The Beast Incarnate was expected to leave the company to return to UFC when his contract expired on April 8 after WrestleMania 34.
But the wrestling world was shocked when the 40-year-old defeated Roman Reigns to retain the Universal Title at the Showcase of the Immortals.
News broke the next day that Lesnar had agreed an extension to remain with WWE – but speculation has been rife about what that entails.
And wrestling news website Dirty Sheets have claimed that the star is set to pocket a fortune.
It states that WWE will pay the ex-UFC heavyweight champ £70,000 for every TV appearance he makes, even without wrestling.
But when he does pull on his ring attire the real big money kicks in – with it stating Lesnar will net £350,000 per pay-per-view fight.
Although he has renewed ties with the company, the new contract is different to his old one after he penned an "image rights" deal with the company.
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This allows WWE to use his likeness for merchandising at a price of £350,000 a year – the same amount UFC pay to him for the same thing.
Lesnar also receives a six per cent cut from his merchandise sales.
And it is not a fixed term contract – which allows WWE to use and pay him when they need him.
The five-time world champion will be appearing on next week's Monday Night Raw.
He will defend his title against Reigns again in a Steel Cage Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia on April 27.
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