Last September 2, IMPACT Wrestling Star Matt Cardona filed to trademark the term “The Agent” with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for entertainment services. Matt Cardona filed "The Agent" term under the name Walter Hahn and he had the trademark filed through Michael E. Dockins, who has helped several Indie Stars and AEW Stars secure their trademarks as well.
Matt Cardona made his pro wrestling debut in 2004, teaming with Curt Hawkins on the Indie circuit. He then competed in the WWE from 2005 to 2020 under the ring name Zack Ryder. During his run in the WWE, Cardona held the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the WWE United States Championship as well as the WWE RAW Tag Team Championship.
After being released by the WWE in April of 2020, Matt Cardona has appeared in promotions such as All Elite Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, the NWA and Game Changer Wrestling. Cardona is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, IMPACT Digital Media Champion and GCW World Champion.
Below is the use description submitted to the USPTO, along with a tweet from Matt Cardona:
“G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestling and sports entertainment in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”
Not only am I a free agent…
I’m THE Agent!— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) August 29, 2022
