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Gail Kim Reveals $36K TNA Offer Despite Top-Rated Feud
Gail Kim, a TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer, revealed on the HUGE POP! podcast that she was offered a shockingly low $36,000 contract by TNA after her highly successful feud with Awesome Kong during the Spike TV era, despite their segments consistently being the highest rated. She explained that she did not want to leave TNA but felt forced to because the offer was unfair considering the ratings they pulled in. Kim also shared that some promoters tried to lowball her pay or refused to pay her adequately, sometimes assuming her husband was wealthy, which affected negotiations. Her experience highlights ongoing issues with pay equity in professional wrestling, especially for women performers who deliver top-tier segments but are not compensated fairly. This revelation adds to broader conversations about wrestler pay, similar to controversies involving other wrestlers like AJ Styles, who was asked to take a significant pay cut by TNA. Kim's story underscores the challenges female wrestlers face in getting recognition and fair compensation for their contributions to the industry.

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