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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Dec 31, 2009 20:55:27 GMT -5
Nope, Cody's name is Cody Runnels. And this is one of the few that's actually been acknowledged on air. Always fun. When was Masters's real name acknowledged? |
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Post by Lair of the Shadow MaDaBa on Dec 31, 2009 21:03:46 GMT -5
During the "Trial of Eric Bischoff" in early 2006.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Dec 31, 2009 22:23:14 GMT -5
WWE has indeed trademarked "John Cena." See?
Word Mark JOHN CENA
Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network. FIRST USE: 20020627. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20020627
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 78319879
Filing Date October 28, 2003
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition March 8, 2005
Registration Number 2957043
Registration Date May 31, 2005
Owner (REGISTRANT) World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1241 East Main Street Stamford CONNECTICUT 06902
Attorney of Record Stacy L. DelPriore
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Other Data The name "John Cena" identifies a living individual whose consent is of record.
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
And he's not the only one to license his name to the company. Here's another example:
Word Mark RANDY ORTON
Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network. FIRST USE: 20030425. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20030425
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 78319898
Filing Date October 28, 2003
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition March 8, 2005
Registration Number 2957044
Registration Date May 31, 2005
Owner (REGISTRANT) World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1241 East Main Street Stamford CONNECTICUT 06902
Attorney of Record Stacy L. DelPriore
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Other Data The name "Randy Orton" identifies a living individual whose consent is of record.
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
In both cases, I think it's more a case of WWE protecting not the name itself, but the characters they portray in the ring. If Cena or Orton went to TNA, of course they could wrestle under those names. WWE could definitely stop TNA from issuing Cena merchandise with "You Can't See Me" on it, or referring to Orton as the "Legend Killer."
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Post by American Dragon on Dec 31, 2009 22:38:54 GMT -5
Nope, Cody's name is Cody Runnels. And this is one of the few that's actually been acknowledged on air. Always fun. When was Masters's real name acknowledged? I would also like to know, I remember hearing something about this, but I'm not too sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2009 22:45:19 GMT -5
When was Masters's real name acknowledged? I would also like to know, I remember hearing something about this, but I'm not too sure. During the Trial of Eric Bischoff, Coach called Masters (who was also the bailiff) as a witness. He was sworn in, then Foley asked for his name - he said Chris Masters, and that lead to Vince ordering Masters to remove himself from the court room for lying under oath. |
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Dec 31, 2009 22:56:21 GMT -5
Chris Benoit - Christopher Michael Benoit
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Post by kennerado on Dec 31, 2009 23:04:15 GMT -5
Yeah that Masters thing was strange, I remember being slightly shocked when Vince said his real name on air.
I think JR called Xpac by his real name during an interview once. ECW would use real names alot as well (like the Taz comeback segment).
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Post by xxshoyuweeniexx on Dec 31, 2009 23:11:39 GMT -5
Don't they call Batista Dave all the time?
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Post by David Otunga: Eternian at Law on Dec 31, 2009 23:30:14 GMT -5
However, real names used as character names can be copyrighted, so if Cena were to jump to TNA, he'd have to use a different name for his character. You sure? Just saying every guy who's went to TNA with his real name kept it. Even Christian skirted it by adding Cage back on. He could always be Jon Seena I wouldn't worry Cena would just show up in TNA and they'd the announce team would just say, "Oh my god, what is The Marine doing in the Impact Zone?!!??!" |
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 1, 2010 0:05:18 GMT -5
You sure? Just saying every guy who's went to TNA with his real name kept it. Even Christian skirted it by adding Cage back on. He could always be Jon Seena I wouldn't worry Cena would just show up in TNA and they'd the announce team would just say, "Oh my god, what is The Marine doing in the Impact Zone?!!??!" And of course the fans would cheer, say they always loved him, and that WWE has misused him all along and held him back. |
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Post by Krimzon on Jan 1, 2010 0:30:31 GMT -5
Kofi Kingston: Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah
Ezekiel Jackson: Rycklon Stephens
MVP: Alvin Burke, Jr.
Drew McIntyre: Drew Galloway
Kung Fu Naki: Shoichi Funaki
Luke Gallows: Andrew Hankinson
Mike Knox: Michael Hettinga
Matt Striker: Matthew Kaye
Runjin Singh: Dave Kapoor
Christian: William Jason Reso
Zack Ryder: Matthew Cardona
Abraham Washington: Brian Jossie
Josh Matthews: Josh Lomberger
Byron Saxton: Bryan Kelly
Pat Patterson: Pierre Clemont
Michael Hayes: Michael Seitz
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2010 0:32:24 GMT -5
Kofi Kingston: Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah Ezekiel Jackson: Rycklon Stephens MVP: Alvin Burke, Jr. Drew McIntyre: Drew Galloway Kung Fu Naki: Shoichi Funaki Luke Gallows: Andrew Hankinson Mike Knox: Michael Hettinga Matt Striker: Matthew Kaye Runjin Singh: Dave Kapoor Christian: William Jason Reso Zack Ryder: Matthew Cardona Abraham Washington: Brian Jossie Josh Matthews: Josh Lomberger Byron Saxton: Bryan Kelly Pat Patterson: Pierre Clemont Michael Hayes: Michael Seitz MVP so should have been debuted as Elijah Burke's dorky older brother. |
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Post by Perigryn on Jan 1, 2010 0:34:58 GMT -5
Trent Barreta - Greg Marasciulo (holy crap, he's only 3 months older than me) Caylen Croft - Kris Pavone (he's 7 years older than me) Waaait,wait wait So Croft is 7 years older than trent,but they are best friends since childs?KAYFABE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! Real life doesn't either. The Hulkster and Beefcake are also childhood friends and there's like a 4-5 years between them. |
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 1, 2010 1:16:13 GMT -5
I remember hearing how WWE apparently has the rights to Cena's name, so when he leaves WWE he can't use it. WTF? How does that work? Its his legal name! It means they have the right to use and sell merchandise of that name. As far as I'm aware, it doesn't mean he couldn't use it if he left, it means TNA couldn't take, say, Nigel and name him "Jon Sena." It may have also been to try and keep his father (John Cena Sr.) from making money doing indie shows as a ref/manager/mouthpiece under the name "John Cena", trying to trick people into thinking it was his son. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2010 1:18:32 GMT -5
It means they have the right to use and sell merchandise of that name. As far as I'm aware, it doesn't mean he couldn't use it if he left, it means TNA couldn't take, say, Nigel and name him "Jon Sena." It may have also been to try and keep his father (John Cena Sr.) from making money doing indie shows as a ref/manager/mouthpiece under the name "John Cena", trying to trick people into thinking it was his son. What? Everyone knows John Cena's father's name is Mr. Cena. |
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 1, 2010 1:45:26 GMT -5
It means they have the right to use and sell merchandise of that name. As far as I'm aware, it doesn't mean he couldn't use it if he left, it means TNA couldn't take, say, Nigel and name him "Jon Sena." It may have also been to try and keep his father (John Cena Sr.) from making money doing indie shows as a ref/manager/mouthpiece under the name "John Cena", trying to trick people into thinking it was his son. They were trademarking names before Cena got big, though. I don't think they care as much about small indy shows as larger companies creating ripoff characters. |
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Jan 1, 2010 1:58:21 GMT -5
Kofi Kingston: Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah Ezekiel Jackson: Rycklon Stephens MVP: Alvin Burke, Jr. Drew McIntyre: Drew Galloway Kung Fu Naki: Shoichi Funaki Luke Gallows: Andrew Hankinson Mike Knox: Michael Hettinga Matt Striker: Matthew Kaye Runjin Singh: Dave Kapoor Christian: William Jason Reso Zack Ryder: Matthew Cardona Abraham Washington: Brian Jossie Josh Matthews: Josh Lomberger Byron Saxton: Bryan Kelly Pat Patterson: Pierre Clemont Michael Hayes: Michael Seitz MVP so should have been debuted as Elijah Burke's dorky older brother. And Theodore Long should have been with him, and Elijah should have wrestled as Simon Burke. Even though he's not in WWE anymore The Rock - Rocky Melvin ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2010 2:52:28 GMT -5
Alice Fox: Victoria Crawford
Brie Bella: Brianna Garcia
Eve: Eve Torres
Gail Kim: Gail Kim
Katie Lee Burchill: Katarina Waters
Kelly Kelly: Barbara Blanks
Maryse: Maryse Ouellet
Melina: Melina Perez
Nikki Bella: Nicole Garcia
Beth Phoenix: Elizabeth Carolan
Layla: Layla El
Maria: Maria Kanellis
Michelle McCool: Michelle McCool
Mickie James: Mickie James
Natalya: Natalie Neidhart
Rosa Mendes: Miliena Roucka
Vickie Guerrero: Vickie Guerrero
Tiffany: Taryn Terrell
Savannah: Angela Fong
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Post by kennerado on Jan 1, 2010 2:56:44 GMT -5
I think Cena Sr goes by the ring name of "Johnny Fabulous".
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Post by Irish Nightmare on Jan 1, 2010 13:39:38 GMT -5
John Cena: John Cena Charlie Haas: Charlie Haas Shelton Benjamin: Shelton Benjamin Mickie James: Mickie James ;D Actually it's John Felix Anthony Cena... ;D Cena should use Felix as a first name from now on. |
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