How TNA Wrestlers Are Getting Paid for WWE NXT Appearances Revealed

As the WWE and TNA crossover continues to deliver surprise appearances on NXT, one major question has loomed large—how are TNA wrestlers getting paid for their time on WWE programming? Now, the structure behind those appearances has finally been revealed.

According to Fightful Select, TNA talent who appear on NXT are indeed compensated—but the amount depends on what role they play during the taping. Simply showing up or being brought in and not used earns the lowest payout. The number increases if the talent wrestles, and those who land in the main event take home the highest rate for the night.

This means that the TNA wrestlers who closed out a recent NXT Showdown event reportedly earned more than their peers who worked earlier in the show or simply made non-wrestling cameos.

Meanwhile, some NXT talent who’ve worked TNA shows say they were not paid anything extra for those appearances. It’s unclear whether that’s standard across the board or if those deals vary by performer or situation.

This info clears up a lot of speculation from fans—especially around former WWE talent now working NXT shows as part of the TNA roster. Many believed WWE was using them at a cheaper rate now that they’re technically no longer under WWE contract, but this new report confirms they’re at least getting paid—especially if they’re being featured prominently.

Does this pay model seem fair to you, or should NXT wrestlers also be getting paid for crossing over to TNA? Let us know what you think in the comments.