Ryback, as we now know, is no longer with the WWE. However, he's a long way from being done with professional wrestling. In fact, he plans on keeping a full-time schedule, via indie bookings.
So, just how much is Ryback demanding for indie appearances?
As he moves forward, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion is now wrestling under the name "The Big Guy", and according to the Wrestling Newsletter Observer, he is currently charging $4,500 per appearance within the United States.
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He's also offering a discounted rate for promoters who book him for multiple dates.
Also, if your promotion has a bad reputation in the wrestling world, you can expect The Big Guy to charge you a premium rate of five grand per appearance. Yes, $5,000 per appearance – within the U.S. – if your promotion has a bad name.
So far, The Big Guy has dates confirmed for Northeast Wrestling, coming up on August 25th, WrestlePro in October and WrestleCade in November.
It's also worth noting that The Big Guy is currently in talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Both sides are reportedly very interested in making a deal happen, but they are just trying to come to terms on pricing and the number of dates.
You can keep up with all the latest Big Guy happenings at www.feedmemore.com.
