Subhojeet Mukherjee on November 14, 2025
Priscilla Kelly is setting the record straight after catching heat for her remarks about NXT pay. The WWE NXT star, also known as Gigi Dolin, recently sparked a conversation about how much new wrestlers actually make—and some fans weren’t happy. But according to Kelly, her words were twisted into something she never meant.
It all started when Kelly pointed out during an interview that some NXT contracts can be as low as $30,000 a year. That opened the floodgates for backlash, with people accusing her of complaining. But Kelly made it clear that wasn’t her point at all. Taking to Twitter, she called out those who misrepresented her comments and defended what she actually said:
“Let me just clarify, never did I say that there was anything wrong with this salary nor was I ‘complaining about it,’ especially considering this is starting out. When I started wrestling, I was lucky to get after driving all night just to get a spot on a show. I was simply making a point that contracts and salaries can vary greatly depending on where and who you are, and with TV/living expenses it can be tough. A lot of you have took this and made it into something it’s not.”
Kelly’s earlier interview had touched on a common fan misconception—that just being in WWE means you’re instantly rich. She stressed that’s not reality for most talent, especially in NXT.
“The common misconception about, especially NXT performers is that we’re millionaires, right? Like, a lot of fans for some reason think that if you work in WWE and you’re under that umbrella, you’re a millionaire. You live in a mansion. You’re driving a Benz. Like, you’ve got it made. That’s not the case. In NXT, there’s contracts as low as ,000 a year.”
Her goal wasn’t to bash the company or complain, but to shed light on how difficult the grind can be, especially when dealing with rising costs of living and travel. Kelly wanted to open a real conversation about what life is actually like behind the curtain.
In the end, Priscilla Kelly didn’t back down—she took control of the narrative and doubled down on telling the truth about the wrestling business, even when it’s not glamorous.
What do you think about Priscilla Kelly’s comments on NXT pay? Do fans expect too much from WWE talent just starting out? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you.
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