from that initial showing. AEW had plenty of fans when the company started out.
Did AEW lose money?
It is estimated that AEW lost $77. This would be the biggest loss of any wrestling company in history in a single year. As the new TV deal kicks in, if non-TV revenues & expenses stay the same, AEW should make an estimated $14m profit in 2025. Upgraded changes in recent years have, however, allegedly increased the minimum WWE wage to about $250,000 -350,000 in main roster contracts. This implies that even the most underutilized actors of a TV industry are still earning a handsome salary in comparison with any athletic profession.In total, AEW’s annual salary payout sits at a staggering $104 million. Meanwhile, in WWE, notable stars such as The Miz earn $2. Becky Lynch $3 million, and Kevin Owens $2 million—significantly less than Reigns.