Backstage Talk On WWE's Money Problems, Feeling On Why Talents Won't Do Anything

[Slayer_X]

We noted before that many WWE talents are upset over pay, mainly recent royalty checks. There's a feeling that none of the talents will really do anything because they all know there is nowhere else they can find work and make even close to what they are making with WWE.
However, it's worth noting that money issues are no longer just a major concern to WWE management, they are now the biggest concern among talents.

[LionDen]

Talent has always been worried and upset over pay but it seems lately WWE are really tightening the purse strings. When talents are use to getting thousands of dollars on their quarterly extra but get only one thousand dollars, anyone would be worried.

[Big Evil]

It sucks for sure, but this is what happens when the company is mishandled and money is thrown around. They don't get that times have changed and the fanbase is different. Where everyone used to be pumped for shows, they sit in chairs like they are there for a damn band performance. The fanbase has changed, they don't have anyone that is truly bred in their time to cheer for. At least WWE is getting there now, but if you don't have the support of the fans you won't get the revenue. Doesn't help that the big ideas don't pull in the bucks they bragged it would.

[Will]

It doesnt have anything to do with the fan base or attendance, its all due to the network. Wrestlers could count on a nice chunk of change every year from ppv royalties and now that source of income is gone.

[muzi]

I also think taht the network launch isresponsible for less royalties and therefore less money for the talents.
BUT: shouldn't be there some serious money BECAUSE OF the network???
e.g. 1 million subscribers pay 10 dollar per month - that does make 10 millions per month!!! damn..