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WWE is hands-down the biggest wrestling company in the world and has turned into a global media giant over the past few decades. The promotion boasts a state of the art facility where young guns can hone their craft and prepare themselves for what's ahead. WWE is steadily expanding its business to various countries with shows like NXT UK.
It's not surprising that a company of the stature of WWE would hire a long string of talents from the USA as well as all across the world. These wrestlers sign contracts that can last for years. The bigger the Superstar, the higher the chances that they would be secured by WWE in a multi-year contract. In this slideshow, we will be taking a look at 5 WWE Superstars you possibly didn't know are on long-term contracts with WWE.
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#5 Lana
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Lana returned to WWE RAW on the premiere episode of the show last year, after a short hiatus. She immediately joined forces with Bobby Lashley and got into a rivalry with her husband, Rusev. The storyline continued for months on end, with Rusev doing his best to get back at the duo, but ultimately failing to do so.
In the midst of this angle, it was reported that Lana had signed a multi-year contract with WWE. The contract is a 5-year extension that will run till 2024. It will allow Lana to take time off to focus on outside projects. Rusev, on the other hand, didn't renew his WWE deal. He was among the wrestlers who were released by WWE a while ago, in what was a measure to cut costs amidst the coronavirus crisis. Lana is currently involved in an angle with her on-screen husband Lashley, and WWE veteran MVP, on WWE RAW.
#4 Jinder Mahal
The Modern-Day Maharaja was once nothing but an enhancement talent, who used to lose matches right and left on WWE Main Event, alongside Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater. After splitting with WWE in 2014, Mahal worked on his skills as well as his look. He worked on the independent scene for around two years, before returning to WWE. Mahal was pushed heavily around a year after he returned. He defeated veteran Randy Orton to become the 50th WWE Champion at Backlash 2017, in one of the biggest surprises in WWE history.
Mahal never achieved the same feat again, but there's no telling what can happen now that he will be under the WWE umbrella till 2024. Back in June 2019, it was reported that Mahal had signed a 5-year deal with WWE. After being on the sideline for months due to an injury, Mahal returned to RAW soon after WrestleMania 36, defeating Akira Tozawa in the process. Only time will tell how WWE utilizes Mahal over the next four years or so.
#3 Mandy Rose
Mandy Rose came up to WWE's main roster way back in late 2017. Rose and Sonya Deville came up alongside a returning Paige, with the trio naming themselves Absolution. Mere days later, Paige suffered an injury during a house show, which ultimately led to her retirement. Rose and Deville remained a duo for the next three years. Rose has yet to win a title belt on the main roster, but things could certainly change in the coming months, as she has been getting ample TV time lately.
Mandy signed a 5-year deal with WWE in January 2020. She has been involved in a popular angle on WWE SmackDown ever since, with Otis. The Heavy Machinery member is one of the most beloved Superstars in recent memory, and the angle has proved to be nothing but beneficial for both wrestlers. Otis defeated Dolph Ziggler with Mandy's help at WrestleMania 36 and recently won the Money In The Bank match at the namesake PPV. It would be interesting to see where the duo goes in the coming months, and if Rose will find herself in the title picture soon.
#2 The Miz
The A-lister has achieved a lot more during his WWE stint than many had expected from him. Originally a reality tv star, The Miz went on to bag the runner-up position on WWE's Tough Enough. Over the next 15 years or so, The Miz became a mainstay on WWE TV and headlined WrestleMania 27 with WWE veteran John Cena. In addition, The Miz has won the Intercontinental title on 8 occasions and is also a 2-time US Champion. He is one of the most decorated Superstars of the past decade and is someone who will be a WWE-lifer.
The Miz signed a multi-year deal with WWE last November, which is set to expire in 2025. Needless to say, The Miz is going to be featured on WWE TV for a long time to come. He currently wrestles on WWE SmackDown and is all set to team up with his partner John Morrison at Backlash 2020. The duo will take on Braun Strowman with the latter's Universal title on the line.
#1 The Undertaker
It won't be an exaggeration to call The Undertaker one of the absolute best wrestlers in the history of WWE. The Phenom made his way to WWE in late 1990 and has been with the promotion ever since. His WrestleMania streak was a legit ticket-seller and people used to flock in from various countries to see him advance his streak every year. The Undertaker is also a multiple-time WWE Champion and is a sure-fire future Hall of Famer.
A short while ago, it was reported that The Undertaker had signed a 15-year deal with WWE, meaning that he will be associated with the promotion till 2034. WWE recently presented a special named Undertaker: The Last Ride, giving a closer look at The Deadman's illustrious career. The Undertaker is way past his prime at this point and would be better suited for a backstage role for the rest of his WWE run. With the career that he has had, The Undertaker's advice would be beneficial for young talents who want to make a name for themselves in the industry.
