Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre are two of the most recognizable veterans still active in WWE

Drew McIntyre; with a Claymore to Randy Orton enter the ring during SmackDown at Norfolk Scope Arena on September 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images)

Because of his extraordinary WWE longevity and sustained earning power, overall, Randy Orton holds the financial advantage in most 2026 estimates, largely. That makes it more accurate to compare their publicly reported income from wrestling and longevity in the business than to give exact figures for all of their personal assets. WWE stars both benefit from the value of their recognizable wrestling identities. Their lifestyles also reflect the income of WWE’s longtime headliners. Both have access to luxury homes, cars and other high-value purchases, but detailed current valuations are largely private. Both veterans remain among WWE’s most valuable active performers through contracts and merchandise. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.

Orton has spent the last 20-plus years establishing himself as a main event fixture, while McIntyre rebuilt his career after leaving WWE before returning as a major singles star. McIntyre’s WWE deal is said to be in the ballpark of $8 million per year, while Orton’s current deal is said to be at a much higher level than his previous salary estimates. However, published estimates today vary significantly, with Celebrity Net Worth putting Orton at $7 million and other 2026 estimates around $12 million to $15 million. Sports Illustrated has his net worth between $2 million and $5 million and an annual salary of $8 million. NDTV estimates his net worth to be around $9 million in 2026. Financial category Randy Orton Drew McIntyre Estimated 2026 net worth 7M–15M 5M–9M Reported annual WWE earnings Up to $10M reported $8M reported Primary wealth source WWE salary, bonuses, merchandise WWE salary, bonuses, merchandise Major commercial income Endorsements, merchandise, acting Endorsements, merchandise WWE longevity 20+ years 20+ years, including time outside WWE Randy Orton’s fortune has been built on incredible longevity. His 14 world title reigns, long rivalries and repeated appearances at WrestleMania have helped keep his commercial value alive. The previous salary reports had Orton in the $4 million-$4.5 million per year range. More recent reports from Celebrity Net Worth state that his current WWE deal is considerably more lucrative, with figures approaching $10 million per year. In 2026, Orton revealed that he still had four years left on his WWE contract, but the company has not disclosed the financials. He was released by WWE in 2014 and spent time repairing his reputation away from the company, before returning in 2017. And his 2024 contract renewal was reported to have turned him into a payer. Celebrity Net Worth reports that the deal is in the ballpark of $8 million per year, making McIntyre one of WWE’s higher-paid active performers. Sports Illustrated also reports the figure of $8 million per year While NDTV calls the deal a huge financial boost for the Scottish star.

WWE contracts, bonuses, merchandise royalties and private investments are not fully disclosed so vary widely, says Celebrity Net Worth. He arrived in WWE in the early 2000s and transitioned from the “Legend Killer” to one of the most established main-event stars in the company. Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre are two of the most recognizable veterans still active in WWE , and their careers span different generations and financial trajectories. The difference between Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre is that Randy Orton has more wealth but Drew McIntyre has been on fire lately. Randy Orton has had the longest continuous run as a premium attraction for WWE, and his financial profile has been boosted by multiple world title reigns, major event appearances, merchandise sales and outside projects. Drew McIntyre’s estimates also differ. The differences are why net worth figures for WWE performers should be considered estimates, not audited financial statements. Drew McIntyre’s financial path has been a different one. His second WWE run saw him win big titles such as the WWE Championship and prove himself as a dependable main event wrestler.

Because of his incredible longevity, championship resume and WWE earning power over time, in most 2026 estimates, Randy Orton has a stronger accumulated wealth position overall, mostly. Drew McIntyre has greatly improved his financial trajectory with his latest contract and continued status as a premium WWE performer; if McIntyre were to stick with his current pay rate for the duration of his contract, the gap could close even more, but Orton’s decades-long financial advantage remains significant. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines