WWE files trademark for new wrestler name
WWE filed a trademark this week for a potential new wrestler name.
A trademark application was made for ‘Nox Raijin’ on April 28 with the description that it was for entertainment services, wrestling performances by a professional wrestler.
- IC 041: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment.
There is no confirmation on who the trademarked name is for in WWE. NXT featured several debuts by Evolve and LFG talents this week.
The latest edition of NXT kicked off with Shawn Michaels, Matt Bloom and the brand’s General Manager Robert Stone, discussing the next wave of talents to take over the brand following the main roster call-ups in the week after WrestleMania 42.
The program featured former IWGP Champion EVIL who made his WWE debut by confronting NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo while he was addressing fans. Later, Lizzy Rain competed in her first match in the company against Nikkita Lyons.
Evolve competitors Tristan Angels amd Tate Wilder, made their NXT debuts too. Angels introduced himself as ‘Mr. England’ with a message for Myles Borne, indicating that he was next to challenge for the NXT North American Championship. Tate Wilder marked his first appearance on the brand, rushing out to assist EK Prosper and Sean Legacy after BirthRight’s ambush.
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