Dana White pitches Power Slap as lucrative option for indie wrestlers

Dana White is signaling a possible shift in the career trajectory for independent professional wrestlers by pitching Power Slap as a lucrative alternative to the traditional indie circuit. In a recent interview, White argued that the financial rewards in Power Slap could be substantially greater than the modest pay many independent wrestlers receive for dangerous stunts, and he urged athletes who never reached the top levels of AEW or WWE to consider the slap-fighting promotion as a viable option. White’s comments come as Power Slap continues to expand its roster through combines and tapings, while also drawing attention from critics who question the safety and long-term health implications of the sport.

Power Slap, a promotion White launched in 2022, presents slap fighting as a high-stakes, spectator-friendly discipline that streams on YouTube. White has described the talent pool as needing more depth and variety, noting that the sport has struggled to assemble a steady stream of players with both physical size and combat readiness. To address this, the organization has begun running combines at the UFC Performance Institute to scout potential entrants. White has framed the...