WWE files trademarks for Slapjack, ThunderDome and other roster names

WWE has filed multiple new trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering a mix of former ring names and a pandemic-era branding concept. The filings, dated August 14–15, 2025, seek protection for a range of entertainment services tied to professional wrestling, including live performances, broadcast media, online information platforms, and fan club activities. The move underscores WWE’s ongoing strategy to secure intellectual property across its evolving on-screen roster and historic branding.

One prominent entry is Slapjack, the ring name used by Shane Thorne during his brief tenure in the Retribution faction in 2020. The application notes Slapjack as a stand-alone entertainment service and a vehicle for wrestling exhibitions rendered live and through various media channels. Thorne, who later returned to his original name and has competed on the independent circuit and in other promotions, has not been active under the Slapjack persona since 2021. The filing appears to be part of a broader effort to preserve the name for potential future use, whether in WWE programming or related media ventures.

Another key filing is for WWE ThunderDome,...