Last month the WWE roster got hit hard when a number of talents were released due to coronavirus related budget cuts. Many fans were surprised that WWE veteran and former Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder was released, but it appears that Ryder is hard at work preparing for life after WWE.
Wrestling Inc. reports that Ryder filed to trademark “Major Player” and that the trademark was filed for the following uses with the USPTO:
“IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Pants; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts. FIRST USE: 20200520. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200520”
“IC 041. US 100 101 107. 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; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing video podcasts in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestlers and sports entertainers in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes”
It’s believed that Zack Ryder will be free to go wherever he wants when his non-compete clause expires on July 15th.
It’s not clear at this point in time where he might end up, but following Ryder’s release AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes took to social media to praise him.
