AEW star Bryan Danielson recently revealed that after his departure from WWE, the company asked him to stop using his iconic “Yes” chant, citing intellectual property rights. Danielson shared the story during a panel at last weekend’s Starrcast convention.
WWE’s Request To Stop The ‘Yes’ Chant
According to a report from Fightful Select, Danielson told the crowd that upon leaving WWE, the company requested he no longer use the chant. He noted that he largely honored this request throughout the majority of his AEW career. The issue, however, did not end there.
The Trademark Battle For ‘Yes’
Danielson also revealed that in 2023, he filed to trademark the “Yes” chant himself. This move was opposed by WWE, who sent Danielson an email claiming he was infringing on their intellectual property. While the current resolution of that dispute is unclear, it has not stopped him from occasionally using the chant.
This look back at his history with WWE comes just days after Danielson made a surprise return to AEW programming. At the All In: Texas pay-per-view, a masked Danielson appeared to help even the odds against the Death Riders faction during the chaotic main event.
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