How Much WWE Paid The Rock In 2024 & 2025 Revealed

WWE have paid The Rock tens of millions in dollars since he made his return to the company.

It was announced in January 2024 that Dwayne Johnson had officially joined the TKO Board of Directors and entered into a services agreement with WWE. Johnson was also awarded 'The Rock' trademark and other trademarks related to his WWE persona, which he then immediately licensed back to WWE in a 10-year deal. As part of The Rock's return, he was promised TKO shares with an aggregate value of $30 million in an RSU award.

Within TKO's annual report filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, it was revealed that The Rock had received $21.7 million in TKO shares. This included $4 million in 2025 and $17.7 million in 2024.

Dwayne Johnson also received royalties of $900,000 per year in 2024 and 2025, while WWE covered The Rock's travel expenses when he worked for the company. In 2024, this totalled $2.6 million and $600,000 in 2025.

The Rock was heavily involved with WrestleMania 41 in 2024, ultimately main eventing night one when he teamed with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The Rock then interfered in the main event of WrestleMania 41 night two, receiving a chokeslam from The Undertaker.

The Rock's most recent WWE appearance was at Elimination Chamber 2025 when he brought about John Cena's heel turn. His failure to appear at WrestleMania 41 received criticism, and Dwayne Johnson has instead been focusing on his acting career.