Dwayne Johnson Net Worth: Is the Former WWE Sensation Richer Than LeBron James, Michael Phelps or Serena Williams?

American athletes earn millions and millions of dollars for their hard work. Some have even earned billions over the course of their careers, while some athletes have pioneered their sport and have become champions in other sectors as well. A perfect example of an athlete who has achieved tremendous success in both his sport and his off-field activities is certainly Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Let’s find out the net worth of Dwayne Johnson, a WWE wrestler and one of the most popular actors on the planet. Is he wealthier than Michael Phelps, LeBron James or Serena Williams?

Johnson, also known as The Rock, started off his career in the WWE. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Then he moved into Hollywood and became one of the most successful actors ever. His movies have grossed billions in the box office and he is considered one of the best in the world. The Rock charges north of $20 million per movie, making him one of the richest actors in the world. He also has several business ventures which are highly successful.

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According to Forbes, The Rock’s net worth is $270million. He was also one of the highest earners in the entertainment industry.

How does the Rock compare with LeBron James, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps?

The Rock has certainly amassed a huge amount of wealth, but when compared to other generational stars, it might seem like little. LeBron James, one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, has amassed a net worth of over a $1 billion. LeBron came into the league at the age of 18 and he is still going at the age of 37 and is one of the best players in the world. He is the second American athlete who has crossed the billion dollar mark.

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Michael Phelps, the greatest olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals, has made a tidy sum for himself. His net worth is around the range of a $100 Million. Phelps made his debut in the 2004 Olympics and has amassed a total of 23 gold medals in four appearances.

Serena Williams, often regarded as the greatest woman’s tennis player of all time, has won 23 grand slam titles. She is only behind Margaret Court’s record of 24 titles. She was one of the highest paid athletes for years and she has accumulated a net worth of $260 million.