I have no clue, but if I'm guessing, it would be this:

He would have to get somewhere between $250k and $500k downside. (HBK was getting $15k/week while sitting at home after he "lost his smile.) Add to that a small bump ($10-25k?) for RAW appearances and probably a Hogan like $100K for a PPV like Mania or SummerSlam.

Iron Sheik gets $5k+ travel for appearances on RAW. That is the lil rub Vince gives to "his guys" cause really, the Sheik would be there for $500+ travel + an 1/8th + 2-40oz.

So I would guess, in total, for the handful of days he works each year, Taker gotta bring home a minimum of $500k. Then you ad in Merch, Video Games and DVDs. Seems to be the same kind of "personal services" contracts George Steinbrenner used to sign old Yankees to. Stricter and more lucrative than a legends deal.

All guessing, but it sounds good. Taker deserves everything he gets for being the only loyal guy Vince has had. HBK didn't go to WCW, but he did go the hell home.