💡Being featured in a WWE video game is a dream come true for wrestlers.
💰Wrestlers receive royalty payments for their inclusion in video games.
🎮The scanning process involves standing in various positions for hours.
🧑🤝🧑Wrestlers like Jeff Hardy use different looks to increase their earnings from video games.
📉Royalties from video games account for about 20% of a wrestler's total earnings.
How much do wrestlers get paid for being in a video game?
—The payment varies based on factors like popularity and game sales, but wrestlers can receive substantial royalty payments.
Do wrestlers have to undergo a scanning process to be in video games?
—Yes, wrestlers have to stand in specific positions for hours to be scanned for the game.
Why do wrestlers change their looks frequently?
—Changing looks leads to new action figures and video game characters, resulting in more royalty payments.
How much do video games contribute to a wrestler's earnings?
—Video games typically account for around 20% of a wrestler's royalty payments.
Do wrestlers continue to receive payments for future games?
—Yes, once a wrestler's rights are acquired, they receive payments for every game featuring their character.
00:00Maven introduces the topic of being featured in a WWE video game.
00:23Wrestlers are selected and scanned for video games during TV tapings.
01:25Maven shares his experience of getting scanned for the game.
04:01Maven reflects on the excitement of seeing himself in the video game.
05:47The financial aspect of being in a video game is discussed, including royalty payments.
08:48Maven explains how changing looks leads to more video game appearances and higher earnings.
09:55Maven reveals the substantial royalty payment he received for being in the video game.
10:53The overall earnings from video games and royalty payments are discussed.
