KEN SHAMROCK—$1.5 MILLION

Ken Shamrock had a fairly long stint in and around wrestling circuits but was more famous as a full-contact fighter. Indeed, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of MMA, having become a UFC Superfight Champion at one point. Shamrock’s rivalry with Royce Gracie, another legend of MMA, was one of the best rivalries in sports history.

When Shamrock transitioned into wrestling, he was also, to his credit, able to accomplish quite a lot, including becoming the Intercontinental Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. Indeed, the wrestling world never knew the ankle lock submission hold until Shamrock was said to have done it inside the ring.