WWE files to trademark five new names
WWE made a slate of trademark filings this week that appear to be new NXT names for up-and-coming prospects.
On March 19, WWE applied to trademark the following names: Anya Rune, Gianna Capri, Veronica Haven, Jacari Ball, and Max Abrams. The goods and services section of each application includes the standard language WWE uses when trademarking wrestler names:
- 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
It’s not known if these names are for brand-new signees or existing Performance Center prospects who have yet to get their NXT names. The company recently announced four new PC additions, including indie wrestler Rayne Leverkusen (real name Rayne Lea).
The impending debut of WWE LFG season three likely means that some existing Performance Center wrestlers will be getting new names. Bayley Humphrey was given the name Myka Lockwood earlier this month after WWE trademarked that moniker. Season three of LFG arrives on A&E on April 26.
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