PWInsider is reporting that AEW star Cody has filed for a trademark on his former WWE name, Cody Rhodes.
On 4/13, Cody Runnels applied to trademark his former ring name “Cody Rhodes” for the following:
“G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Hooded sweatshirts; Jackets and socks; Pants; Shirts; Sweatshirts”
“G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes”
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Commentary: I hope this leads to Cody Rhodes returning to TV. I think Cody is one of the most over stars in wrestling today but I hate that he is a one name wrestler. There isn’t as much power in “AEW CHAMPION…Cody”. I don’t know, I am thinking that Cody Rhodes just sounds better than “Cody”.