Sasha Banks files for interesting trademarks

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Did not see a thread for this so I figured I would share

wrestlingheadlines.com/sasha-banks-files-for-interesting-new-trademarks-in-possible-hint-at-her-future/

So Mercedes Mone' (Money?) hits the Statement Maker!?

Sasha Banks recently filed to trademark several terms, which are fueling the rumor mill on her potential pro wrestling future outside of WWE.

The names were filed for on November 10, by trademark lawyer Michael E. Dockins, on behalf of what appears to be Banks’ new company created back in August, Soulnado Inc.

The following trademarks were applied for:

* Statement Maker

* Mercedes Mone’

* Mone’ Talks

* Bank Mone’

Banks and Naomi have been away from WWE since walking out in mid-May while the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. There have been a lot of rumors and unconfirmed reports on their WWE futures since then, and while it was believed that eventually they would return to work for the company, nothing has been confirmed. As noted earlier this month at this link, Banks has been teasing something pretty significant for the near future.

The following use descriptions were included with the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) filings:


IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Jewelry; Jewelry and imitation jewelry; Pins being jewelry

IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Decals; Stickers; Posters made of paper; Stickers; Collectable printed trading cards; Collectible printed trading cards; Pictures in the nature of printed photographs; Printed post cards; Printed postcards; Printed posters

IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: Coffee mugs; Drinking glasses; Water bottles sold empty

IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Hats; Leggings; Pants; Shirts; Socks; Bandanas; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Action figure toys; Action figures; Action figures and accessories therefor; Toy action figures

IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services in the nature of live audio performances by an actor or musician; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances by an actor; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances by an actor or musician; 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 professional wrestler, actor, and musician; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler, actor, and musician; Entertainment services, namely, providing music tours in the nature of live musical performances; Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable prerecorded music via a website; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler, actor, and musician; Entertainment, namely, live music concerts; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing on-line music, not downloadable; Providing on-line videos featuring a professional wrestler, actor, and musician, not downloadable; Providing online music, not downloadable

[Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby]

Very interesting, but not concrete - IIRC Charlotte got the trademark for Ashley Flair, so there's precedent for a wrestler getting this done just in case.

[Cyno]

Not sure if this is a preemptive move like Charlotte did while she's still under WWE contract and probably not going anywhere anytime soon. Or if things between WWE and Sasha, despite the regime change, are truly irreconcilable.

I wonder if something like Saraya mentioning to Renee that Mercedes was the first person who knew she was cleared to wrestle is a hint at her possible wrestling future. She has some supposed attitude issues, sure, but is an absolute star in women's wrestling who would do a lot for AEW's division (obligatory if Tony Khan ever gave them more than one match a week statement goes here).

[Allie Kitsune]

Shouldn't this be in (w)Rest for the moment, considering she hasn't shown up in AEW at all yet?

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Nov 15, 2022 21:03:58 GMT -5 Allie Kitsune said:

Shouldn't this be in (w)Rest for the moment, considering she hasn't shown up in AEW at all yet?

Completely fair AEW was just where my brain and bookmark went to.

[Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story]

She tweeted this just now. Feels like she's a free agent. She's announcing signings into next year where she's being introduced as "FKA Sasha Banks."

[XIII]

Those trademarks are pretty lame IMO.

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Nov 15, 2022 21:45:43 GMT -5 XIII said:

Those trademarks are pretty lame IMO.

A bit of what we would expect from old TNA but at the end of the day it makes sense to stay close to what brought you to the dance.

[kingoftheindies]

Nov 15, 2022 21:03:58 GMT -5 Allie Kitsune said:

Shouldn't this be in (w)Rest for the moment, considering she hasn't shown up in AEW at all yet?

I'd agree probably best to be in either WWE or W(R)est until she appears in AEW, that being said, she's close to a lot of people in AEW like Renee, FTR, Saraya, and even Jericho

[Kalmia]

It's interesting. For quite a while all of the buzz seemed to have her WWE return as a certainty but that news has certainly cooled in recent weeks.

Whatever you think of Sasha as a person or as a wrestler, there's no denying she would be a major acquisition for the AEW women's division if they could get her.

[kingoftheindies]

Nov 15, 2022 22:06:36 GMT -5 Kalmia said:

It's interesting. For quite a while all of the buzz seemed to have her WWE return as a certainty but that news has certainly cooled in recent weeks.

Whatever you think of Sasha as a person or as a wrestler, there's no denying she would be a major acquisition for the AEW women's division if they could get her.

I've said it in a few WWE threads but I feel like WWE started the Damage CTRL angle under the assumption they had Sasha and Naomi locked up right away. They could still end up in WWE, but watching how start stop things were I think there was an error on WWE's end.

And while the regime change may make a difference for a lot of people I wonder if Sasha having two fairly public issues with WWE in the last couple of years made her go "yeah no. Can't trust you". Now again, could end up with egg on my face. But reading tea leaves I get the impression

[FinalGwen]

I just hope Netherrealm are getting a cut of her royalties with the name Soulnado Inc.

[MiLB Fan]

Nov 15, 2022 21:45:43 GMT -5 XIII said:

Those trademarks are pretty lame IMO.

And that’s not including the other name she considered: Cassie Credit Union.

["Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay]

Nov 15, 2022 23:03:48 GMT -5 MiLB Fan said:

Nov 15, 2022 21:45:43 GMT -5 XIII said:

Those trademarks are pretty lame IMO.

And that’s not including the other name she considered: Cassie Credit Union.

I would buy a Bernadine Building Society shirt

[J is Justice]

I really hope she goes to AEW. She's done everything she can in WWE (except win a Rumble, I guess). Although, I'd just be happy to see her back wherever she goes.

["Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik]

It's only a matter of time until one of the Four Horsewomen (Sasha, Bayley, Becky, Charlotte) went elsewhere given how the industry works right now. Wouldn't be surprised given what went down for Sasha to be the one to head out.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Nov 16, 2022 3:29:39 GMT -5 "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay said:

Nov 15, 2022 23:03:48 GMT -5 MiLB Fan said:

And that’s not including the other name she considered: Cassie Credit Union.

I would buy a Bernadine Building Society shirt

Olivia Off-Shore Holding Company has a nice ring to it.

[pinja]

Can someone tell me what's up with the apostrophe at the end of "Mone"? Is that a real thing?

[FinalGwen]

Nov 17, 2022 14:15:48 GMT -5 pinja said:

Can someone tell me what's up with the apostrophe at the end of "Mone"? Is that a real thing?

Apostrophes are usually used for a redacted letter, and removing the y makes it probably a bit easier to trademark as a name, and means she can put 'Bank Mone' on those finger jewellery things she does like 'Boss Time' without having an awkward offshoot for the thumb.

[pinja]

Nov 17, 2022 14:19:40 GMT -5 FinalGwen said:

Nov 17, 2022 14:15:48 GMT -5 pinja said:

Can someone tell me what's up with the apostrophe at the end of "Mone"? Is that a real thing?

Apostrophes are usually used for a redacted letter, and removing the y makes it probably a bit easier to trademark as a name, and means she can put 'Bank Mone' on those finger jewellery things she does like 'Boss Time' without having an awkward offshoot for the thumb.

Oh, like in poems to fit the meter or create rhythm. But is it supposed to be read/pronounced as "Money" anyway?