Triple H’s Friend and WWE Legend Was Paid $3 Million for One Match

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WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was reportedly paid $3 Million for his in-ring return at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

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WWE legend Kurt Angle spoke about Shawn Michaels' return to the ring and admitted that he wasn't surprised to hear the amount that the company paid for the Hall of Famer.

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"Wow! You know what? I'm not a WWE lifer; Shawn is. So, his loyalty is still with the WWE, and they pay them very well for it," Angle said. (h/t: Sportskeeda)

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The former Olympic Gold medalist also said that if he is given a similar offer to make his return to the ring then he will definitely accept it without thinking twice.

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Triple H’s Friend and WWE Legend Was Paid $3 Million for One Match

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was reportedly paid $3 Million for his in-ring return at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

WWE legend Kurt Angle spoke about Shawn Michaels' return to the ring and admitted that he wasn't surprised to hear the amount that the company paid for the Hall of Famer.

"Wow! You know what? I'm not a WWE lifer; Shawn is. So, his loyalty is still with the WWE, and they pay them very well for it," Angle said. (h/t: Sportskeeda)

The former Olympic Gold medalist also said that if he is given a similar offer to make his return to the ring then he will definitely accept it without thinking twice.

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