WWE and TNA Wrestling have been in partnership for several months, and they recently concluded their NXT Showdown special, which showcased two Survivor Series-style elimination matches, a Winners Take All Tag Team Championship Match, and an NXT North American Championship Match.
This collaboration between WWE and TNA has raised questions regarding how the wrestlers affiliated with both promotions are compensated. The partnership has led to some unusual situations where recently released WWE wrestlers are appearing on NXT shows through the TNA partnership. This has prompted speculation about whether WWE is compensating these wrestlers adequately or utilizing them through TNA at a reduced rate.
According to Fightful Select, TNA wrestlers appearing on NXT are paid per appearance, with their compensation varying based on their involvement. For instance, wrestlers who are brought in but do not compete receive the lowest rates. In contrast, TNA wrestlers who actually participate in NXT events earn higher rates, with the maximum pay reserved for those involved in the main event, such as the TNA stars who participated in the main event of the NXT vs. TNA Showdown.
Additionally, the report mentions that NXT wrestlers who have appeared on TNA shows indicated they did not receive extra pay for those appearances, although they could not confirm this was the case in every instance.
