Ranking the 20 Wealthiest Professional Wrestlers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Bret Hart was one of the most well-paid and popular stars in the industry throughout the 1990s, and he signed a hugely lucrative contract with WCW, joining the company after the infamous Montreal Screwjob. In fact, "The Hitman" signed an unprecedented 20-year contract with the WWF in 1996, only to jump ship the following year.

Rewarded lavishly for his consistent efforts in the ring, "The Excellence of Execution" was one of the highest-paid stars in both of the major organizations he competed in. A hugely successful autobiography and a best-selling DVD ensure that "The Hitman'" continues to profit from his legendary career more than a decade after his retirement.