The Wrestling Code Trademark Abandoned, Devs Reassure Progress

The Wrestling Code, a long-in-development independent professional wrestling video game, faced renewed uncertainty after its trademark was officially abandoned by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 29, 2025. Developers at Virtual Basement, however, quickly addressed concerns in an online community update, insisting the project remains active despite the setback.

Virtual Basement first announced The Wrestling Code in August 2020, positioning it as a 3D wrestling title built on Unreal Engine for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game promised innovative gameplay and a roster featuring prominent wrestlers, including WWE Hall of Famers Kurt Angle and Scott Steiner, as well as Raven, Jerry Lynn, Tajiri, Amazing Red, and former WWE talent Matt Cardona, who signed on in early 2023. Over the years, the studio revealed tech demos, teaser trailers, and nearly 200 confirmed roster members, generating significant fan interest in the indie space.

Development milestones included beta test signups in early 2025, but progress appeared to stall thereafter. Virtual Basement's social media accounts have posted no updates since June 2025, and the initial trademark...