Ka-Ching! The Most Money Superstars

BY John Clapp

From DiBiase to Del Rio …

On July 15, two Superstars will walk out of the Money in the Bank pay-per-view with guaranteed contracts for World Championship matches, which in the context of WWE competition, is the equivalent of hitting pay dirt. As handsome as that prize may be, history shows that many a money-hungry Superstar has prioritized “accumulating cash” just below “winning a championship” on his to-do list.

With that in mind, WWE.com presents this rich list of the most money Superstars in history. They say money is the root of all evil, but in this case of the squared circle, it’s also been the root of some truly captivating characters.

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Ka-Ching! The Most Money Superstars

BY John Clapp

4. Alberto Del Rio

With his own personal ring announcer, a large assortment of cashmere white scarves and a fleet of luxury cars that puts Jay Leno’s collection to shame, it’s no wonder that Alberto Del Rio finds his way near the top of this list. Never mind the fact he’s a past Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner; The Mexican Aristocrat prides himself on his affluence, as he’s made clear since before even stepping into a WWE ring. Prior to making his debut, the impeccably dressed Del Rio irritated fans for weeks with haughty video vignettes shot at his palatial estate.

The WWE Universe has since grown accustomed to his braggadocio. Del Rio’s silver-spoon upbringing has allowed him to study at the world’s finest universities, and his nose is purportedly sophisticated enough to detect even the most subtle of buttery notes in an aged chardonnay. Life isn’t always so sweet for the former WWE Champion, however: On a recent webisode of “Superstar Toyz,” Del Rio passed on buying a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG because it lacked a mini-bar. Talk about champagne problems!

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