Why do wrestlers have ring names?
Ring names are often trademarked by the promotion that creates a character or gimmick for a performer. It is common to see one performer use a variety of ring names throughout their career, even if their overall persona remains similar. “In-house” WWE wrestlers still use WWE-owned ring names.
What names do WWE own?
WWE
| Logo since August 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2012 | |
| Trade name | WWE |
| Formerly | Titan Sports, Inc. (1980–1999) World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (1999–2002) |
| Type | Public |
Do WWE Superstars get their real names?
The world of professional wrestling is filled with a number of unique superstars who have fitting names for their characters. While there are a few cases where the company decides to go with someone’s real name, promotions like World Wrestling Entertainment like to create a new moniker.
Why do ring names exist in wrestling?
Ring names developed as a way to allow wrestling performers to hide their true identities from the wrestling fanbase and thus keep kayfabe intact, or because the wrestler or the management consider the athlete’s real name unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projecting the wrong image.
Why does MVP have an abbreviated ring name?
However, when he made the move from WWE, he was still able to utilize the abbreviated ring name, even though the full name was owned by WWE through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. MVP was able to keep that name when he first debuted with New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA Wrestling for a few years.
Why does Chris Jericho have his own ring name?
While it had various nicknames like “Lionheart” and “Cowboy,” Jericho has kept his ring name through his entire career. He’s carried the name with him into the world of music and also as a host on television, having cited an album from Helloween called “Walls of Jericho.” Sure, the WWE made him a big star, but he owns the rights to the name.