World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has recently filed a trademark application for the term “RKO”. This phrase is well-recognized as it is associated with the legendary wrestling move performed by Randy Orton. The trademark was officially applied on November 22 and includes the following specification:
The “RKO” trademark is meant to encompass the categories of entertainment services relating to wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers and entertainers. This is disseminated through channels including television, radio, internet, and commercial online services. The trademark also covers the provision of wrestling news and sports-oriented information through a global computer network. In addition, it includes the maintenance of an online portal for the sports and entertainment community, a website centered around sports entertainment news, and fan club services. Fan club services encapsulate the organization of wrestling sports events specifically for fan club members, and the coordination of social events for the same audience. The trademark extends to providing online newsletters about sports entertainment and online journals, or blogs, focusing on sports entertainment.
Furthermore, the WWE merchandise store, WWEShop.com, is showcasing a CM Punk Signature Series Championship Title Belt as a tribute to Punk’s remarkable 434-day tenure. The cost of acquiring this title is currently 9.99.