It appears that Matt Cardona is looking to own his past to better control his future.
While rumors of a potential WWE return continue to swirl, Cardona has seemingly made a power play by trademarking his former WWE name ahead of time.
A recent filing from the USPTO reveals that Matt Cardona has filed to trademark his former WWE name, Zack Ryder. The description of the trademark reads as follows:
Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Organization, arranging and conducting of sumo wrestling competitions; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling, sports entertainment, and toys and collectibles for entertainment purposes.
This comes hot off the heels of Anthem filing a trademark for the Santino Marella name for use in IMPACT Wrestling. You can check out that trademark filing by clicking here.
While not explaining his actions, Cardona did respond to this filing on social media. Cardona joked that he needed a mirror and an office chair, a subtle nod to Vince McMahon’s “lethal dose of poison” promo that introduced the nWo to WWE.
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What do you make of Matt Cardona’s trademark filing? Are you shocked that WWE is allowing all of these former names to expire as of late? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
