Due to its huge popularity, professional wrestling has given birth to multiple crossover entertainment figures. Still, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Dwayne Johnson and John Cena are the most successful names in this trend.
These two WWE legends have proven how well their natural charm reaches outside professional wrestling boundaries. Initially rose to fame as “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment,” Johnson’s path led him toward earning big checks in movie roles. Likewise, Cena began as “Dr. of Thuganomics” and then ascended to lead major blockbuster franchises.
The duo has also entered into multiple businesses combined with philanthropic work following their wrestling and film career success. Their transition from the WWE ring to the movie business has caused a significant boost in their net worth, unlike many of their peers.
Dwayne Johnson’s career, movies, and business ventures
The entertainment industry names Dwayne Johnson as one of its wealthiest figures as of today. Hollywood is an essential component of his many sources of income. During an average year, Johnson reportedly generates a minimum income that reaches $100 million through films and endorsement partnerships.
After the huge influx of movie projects, his income has expanded dramatically. After starring in The Scorpion King for $5.5 million in 2001, the actor earned $23.5 million each for Jumanji: The Next Level and Red Notice (via Forbes).
The actor’s present earning milestone now includes his massive $50 million payment for the role in Red One, which was his highest salary for any movie role to date (as per Puck News).
The Rock achieved major growth in his wealth through his company investments. Teremana Tequila represents one of his successful business ventures, which was launched at the start of March 2020. It is valued at around $2 billion, and Johnson holds an estimated 30-40% ownership stake.
Moreover, through his Seven Bucks Productions, the actor does film production and oversees several media outlets, as the company has produced some commercially successful films. His current advancements have expanded the scope of his investment portfolio.
In January 2024, the board of TKO Group Holdings appointed Johnson as a new member, who received $30 million in stock value along with the rights to the trademarked name “The Rock.” Johnson retains substantial endorsement contracts from companies like Apple, Ford, and Under Armour.
John Cena’s career, movies, and business ventures
John Cena made his fortune through all his revenue streams, which include his pro wrestling performances alongside acting and business endorsements. Cena has established himself as one of WWE’s most highly paid wrestlers, reportedly earning around $10 million annually.
Cena’s acting job has expanded dramatically during the past few years. The Marine marked his acting debut with a reported salary of $280,000 before he progressed to earn $2 to $7 million from individual project roles. The Peacemaker series paid him between $500,000 and $1 million for each episode, according to reports.
John Cena maintains endorsement deals with major brands like Capri Sun, Fruity Pebbles, Gillette, Gold’s Gym, and Hefty. Alongside, he consistently ranks among WWE’s best merchandise sellers since his professional wrestling debut.
Comparing John Cena and Dwayne Johnson’s net worth
Johnson clearly wins the race when his $50 million salary for Red One is considered, which is one of the highest in the movie industry in general. Cena earned potentially $8-$10 million through his work on Peacemaker Season 1’s full run, which can be considered his highest earnings from a single project.
Johnson maintains a considerably larger collection of business establishments in addition to his WWE merchandise. The Teremana Tequila investment alone could generate more than $1 billion for Johnson, whereas Cena’s business deals represent smaller opportunities.
Even though the two actors possess multiple real estate investments, Johnson’s Beverly Park mansion, which is reportedly worth $28.7 million, dwarfs Cena’s Florida and San Diego properties. If we calculate, The Rock’s financial resources exceed Cena’s by a substantial amount.
Dwayne Johnson has accumulated $800 million in his net worth, surpassing John Cena’s $80 million, making him closer to reaching billionaire status. The wrestling superstars successfully used their WWE fame in multiple paths of entertainment success, which made them two of the richest WWE superstars.
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