AEW files trademark for ‘East West Express’
AEW has applied for an interesting new trademark.
On Monday (November 27), AEW filed a trademark for “East West Express,” which is the name of Nick Wayne & Jordan Oliver’s tag team on the indies. Wayne has been signed to AEW since 2022 and made his debut for the company this July. Oliver has never wrestled for AEW.
The trademark is for “entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a group or individual professional wrestlers.”
Word Mark: EAST WEST EXPRESS
Goods and Services: IC 025. US 039 022. G & S: Bandanas; Beanies; Hats; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Tank tops; T-shirts
IC 041. US 107 100 101. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a group or individual professional wrestlers; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a group or individual professional wrestlers; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer
Wayne & Oliver are former GCW Tag Team Champions. They held the titles together from March of this year until losing them in August.
Oliver formerly wrestled for MLW before being released by the promotion in October 2021.
In AEW, Wayne is part of The Patriarchy. The faction is led by Christian Cage and also includes Killswitch (Luchasaurus).
Oliver tweeted on Monday night:
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— Jordan Oliver (@TheJordanOIiver) November 28, 2023
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