Nigel McGuinness has locked down his ring name.
Nigel was a top star for ROH for years before he went to TNA Wrestling and ultimately decided to retire from in-ring action. He transitioned into being an announcer as McGuinness signed with WWE back in 2016, initially for the WWE UK Classic before being brought on as a commentator for various shows, including NXT, NXT UK, Main Event, and 205 Live.
He was released last October, but signed with AEW/ROH last month.
The ROH commentator filed the trademark under his real name, Steven Haworth, with the USPTO for the purposes of entertainment services on May 4. Here is the description:
“Mark For: NIGEL MCGUINNESS™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of 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 professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”
