Former WWE superstar Zack Gibson (aka Rip Fowler in WWE NXT) applied to trademark his ring name on October 13th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The filing for the trademark notes that it is for the following, “G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a sports or a professional athlete; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”