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Update: 8:30 PM ET
During tonight’s edition of NXT on USA, Asher Hale made his debut against Cameron Grimes. He previously wrestled under the name Anthony Henry.
He has worked various promotions over his career, including EVOLVE, Full Impact Pro, Black Label Pro, Progress, NWA, Premiere Wrestling Xperience, Alternative Pro Wrestling, and Xtreme Wrestling Alliance.
He signed with WWE late last year, officially reporting to the WWE Performance Center in January.
WWE Files New Trademark
WWE has filed a new trademark with The United States Patent and Trademark Office.
On 4/30, WWE filed an application for the name “Asher Hale” to be used in entertainment services. The filing was entered into the trademark reporting database on the afternoon of 5/4.
International Class 040: Entertainment services namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment,
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.
It’s unknown if this trademark will be used for an existing talent, or a new signee joining the company.
As more details are known, an update will be provided.
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