Jazmyn Nyx is on her way out of WWE, and now fans are learning that her decision to leave wasnt about dramait was about dollars.
Behind-the-scenes details have surfaced via Fightful Select, revealing that Nyxs exit stemmed from a contract dispute after WWE offered her a new deal worth $75,000 per year, the same amount she was already making.
Sources within NXT confirmed that WWE wanted to keep her, but they werent willing to offer anything more than her current salary. That flat offer was for a multi-year extension, and its unclear whether it included any built-in raises over time.
While $75,000 might sound decent on paper, those close to the situation noted that Nyx likely saw significantly less after taxes and out-of-pocket expenses like gear, travel, and training. One talent reportedly claimed she may have only taken home around $60,000or lessonce everything was deducted.
The pay dispute made headlines after Nyx responded to a fan on Instagram who claimed NXT wrestlers make between $80,000 and $150,000 per year. The fan argued that should be more than enough financially. Nyx didnt hold back when setting the record straight.
That single sentence revealed what many suspected: Nyx wasnt making anywhere near the top end of that range, and WWEs refusal to offer more sealed her decision to walk away.
Though NXT does have talent on six-figure dealsand in some cases, salaries even higher than the base level of $350,000 seen on the main rosterthose numbers are far from the norm. Entry-level and developmental contracts often start lower, and not everyone sees upward movement quickly.
Jazmyn Nyx isnt the first NXT name to walk away over moneyand she wont be the last. While WWE continues building a global pipeline of new talent, stories like this expose a harsh truth: not everyone is getting paid like a future superstar. For Nyx, sticking around just wasnt worth itand now shes putting WWE in her rearview without looking back.
Should WWE raise the pay floor for NXT talent, or is this just part of paying dues on the road to the main roster? Sound off in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
