the big guys get paid more and then are chosen to win more because of it, not the other way around

ryback has improved over the last few years, but he's been consistently dangerous to work with in the ring, has had plenty of issues off screen (his recurring twitter meltdowns come to mind) and still just isn't that great. plus, the guy is obviously on gear and i wouldn't be surprised to find out he's gotten a slap on the wrist or 5 because of it.

the wwe picks the guys they think are gonna make the most money for the company, pay them accordingly and protect them to ensure longevity as money makers. they obviously don't see ryback as a necessity or a big time money maker so they want to pay him at a lower rate. he doesn't want the contract? wwe's bottom line isn't gonna change because of his exit.

i agree its a performance from the first match til the main event, and even the jobbers and losers are important, but what's harder to replace? adam rose or john cena? curtis axel or aj styles?

every guy is a dollar sign in this business, and you get paid according to that. ryback's value to the company wasn't seen as high so they ended his push and decided the midcard is where he's going to stay. it doesn't matter if you're working 10x harder than the main eventers, unless your effort translates to more money for the company it really doesn't matter.