Former WWE NXT wrestlers, such as Ridge Holland and Gigi Dolin, have spoken out recently about the poor compensation they receive in NXT. F4Wonline.com’s Bryan Alvarez, however, says those claims are not entirely accurate.
NXT Salary Structure
Alvarez is reporting that “confirmed NXT deals start at $75,000”. He also noted that “big-name talent brought in from the outside obviously make more than that.” The former Dolin (Priscilla Kelly), who was released in May 2025, has claimed that some in NXT were paid as little as $30,000 a year.
Alvarez directly refuted this claim regarding standard NXT contracts. “Nobody is making $30,000,” he wrote.
The ‘ID Talent’ Clarification
If there is one group falling below that level, Alvarez reported, they are performers operating under a WWE ID contract, but there are key differences. “ID talent make much less than $30,000, but they aren’t under an official TKO contractual salaried deal,” Alvarez explained. “They’re paid a small amount to help upgrade their look, etc.”
The former Holland, whose contract is set to expire on November 14, 2025, has been outspoken about his ensuing financial struggles. He recently revealed he had taken a one-year extension at a 50% pay cut, which led to financial issues, including a recent foreclosure notice on his home.
