Jerry Lawler talks about Undertaker's hourly appearance fee of $25,000

[@DinnerWithTheKing]

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[@joewojtecki9991]

Your wallet will Rest In Peace

[@mylord833]

lmao

[@tracen3347]

Who else read this in takers voice? lol

[@tubby_1278]

Lmao

[@cffvideo]

@RedwoodGER read in paul bearers voice kaaaannne

[@j.mtz.3492]

@@tracen3347 no one. Ur an idiot!

[@razzbender3385]

His entrance lasts 20+ min.

[@David_Addison]

😂😂

[@RyanJerdon]

Comment of the year

[@ReinEngel]

Shit, that'd be the best part.

[@nygtilldeath]

It will still draw more pop than the rest of show

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

If Brock Lesnar is worth $100,000 an appearance, just to stand in the ring on Raw for 5 mins while Paul Heyman talks, then I think $25,000 is fair for the GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

[@SmallBatchNetwork]

Mike Mirch greatest of all time? We are talking Undertaker , Not Ric Flair! Flair is the greatest of all time

[@Theoneandonlyadammurphyryan]

Where are u getting 100 k from ?

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

The KVOK I agree with you that Ric Flair is the Greatest Professional Wrestler Of All Time....But The Undertaker is without question the Greatest Wrestling Character. Of course everyone is gonna have their own opinion one who #1 truly is, but You know it goes without saying that Undertaker is at the top of the list..

[@HerecomestheNixs]

Exactly

[@HerecomestheNixs]

Undertaker is the greatest of all time

[@demonspeedng22]

The fact is Taker is perfectly happy staying home with this family. Part of the reason for the high price is actually as a deterrent. If he charged $5,000 every Tom, Dick and Harry would be trying to book him to their bowling alley. The high price makes it more selective, and few and far between.

[@TruckerJenkins82]

Good comment.

[@ArmandoOriz_]

Especially when people start getting their tax return lol

[@TruckerJenkins82]

@whitey 1 why?

[@TruckerJenkins82]

@whitey 1 why is charging 25 grand being a dick? The guy is a living legend and if folk want him, they'll pay.

[@TrappedSKuaD]

@whitey 1 Lesnar charges 100k to appear on Raw to stand next to Paul cutting the same promo he always cuts. Doesn't even wrestle. Now THAT is being a dick.

[@b3pointswish]

How much for him to chokeslam you into the bouncy castle?

[@jeffreymclachlan4799]

kolst 肯尼priceless!

[@itsthatguy7713]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marksang-pur9984]

Undertaker replies: you can't afford it

[@catfatherb2072]

Don't pay him and find out?

[@Ademis]

@@catfatherb2072 that gets you a tombstone

[@catfatherb2072]

I'd call Shawn Michaels and tell him that Undertaker is here taping his fist if YOU don't show up too!!

[@traviousmitchell5601]

It’s the Undertaker. The f’ing Undertaker. I’m collecting all my quarters right now to book him

[@Denji2006]

By the time you reach 25K, he will legitimately be a dead man.

[@traviousmitchell5601]

Denji2006 so will I

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Ur a fucking dumb ass he's a fucking human a pos human that is

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@Denji2006 dude that's funny as fuck

[@FTW54]

@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 how is he a POS human im just curious what you know that i dont

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

Half of that hour is him walking to the booth

[@ron5481]

LOL

[@billygreenbow450]

Lmao

[@Killacorn]

LMAO

[@undertaker11ism]

especially if he plays his ministry theme

[@drugstoremarc2]

This picture is awesome, imagine Undertaker chokeslamming some kid lol

[@darksyde3278]

You saying like you wouldn't be in that line lol I know i would

[@TowGunner]

If the market is willing to pay $25,000 more power to him

[@steamingwillybeaming]

people will pay it

[@leir2005]

I would gladly pay it if I had it

[@benrichards399]

By the time he reaches your front door, it will be 58 minutes of the hour gone!

[@avanch7092]

Ben Richards lol

[@mikequinn7835]

...with the theme song playing in violin while he's still reaching to your door(or creepin' up to you in the dark from behind)!

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

Can u pick what costume he wears ? I'd want him to turn up in his original gear with the grey gloves and boot covers ...and I'd dress up as paul bearer with an urn and force him to follow me round town using the urn ...

[@Doomzdayxx]

He's not creepy without the mullet though. No mullet, no deal.

[@nygtilldeath]

With the original theme song tho

[@undertaker11ism]

Judge Dredd his ministry of darkness outfit was the best, with his goatee and black hooded robe

[@Doomzdayxx]

@@undertaker11ism I disagree, I think the Western mortician outfit was the best but the ministry getup was pretty sweet too

[@undertaker11ism]

Doomzdayxx the ministry gimmick was wayy more scary and downright badass. The western mortician was more creepy than good

[@jermiebastings8499]

I only make $12 an hour so I'm not quite up there with Undertaker yet LOL

[@alanheyes694]

Jermie Bastings Yeah, Taker has earned his right to value his time.

[@bbdrix23]

$12 an hour is not bad

[@kylek9684]

Lol we live in a world where you can rent The Undertaker 😂

[@trscsaeg]

Could you imagine booking him for your kids birthday? What would he do? Stand there and look menacing at kids for an hour

[@HalstenSnowborn]

Probably chokeslam the kids, tombstone the parents and throw them in caskets, something along those lines.

[@David-tf5yl]

Adam Johnson did it for free

[@Yeryg2]

Obi-Juan 😂

[@BrandonHasAChannel]

Those Damn kids will...... REest... In.... Peaaaaaace.....

[@Cesspool127]

Imagine this, it’s the night of your wedding day, you’re about to walk down the isle. The ring bearer, flower girl, they’ve all walked down the isle already. Suddenly it’s your turn, everyone is anxious with anticipation, then out of nowhere the room goes pitch black. “Awh’s” echo from the people. Next, boom this ominous organ key hits, smoke slowly starts filling the entrance way. Then wow! The Undertaker shows up through the smoke and slowly starts walking down the isle. Several hoots and hollers can be heard from everyone in attendance, even some screams! Undertaker finally makes his way up to the Priest who’s almost shaking with fear. With eyes rolled back in his head The Undertakers voice bellows out “Rest. In. Peace.” And proceeds to tombstone the priest in front of everyone including your entire family!

[@mikenyy1166]

I caved and booked him for my sons birthday party. Unfortunately by the time he made it up my driveway the hour was already up. What a waste of $25k.

[@head6856]

How much does the fake Undertaker charge?

[@marcelmoreau2733]

Still starts with a $25 but probably 3 less 0's at the end

[@stanggeef741]

Fake Undertaker pays you.

[@Doomzdayxx]

The Underfaker

[@David_Addison]

Monopoly money

[@davidsegovia7560]

Juan only charges for a 6 pack 😂😂🤣😂😂

[@jacobjohnson2269]

Maybe he doesn’t really want to do these gigs. Maybe he just wants to stay home. But he figures hell you give me 25 grand I’ll stop by for an hour

[@stmichael8463]

Who doesnt want to pull up to the Hood with the Undertaker sitting passenger blasting his theme? Well worth the price

[@BeyondUselessMedia]

So AEW can pay that every week and have Taker on their roster.

[@timburm8847]

Beyond Useless Gaming the wwe will rest in peace

[@leir2005]

The Undertaker has been naming his price at WrestleMania for years now. Does he really need to charge THAT much? Between his WrestleMania appearance fees and the Saudi oil money dude should be rich AF

[@Alig3388]

I'm sure he doesn't NEED the money. And I'm sure he doesn't REALLY want to do appearances. But $25,000 an hour, no need to leave that money on the table.

[@dakotasims3880]

He also sales real estate. He’s loaded. But hey let’s see who pays him

[@DreamScorcher]

Apparently the Khan family have lots of money.

[@devilsorchard1449]

No he more than likely doesn't. But I bet some rich asshole would be willing to pay, no?

[@TEX__MEX]

I want him at my funeral. Imagine him entering the room and his theme song playing Awesome

[@MuscleMonster]

i'm wondering if i can pay 25k using paypal? as soon as taker walks out of the house i'll dispute the charge with the reason ''product not as described''

[@justincredible394]

Hahahahaha hell yeah

[@devilsorchard1449]

I mean, if someone is willing to pay that much, it's not too expensive. The people who are going to be paying this much are typically going to be wrestling conventions, and other such events. I'm willing to bet a lot of legends charge close/this amount for appearances.

[@Jacob-jg6cd]

Undertaker likes that moolah, baby. Giving Ted Dibiase a run for his money.

[@th3gr81]

I’d rather book RVD, he’s actually cool... and we can smoke

[@michaelbrewer2443]

25,000 dollars? Who does undertaker think he's kidnapping? Chelsea Clinton?

[@starjay5355]

Push the goddamn button

[@rcarrascc]

I understood that reference.

[@MsPaulieboy]

Ima get you the money and we could spend it together..cause I don't really work for the FBI.

[@michaelbrewer2443]

Pawlly I want you to take that badge.....and shove it up ya ass....all up in ya ass.....im LAPD

[@sc30002001]

@@michaelbrewer2443 bitch

[@tommycolton4971]

The king will show up free if a girl 1/3 his age was there giving it up

[@darksyde3278]

Yea and what guy wouldn't love to be able to still get a 20 year old when they are 70

[@xxtravdamanxx]

@@darksyde3278 someone who isn't a fucking pervert!!!! I bet you're a fucking pervy you fucking sick FUCK!!!

[@darksyde3278]

@@xxtravdamanxx Oh I smell a virgin

[@darksyde3278]

@Stephanie S oh are you his mommy?? Well allow me to clear some of this up.. Name calling I believe he called me what was it a sick fucking pervert for making a joke. And second what is so weird about it?? Love is love who am I to judge..i doubt you would turn down a 100 year old man if he had enough money

[@chubbycatfish4573]

The 25k is to cover the pyro for when he walks from his car to your house.

[@themeanestofgenes2409]

I wonder how much it would be for Undertaker to finally do a spinaroonie?

[@michaelburke7978]

This is the perfect time to bust out that "Your Gonna Pay" theme

[@HeywoodJablowme7]

Think for 1 minute about it. This is for events to pay not a person. You host a convention, you book taker for 1 hour costs 25k. You sell 2000 tickets at $200 each and have him up front telling stories and maybe answering questions that's $40k. Plus sales of merch and profit easily exceeds cost.

[@MungasaurusBravo69420]

It would be perfect for a function imagine how many tickets to an event you can sell if you have undertaker making an appearance

[@jimtwatend4990]

If i had a ludicrous amount of money, i would hire him for 4 hours just to pick his mind about the business. The meeting would be in a bar somewhere, no cameras so he could talk freely about any subject to do with wrestling.

[@patrickbevelock2171]

I'd rather watch the DVD

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Out of my range, but seems fair. Pretty sure it's to make sure that people are serious about it.

[@Welshwarrior85]

How much for Virgil?

[@usa5439]

Let's all pitch in and hangout with taker for an hour

[@Karemaker]

Virgil charges $35,000 for an appearance.

[@xjf459]

Karemaker lmao👍👍

[@shane-irish]

Who

[@Jacob-jg6cd]

What a legend lmao

[@HalstenSnowborn]

@@shane-irish Exactly

[@drudru8947]

Oh you think its cheap being part of the Meat Sauce Mafia? How else that man supposed to pay for all that gas, driving from convention to convention, setting up a merch table outside in the parking lot next to the line to get in? You gotta get that man his bread stick money

[@angelmarin5820]

wasnt rey mysterio charging 20,000

[@inutero10]

For 25gs , id prefer a blumpkin from stacy keibler

[@vaultgamer6875]

How much for King and JR to announce my wedding?

[@Kyle-rj8gi]

Never in a million years could I imagine my hero would charge that much to the fans. I’m fairly disappointed

[@shadcovert1160]

Bummer bro... I'm a die hard KISS fan.... So I understand, man.

[@Pixelprotocol]

He's not charging that to the fans though. It's to event promoters. Imagine if he was only say $5k, everyone would book him and he'd be wrestling nobodies in a bar and potentially hurt. Or he would be booked for an unprofessional convention or something. This way only top companies will even consider bringing him. He's supposedly really nice to fans that approach him respectfully.

[@thegolem9325]

It's the Undertaker. Charge $50 per autograph and have the table move fast and you're rolling. You can easily get 500 people through for an autograph in less than an hour. Take that money and book him for another event a week later...

[@vapeymcvape5000]

Would you rather buy a new car or have a sad old man in your house for an hour?

[@DeathEgg666]

He wouldn’t be very sad after getting $25,000 haha

[@samuelwoods164]

It will mostly be well achieving company parties/fundraisers for companies with money and nerds.

[@devilsorchard1449]

I suppose he'll be crying all the way to the bank after getting 25K for 60 minutes 😂😂

[@ragereynolds4374]

Sad?

[@WhiskeyToro]

When I die, I'd like Undertaker to show up to my funeral. That's worth it.

[@timburm8847]

Mike V Undertaker :mike v will Rest In Peace *closes casket*

[@cline90]

I remember hearing about The Dudley’s and Ric Flair charging close to this amount for appearances, over time their prices dropped. I’m guessing because a lot of independent promoters can’t afford this price.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

It’s pretty common that when wrestlers leave the giant to do independent stuff that it begins with a really high rate because of the initial excitement to book you and as time goes on the price lowers over time as demand lessens. It all depends on the event obviously - if Taker had done Starrcast the event would’ve profited on him because you’d charge a nice fee to interact with him and such which fans would’ve jumped to pay at the time. But obviously you can’t raise your prices over time if you start out by underpricing yourself so it makes sense to start out maybe quoting more than you expect to get and you can always negotiate lower if needed. Easy to quote $25K and agree to $20K that a promoter is willing to pay versus quoting $15K and then agreeing to less when they would’ve been willing to pay you $20K if you’d quoted a higher price.

[@tonshaad1230]

That's the old price Wheel of Fortune used to give away on their show back from 1987 to 2002. He's a future legend for sure but that's too much.

[@salvagemonster3612]

My friend owns a large bar in the area. He hired a one hit wonder band from the 80’s. Cost him 10k. He lost 6k. Couldn’t even cover his nut. Crowd was small. They did a good job. Just no one cared in our area. They gave him some signed records and a guitar as I think they felt bad

[@joehilner4830]

Anyone willing to pay that much proves the old adage, "a fool and his money are soon parted."

[@wilfreddellschau2557]

joe hilner bro when my powerball check clears I’m flying you over to eat hot wings with me and Taker

[@joehilner4830]

@@wilfreddellschau2557 I'll pass, unless you have Jim Cornette there, too.

[@louis3141]

Same for the people who paid Mean Gene for the hotline

[@StacksHaypiles]

I met mickey thomas. My dads band warmed up for starship in the 90s

[@Awesome_Force]

Undertaker was my all time favorite wrestler, but I'd rather hang out with Jerry Lawler. He is so funny and has many interesting stories to tell. Him and JR were half the entertainment back in the Attitude era. If it wasn't for them I'd have gotten bored of many matches and quit watching wrestling long before I did.

[@jjohnwords2873]

Someone book him to wrestle Niggataker please. You will forever be a hero to me

[@ShayanBux]

He didn't look up 1000 horses

[@nopenope7386]

I'd pay even more for carmella.

[@DavidSmith-rv2hw]

settle down corey

[@MeximidgeComedy]

If I was super rich I would totally book him just to come hang out, have some beers and talk.

[@stevedrums1675]

How many dates he generates will determine if it's too much or not. It's called "Free Market".

[@bryanjohnston1490]

For 25k I want the lights to go off and when the come back on he's standing there, smoke fills the living room, eyes rolled back in head.....anyone tries to take a pic the strikes them down with a lightning bolt

[@salvagemonster3612]

Recently a comic store had Jake the snake come in. It was 100 bucks for a ticket.

[@Ken9284]

What website is it that tells about all these appearances and prices?

[@virtual_viking8908]

Hmmm. Either A) Undertaker realizes his value and demands what he's worth. OR B) Undertaker is a quiet private person who's not exactly the most social and charges a massive amount because nobody could or would afford hin to come out.

[@OmarKrauser]

Glenn Moore sounds like Anthony “missionary” Thomas

[@uptain2473]

I want him to come to my funeral

[@MrChadsaw]

This is great news, coincidentally my lunch break is an hour long! 🤔

[@catfatherb2072]

For an extra fee, Vince McMahon will come to your job and FIRE your boss?

[@kylew2689]

He’s not obligated to even have to do any appearances in general. He’s been a top draw/well payed performer since the Mid 90s. Why travel to an event / spend your time if it isn’t worth it to you.

[@yamirgonzalez7501]

I booked him for my last birthday party, he chokeslamed the piñata and tombstoned half of my guests.

[@DELLIS44]

$416 a minute. Great deal

[@JayMarksMD]

The entrance alone is worth the price lol. Let me start collecting my coins right now lol

[@joshuaDstarks]

Presents? What presents? Undertaker was here for an hour and tombstoned grandma. …you’ve gotta get a job and help with bills now. Happy 7th birthday, buddy.

[@johnnyrebel4267]

For anyone thinking "holy shit" and pondering the math: 1,000,000.00 for a 40 hour work week 52,000,000.00 per year 4,333,333.33 per month AFTER TAXES, health insurance, 401k, etc. Using 65% as the figure for deductions Take home would be roughly: 350,000.00 per week 18,200,000.00 per year 1,516,666.67 per month I'm NO math wizard, or tax genius, etc. But, curiosity lead me to run some numbers right quick. Shit, he coulda/shoulda retired YEARS ago to do this. I'm pretty sure he will have no problem filling his appointment book up.... WAY more profitable than risking his old ass body in the ring. His popularity was solidified MANY years ago. That is crazy money for just making personal appearances. BUT, I would think it would get boring, real quick, playing the character, all day, every day, for a year. Then again, most of us go to jobs we cant stand, or are bored by, every day, for years and years. Then again, I would assume it's very different, when u are extremely wealthy. The options available to someone like him, are numerous. I would think he was the type of guy to have VERY smart ppl, managing his money, from very early on, and literally doesnt have to do shit the rest of his life. He prolly makes more, in a month, just off interest, than shlubs like us, do, in a lifetime. I can only IMAGINE being in a position like that. Good for him. He MADE that character, and worked for years and years and years making himself an icon that can now go out, in his 60s, and make 25 grand an hour. Truly a success story.

[@bryantucker849]

Id let him chock slam me in a bouncy house for 5gs...lol

[@shane-irish]

Ive 1000 euros saved give me 25 years mark

[@brianm2881]

How much for him to tell me to rest in peace on Celeb VM?

[@coyoterx6002]

My counter offer is $2,000 and 4 popsicles out of the freezer!

[@craigoneill8277]

😂25 grand piss off

[@NecroniKDrummer89]

How much for the brothers??

[@KIRA-EL]

Does it cost extra for him to raise the lights in your house?

[@justablokepostingfunvids7137]

You could give him 25,000 and if you market and sell it right make a profit but you’d have to sell that hour like no body’s business lol just book buff

[@FunkyFreshRhyme]

Good for Taker, making some loot, showing up for appearences outside of the E. Every other legend has been able to do it, why not him?

[@theneonchimpchannel9095]

You can hire Jerry Lawler for a wedding? That's it, if I ever get married, I want The King presiding over it. As for Taker, I don't see that as unreasonable given that he didn't really do interviews or anything like this until recently, so he'll have a lot of stories that no one has ever heard before. The mystery that has always surrounded the character and the man behind it would make people willing to pay that kind of money. Plus given all the injuries he's had over the years, he probably needs that money to cover his medical bills. It's also USA wide so he'd need to cover travel and hotel costs. It's not a fee that your average wrestling fan could afford to get him to come to their birthday party, but Comic Con style events would be more than willing to pay that as they'd make their money back pretty quickly.

[@louis3141]

Careful he don't steal your bride.....Or flowergirl lol

[@cpstoytime3912]

My kids are such fans and if I had it to give, I'd definitely do it for them🤷🏾‍♀️ but I'll settle for a clown as of right now for $25 🤣👌🏾

[@abdiwahabbadal3368]

What happened to that sweet Saudi Dollar You made in November Deadman 😂

[@tarrylrosier8443]

He is worth it.

[@HalstenSnowborn]

Honestly if I was a multi-millionaire I'd pay him $50,000 or maybe even more and set up a tab for him at a bar to just sit and chat with him about his career and listen to him tell some stories for two hours or more over some drinks. You'd definitely get your money's worth just listening to him talk about stories of being on the road in the 90s and the storylines he's been in.

[@BigEvan96]

True.

[@Dessan01]

Lol my net worth is about $25,000 I think I’ll pass...

[@devilsorchard1449]

When an hour of hanging out with the Undertaker is worth more than you...

[@jasonv6319]

Real shit i wanna see undertaker in new japan and fight someone like okada at wrestle kingdom

[@jasoncorr8875]

He really is Mean Mark Calloway

[@a100921]

$25K/hr is actually a really good price... it’s fucking Taker, first off that’s legendary, second off its not like Taker wants to be spending a hour with grubby people... he’d rather spend it with some rich kids 😂

[@NoCaping]

He must now be officially retired and if he wrestles mania 35 will be his last i figured that a while back anyways

[@joeblows4694]

Have him appear and then sell the kids to recoup your losses Does he really need the money to go to kids parties for cash? So much for the god of Kayfabe lmao

[@stevenlayton4657]

Chokeslam included?

[@datboijr01]

Dam thats like one years worth of salary for a college student working full time and going to school

[@Alan-oj3ps]

I'll book him when my ex girlfriend is on life support.

[@Cardmonger]

Fuck that. 25k? You coming to my house. Got cameras(pause), ring the bell! Iron match. I go over(pause)

[@kylebushnell4461]

I’m pretty sure him being there will easily generate that money & more.

[@MrChristopherHaas]

40 one hour appearances = one million dollars. Hope hes flying first class from that hell below

[@prohibitedbeatz]

I don’t think it’s too much. And really, who the hell wants The Undertaker hanging around in full costume for more than 1 hour anyway? My inclination is this rate would be appropriate for conventions and other events with large budgets.

[@Doomzdayxx]

It's actually not a bad deal if you're like a multi millionaire or a billionaire. Imagine paying him a million dollars to hang out and party for a few days. It would be like us peasants paying someone $500 for a few days of partying and hearing some cool stories. Pretty cheap if you consider how much he charges WWE for appearances