WWE filed for a trademark of Hillbilly Jim on October 24th through the USPTO.
James Morris, the wrestler who played Hillbilly Jim, was signed by WWE in 1984 and stayed until 1990.
He later returned as a manager in 1995, managing The Godwins before leaving in 1997. Morris was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. Here is the description:
“G & S: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment.”
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WWE Files Trademark for Hillbilly Jim
WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has recently filed for a trademark of the name “Hillbilly Jim” through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This move has sparked interest among wrestling fans and has brought back memories of the wrestler who played the character.
James Morris, the man behind the persona of Hillbilly Jim, was signed by WWE in 1984 and remained with the company until 1990. Known for his country-style gimmick, Hillbilly Jim quickly became a fan favorite during his time in the ring. He later returned to WWE in 1995 as a manager, overseeing The Godwins before leaving in 1997.
In recognition of his contributions to the wrestling industry, Morris was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. This recent trademark filing suggests that WWE may have plans to utilize the Hillbilly Jim character or associated merchandise in the future.
The trademark description provided by WWE includes a wide range of entertainment services, such as wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers, broadcast media appearances, and online content distribution. It also mentions providing wrestling news and information through various platforms, including a global computer network and online community portals.
Additionally, the trademark filing indicates that WWE may organize sporting events and social entertainment events specifically for wrestling fan club members. This suggests that WWE is looking to engage with its fan base on a more interactive level.
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While it remains to be seen how WWE plans to utilize the Hillbilly Jim trademark, this filing indicates that the company is actively exploring new avenues to connect with fans and expand its entertainment offerings. Wrestling fans can look forward to potential appearances, merchandise, and exciting events related to the beloved character in the future.