Summary
A recent SEC filing revealed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's financial earnings from his partnership with WWE's parent company, TKO. Johnson received $21.7 million in TKO shares and annual royalties, along with coverage of his travel expenses. His involvement included appearances at WWE events such as WrestleMania.
Key Facts
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joined the TKO Board of Directors in January 2024.
- He licensed the "The Rock" trademark back to WWE in a ten-year agreement.
- An SEC filing revealed he received $21.7 million in TKO shares.
- This included $17.7 million in shares in 2024 and $4 million in 2025.
- He also earned $900,000 per year in royalties for 2024 and 2025.
- His travel expenses, covered by the company, amounted to $2.6 million in 2024 and $600,000 in 2025.
- The Rock played a central role in WWE events, including WrestleMania 40 and Elimination Chamber 2025.
- He shifted focus back to his acting career after a WWE event in 2025.