WWE Files To Trademark 'Spike Dudley' - Fightful

WWE Files To Trademark 'Spike Dudley' - Fightful

WWE has filed a new trademark on "Spike Dudley." On November 6, WWE filed to trademark "Spike Dudley." Matthew Hyson, the man who played the character, filed for the trademark in May, but WWE opposed the trademark. Hyson has since abandoned his filing, allowing WWE to submit a new filing. Full description: Entertainment services, namely,…

WWE files new 'Spike Dudley' trademark after potential dispute

WWE has filed a new trademark for the name "Spike Dudley" after it appeared that there was going to be a dispute between the company and the man who played

WWE Files To Trademark "Spike Dudley" After Matthew Hyson Abandons His Application

WWE filed to trademark "Spike Dudley" on November 6, days after Matthew Hyson abandoned his own application for the name while WWE weighed an opposition.

ECW Trademark Situation Takes Interesting Turn As WWE Files New Application

WWE has taken steps to secure the rights to the “Spike Dudley” name following a potential trademark dispute involving the former ECW and WWE star. Matthew Hyson, who portrayed Spike Dudley throughout his wrestling career, originally filed a trademark application for the name in May 2026, seeking to use it for merchandising purposes. The application […]