10:30 PM ET – UPDATE: Cody Rhodes has filed a response through his legal counsel indicating why he should be able to own the “Bash At The Beach” trademark.

The United States Trademark office refused the initial trademark due to the similarities with WWE’s “The Bash” trademark.

Cody’s legal team provided several other trademarks using the words “BASH” indicating it won’t cause confusion.

The intiial refusal was based on the fact that both words used “BASH” and are wrestling services.

Read the full response below.

Bash At The Beach Trademark In Limbo

Cody Rhodes trademark for “Bash At The Beach” has been initially refused by the United States Trademark Office.

HeelByNature.com has obtained trademark filings which outline the refusal and next steps needed for Cody to be approved of the trademark.

The USPTO issued refusal order to Cody’s legal representative Michael Dockens of Shumaker Loop & Kendrickon 5/20/19.

The reasoning behind the refusal was “likelihood of confusion” with WWE’s trademark “The Bash”.

United States Trademark Filings indicate the following: 

Here, the dominant portion of the registrant’s mark, “BASH” is the first and dominant term of the applied-for mark BASH AT THE BEACH. The marks sound similar and have a similar meaning when viewed in the context of the wrestling services to which they relate.

Although applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration.

Cody’s legal team had 6 months from the refusal order to submit proper evidence to support the registration of the trademark. The cutoff date for them to send in proper documentation was 11/20/19. It’s not known if Cody’s legal team has submitted those documents.

WWE initially registered the trademark for “The Bash” in 2009. The application was renewed in 2011 The filing was renewed in 2018 for an additional 10 years.

Yesterday, Cody made post indicating he may be heading to court. “Sounds like I’ll be going to court soon, time to go suit shopping”

Below are the documents obtained by HeelByNature.com that outlines the refusal order issued by the United States Trademark Office.

Follow up, Cody’s application for “Bash at The Beach” was refused in due to confusion with “The Bash”. His deadline for appropriate documents ended yesterday. Not sure if he filed them. https://t.co/4VhPvY13cm pic.twitter.com/EjClyJFH5V

— HeelByNature.com (@HeelByNatureYT) November 21, 2019

All Elite Wrestling plans to use the “Bash At The Beach” name for two Dynamite events on 1/15/20 and 1/22/20.

NXT Viewership Rises In Wednesday Night Wars

NXT on USA has defeated AEW Dynamite for the first time in the Wednesday Night Wars.

Last night’s episode of NXT drew an average of 916,000 viewers, while AEW Dynamite drew 893,000 viewers.

AEW ended up ranking higher than NXT in demographic ratings. In the 18-49 demographic AEW led 0.39 to 0.30. The lead was much larger in the 18-49 male demo with AEW drawing a 0.52 to 0.39.

NXT featured several top stars from RAW and SmackDown, and was the go-home show for NXT Takeover and Survivor Series.

ACH has been granted his release from WWE.

The former Jordan Myles posted a photo on Twitter showing him sign forms on WWE letterhead.

#KingIsBack pic.twitter.com/U1Mi8f2Nel

— Super A.C.H (@ACHisSuper) November 21, 2019

"Hey Brother, I Heard You're Running In November"#HeavyMetalWrestling at @502Bar!
11/22/19
Doors at 8PM

The King of Texas is back!@ACHisSuper returns to take on @TheYoungGun_CH!

Tickets available at https://t.co/IcgYvVlAMx! pic.twitter.com/Q1qZoYqq0E

— HeavyMetalWrestling (@HeavyMetalPro) November 21, 2019

ACH has already begun taking independent bookings, and will perform on 11/22 for Heavy Metal Wrestling against Chandler Hopkins.

Judging by how soon he is working, WWE did not impose a no-compete clause.

Hey @VinceMcMahon

Can’t hold me down no more.

This is FOR THE WRESTLING CULTURE. pic.twitter.com/wA2UbBFiZP

— Super A.C.H (@ACHisSuper) November 21, 2019

Last week ACH hosted a Q&A session on Twitter where he addressed a number of topics, including his status with WWE and dealing with mental health issues.

ACH has been very vocal about his negative feelings towards WWE following a controversial t-shirt design.

WWE has yet to publicly acknowledge his release.