Post by newgenandy on Nov 21, 2021 7:48:18 GMT -5
Again, as long as the wrestler has signed a merchandise deal with WWE, Mattel gets to make the figure no matter what WWE does with that wrestler. Yes, there are instances where that hasn't happened but more times than not you'll get the figure. The merch contract secures WWE the rights to make it. The wrestler's new company can't do a thing about it. And it only benefits WWE to have the figure come out as it will get them more sales. And they care more about that than some weird "advertising of a rival" the figure might create. I mean, there are almost 10 that have recently come out where that wrestler is no longer employed by the WWE but we got the figure anyway.
The as long as they have a merch deal isn't 100% correct
1. Different types of merch deals
2. Licensor approval still remains so if wwe want Mattel to make certain wrestlers over overs they have final say
