Randy Orton had the internet talking after he teased a jump to AEW. Orton posted a photo beside an elevator that said “Elite level”. He also tagged Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscribe here), Dave Meltzer provided some details about Orton’s current contract. This includes how much he makes per year from WWE.
Here is what Meltzer wrote:
Orton got a lot of talk this past week with a tease on Twitter. He could just be having fun, but Orton’s ten-year WWE deal expires in 2020 and he’s in a great position to play both sides against each other, and that’s the smart thing to do. In the end, for someone like Orton, who is believed to be making in the $3 million per year range, and doesn’t work a full house show schedule, WWE is probably the better place. At 39, he may be able to get an even lesser schedule. Whether he’s the right mix for AEW is a question but next year you’d think they’d be looking for a big pick up and Orton would fit that bill, there’s the question if they want to spend at that level for a new guy.
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