“Highly Paid”: Cody Rhodes Claims His WWE Salary Compares to Billionaire LeBron James & Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is currently one of the highest-grossing pro wrestlers in the world. The American Nightmare recently renewed his WWE contract with a multi-year deal. Moreover, he will also feature in the main events of both nights at the biggest-ever WrestleMania in the history of WWE.

Cody Rhodes has also been one of the top WWE Superstars, especially when it comes to merchandise sales. This makes every member of the WWE Universe wonder how big the paycheck of The American Nightmare is. Interestingly, Rhodes also revealed that his remuneration is on par with NBA megastar LeBron James and MLB’s hotshot Shohei Ohtani.

When Cody Rhodes revealed that he isn’t just the greatest in WWE

During an interview with Ariel Helwani Cody Rhodes was asked about his new deal with WWE. Listening to the querries, Rhodes replied, “But right now, it’s not a secret, I did sign a new deal recently, it’s still kind of all being ironed out, but we’re done with it, and that would put me in a great spot by the end of it.”

Then, Helwani went on to ask the number of years, while Cody Rhodes brushed off the question, saying, “I can’t tell you.” In a swift response, Helwani inquired why everyone is shy about saying the number of years, claiming, “I’m not asking you how much, I’m just asking how many years.” 

Well, Helwani was using his interview tactics to get a bit more information about Rhodes’s new deal, and he kept persuading Cody to spill the tea. Turns out, it did work, as the Royal Rumble 2024 winner finally said, “I was going to say I want to consider myself the Otani of sports entertainment…… Who else is really highly paid? I mean, LeBron James? Yep, I’ll take that. I’ll take that.” Well, it seems like the fan-favorite American Nightmare has some huge billion-dollar multi-year deal signed with WWE. Which also means that he will not retire any time soon.

Speculation abounds about Cody Rhodes winning WrestleMania XL, fueled by rumors suggesting a potential hiatus for Roman Reigns following the event. Now arises the question: What is the net worth of LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani, given that Rhodes has joined the ranks of high earners?

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Let’s dive in to check the approximate amount that Rhodes can be making.

Cody Rhodes’ salary rivals LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani’s combined net worth

LeBron James is known as the highest-paid NBA star in history to this date. He made his NBA debut in the NBA around 2003, and since then has only seen an increase in his finances. At the moment, James has a remarkable net worth of $1 billion, a testament to his savvy investments, strategic collaborations, and lucrative endorsements. Significantly, his elevation to billionaire status was confirmed in 2022, cementing his stature as one of the most affluent athletes in history.

He has made several investments and brand endorsement deals. On the other hand, let’s talk about Shohei Ohtani. Shohei Ohtani’s recent $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers underscores his once-in-a-lifetime talent. This adds to his estimated $50 million net worth in 2023.

Speculation suggests he could earn around $105 million annually in 2024, combining his Dodgers salary and endorsements.

Considering these factors, Cody Rhodes’ salary is poised to escalate significantly, potentially reaching a staggering billion-dollar mark. As of now, we will have to wait and see what the future holds for Cody Rhodes in WWE. Will he be able to finish his story this time?

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What are your thoughts on this huge jump that Rhodes has made?