Wardlow Files Trademark For Ring Name Amid Injury Hiatus

AEW star Wardlow has officially taken steps to secure the rights to his in-ring name.

According to public records, a trademark application for the name “Wardlow” was filed on May 1, 2025. The filing includes a broad scope of entertainment-related services under the following Goods & Services category:

“Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler, athlete, and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler, athlete, and sports entertainer; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestler, athlete, and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”

Wardlow, who has been out of action with a knee injury since 2024, last competed on the March 13, 2024, episode of AEW Dynamite, where he faced Samoa Joe.

There is currently no confirmed timetable for his return to television. Everyone at PWMania.com wishes Wardlow a full and speedy recovery.