Once ‘World’s Highest Paid Entertainer’ Dwayne Johnson’s $15 Million Venture Pales in Comparison to Floyd Mayweather’s ‘$20 Billion’ Deal

Floyd Mayweather and Dwayne Johnson are among the highest-paid celebrities in the world. Both of them have amassed a fortune due to their successful careers, and they also have a knack for smart investments. However, the boxing phenom outclassed ‘The Rock’ as he made an astonishing deal. 

Floyd Mayweather is known for his PPV events, which always top the list of the most lucrative fights. He is also a marketing powerhouse and knows how to multiply money. He was recently in conversation with Forbes, where he mentioned, “Now I own nine skyscrapers. I’m constantly building, building. I got hotels all around the country. And, right now, what I’m working on right now, is with my business partners from Miami. We’re working on a 20 billion dollar deal.”  

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‘Money’ is regarded as the richest boxer in the world, and he is steadily taking over the business world as well. Dwayne Johnson on the other hand, has also made some impressive investments that add millions to his huge empire. 

Dwayne Johnson’s massive deal 

Dwayne Johnson began his career playing football and was well-liked in college. He later joined the WWE, which soon elevated him to the status of a global icon. It even gained him the nickname ‘The Rock’, and he is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the WWE. After that, he appeared in Hollywood films as well, where he swiftly gained a following of admirers. Reportedly, Johnson was also ranked at the top of Forbes‘ highest-paid entertainer list. 

According to sources, Johnson paid Vince McMahon, owner of the WWE, $15 million in 2020 to own the XFL league. The goal of “The Rock” and his business partner Dany Garcia is to develop football while helping players to enhance their physical and mental fitness. Garcia also stated, “We are bringing forward an XFL that is progressive and forward-thinking when it comes to innovation, leveraging the newest technology to enhance gameday experience.”

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This deal looks amazing and is expected to show promising results in the near future. However, it looks very small in front of Mayweather’s multi-billion-dollar deal. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below.