WWE files trademark for major AEW star’s former name

WWE files trademark for major AEW star’s former name

WWE recently filed a trademark for a top AEW star's former ring name. The star used to perform under that alias during his time in the Stamford-based promotion.

WWE Files New Trademarks For Shawn Spears, Scott Dawson, And Duke Hudson

WWE has made a notable move on the trademark front, securing the rights to several familiar wrestling names connected to both current and former stars. According to filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 15, 2025, WWE submitted applications for the names “Shawn Spears,” “Scott Dawson,” and “Duke Hudson.” The filing […]

WWE's Latest Move Hints At Released Star's Potential Return

A new move from WWE has hinted at the return of a released star. Over the years, WWE has tried to trademark a lot of their characters, gimmicks, PLEs, and other properties. While some are done as renewals, often these trademark filings hint at potential returns, new beginnings, and, of course, new gimmicks. However, in […]

WWE Files Trademark For Former NXT Champion - WrestleTalk

WWE has filed to trademark the name of a former NXT champion with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. On Friday August 15, WWE filed to trademark ‘Duke Hudson’ with USPTO. Filed under the category of Goods and Services, with the US Serial Number: 99339643 the description reads: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including …

WWE Files With USPTO For Very Interesting Trademarks, Including Former Ring Name Of Top Current AEW Star

WWE has filed for some interesting new trademarks. On August 15, 2025, the company filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for some new trademarks. Among them are the “Shawn Spears” and “Duke Hudson” ring names. An interesting third filing saw WWE register to trademark the ring name “Scott Dawson,” which was the ring name AEW star Dax Harwood of FTR used during his time in WWE NXT. Featured below is the official descript…

WWE News: WWE files trademark for former and current NXT wrestlers

WWE filed two new trademarks recently for the name Scott Dawson and for the name Shawn Spears.