Zack Ryder Trademarks Several Phrases For Post-WWE Use
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Luke Harper trademarked "Brodie Lee" before leaving WWE at the end of last year, and the former Revival members made sure to claim ownership of a few of their associated terms. Recently-released WWE veteran Zack Ryder has gone down that same path.
The real life Matthew Cardona trademarked the phrases "Alwayz Ready" and "Internet Champion" on April 21, according to a filing.
The filing reads, "IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Hooded sweatshirts; Pants; Shirts; Sweatshirts
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 wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes."
Cardona used "Alwayz Ready" as a social media hashtag later in his WWE run, and the phrase appears on some of his merchandise that's available on Pro Wrestling Tees.
The "Internet Champion" tag is a reference to a non-canon belt that Ryder held on his popular internet series, Z! True Long Island Story, earlier this decade.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
