Dallas Page praises Marc Mero for influence on wrestlers' contracts
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026

During an interview on "What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes," Dallas Page highlighted Marc Mero as an unsung hero of the WWE Attitude Era, noting Mero's impact on financial security in wrestling. Page recalled Mero's role as the first wrestler to secure a guaranteed contract in WWE, which changed how wrestlers were compensated. Despite garnering negativity from peers at the time, Mero's later work as a motivational speaker has positively influenced many teenagers. Page expressed disbelief at the backlash Mero faced for pioneering this change, emphasizing its importance for wrestlers' financial futures.
- •Dallas Page cites Marc Mero's influence on wrestler contracts.
- •Mero was the first WWE wrestler with a guaranteed contract.
- •Page finds it surprising that Mero faced backlash from peers.
- •Mero has become a motivational speaker focused on mental health.
- •Page recalls Mero's emotional impact on teenagers during speeches.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — Dallas Page Says WWE Attitude Era Star Didn't Get Enough Credit For Industry Changes
"There's one WWE Attitude Era Star that DDP thinks deserves kudos for helping secure wrestlers' financial futures.
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