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Saturday, May 16, 2020
Matt Striker vs. Johnny Radke vs. Ryan Clancy vs. Joey Conway (NYWC Psycho Circus 18)
At Pyscho Circus 18 Matt Striker , Johnny Radke, Ryan Clancy & Joey Conway competed for a future chance at the NYWC Fusion Championship.
From February 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTBVy0gYPA&list=PLvUNiI4r7CmKxZml0N0klTPBDfbjRinb3
From February 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTBVy0gYPA&list=PLvUNiI4r7CmKxZml0N0klTPBDfbjRinb3
AMW-TV Episode 193: May 16, 2020
AMW-TV 193
TV Main Event
A Six Man Tag March from the Laurel County Fair in London, KY between one half of the AMW Tag Team Champions Sigmon and his partners El Degato the 6th and the Mega Destoryer taking on London’s own Ryan Dookie, Beau James and Kyle Maggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOBb1wd83s
TV Main Event
A Six Man Tag March from the Laurel County Fair in London, KY between one half of the AMW Tag Team Champions Sigmon and his partners El Degato the 6th and the Mega Destoryer taking on London’s own Ryan Dookie, Beau James and Kyle Maggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOBb1wd83s
Championship Wrestling From Hollywood presented by Pro Shingle Episode #59
MAY 16, 2020: Each week, Championship Wrestling is presented by Pro Shingle - a professional roofing company. This week, our wrestlers put it all on the line - just like Dustin did when he let Maria cut his hair!
Today's line-up includes:
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
NWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH | ALLYSIN KAY v HEATHER MONROE with HALSTON BODDY
It doesn't get any bigger than this - the NWA Women's World Title is on the line. Will Heather & Halston find a way to win the gold??
MAIN EVENT | HERITAGE TITLE v MASK | WATTS (c) defends his Heritage Championship v ROGELIO with HOWDY PRICE
Talk about putting is ALL on the line! If Rogelio loses, he must unmask. It's a risk that Howdy is willing to take for a chance at the gold.
ALSO | Part 2 of our exclusive interview inside Mid-South Coliseum with legendary Memphis wrestler King Cobra. Cobra pinned Jerry "The King" Lawler to become the first ever black World Champion in Memphis - Cobra tells stories of that match in the very spot it happened.
PLUS | Not only will we see Dustin's new haircut courtesy of his Maria - but Dustin has a special report from Middleton Independent Wrestling in Middleton, TN.
All this + MORE on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt8V58sK8s
Today's line-up includes:
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
NWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH | ALLYSIN KAY v HEATHER MONROE with HALSTON BODDY
It doesn't get any bigger than this - the NWA Women's World Title is on the line. Will Heather & Halston find a way to win the gold??
MAIN EVENT | HERITAGE TITLE v MASK | WATTS (c) defends his Heritage Championship v ROGELIO with HOWDY PRICE
Talk about putting is ALL on the line! If Rogelio loses, he must unmask. It's a risk that Howdy is willing to take for a chance at the gold.
ALSO | Part 2 of our exclusive interview inside Mid-South Coliseum with legendary Memphis wrestler King Cobra. Cobra pinned Jerry "The King" Lawler to become the first ever black World Champion in Memphis - Cobra tells stories of that match in the very spot it happened.
PLUS | Not only will we see Dustin's new haircut courtesy of his Maria - but Dustin has a special report from Middleton Independent Wrestling in Middleton, TN.
All this + MORE on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt8V58sK8s
MLW Anthology | LA Park
MLW Anthology premieres with a special spotlight on one of Mexico’s most iconic luchadores: the legendary LA Park.
Originally known as La Parka, LA Park has been one of the cornerstones of Major League Wrestling since its inception in 2002. From technical classics to heavy-hitting wars, LA Park’s storied career in the league is second to none.
Join us as we look at the legendary luchador’s timeless bouts against Shocker and the “Human Highlight Reel” Sabu featuring the original voice of MLW Joey Styles as he calls the action.
Plus, what does the world of MLW look like in the aftermath of the CONTRA attack last week? Tune in as the renegades of pro wrestling rise up!
Matches:
LA Park vs. Shocker
LA Park vs. Sabu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpELPOhSUdg
Originally known as La Parka, LA Park has been one of the cornerstones of Major League Wrestling since its inception in 2002. From technical classics to heavy-hitting wars, LA Park’s storied career in the league is second to none.
Join us as we look at the legendary luchador’s timeless bouts against Shocker and the “Human Highlight Reel” Sabu featuring the original voice of MLW Joey Styles as he calls the action.
Plus, what does the world of MLW look like in the aftermath of the CONTRA attack last week? Tune in as the renegades of pro wrestling rise up!
Matches:
LA Park vs. Shocker
LA Park vs. Sabu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpELPOhSUdg
Mat Memory- WWC Super Estrellas August 14th 1982
Velvet McIntyre vs Joyce Grable
Ric Flair promo followed by match vs Tommy Gilbert
The Assassins, The Moondogs, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeQ0hYLR3E
Ric Flair promo followed by match vs Tommy Gilbert
The Assassins, The Moondogs, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeQ0hYLR3E
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 28th, 1985)
1) Bruiser Brody/Gary Hart promo
2) Al Madril/Austin Idol/Killer Tim Brooks vs Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson
3) Wahoo McDaniel promo
4) Mark Youngblood vs Danny Gage
5) Chris Adams promo
6) Big Bubba/One Man Gang/Bobby Duncum vs Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMq_sFUxYA
2) Al Madril/Austin Idol/Killer Tim Brooks vs Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson
3) Wahoo McDaniel promo
4) Mark Youngblood vs Danny Gage
5) Chris Adams promo
6) Big Bubba/One Man Gang/Bobby Duncum vs Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMq_sFUxYA
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 21st, 1985)
1) Big Bubba/Scott Casey promo
2) Chris Adams vs Buddy Vallejo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Rudy Boy Gonzales
4) Killer Tim Brooks vs David Patterson
5) Skandor Akbar promo (Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins)
6) Hacksaw Higgins/Zambuie Express vs Bobby Duncum/One Man Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkraxmxIDg
2) Chris Adams vs Buddy Vallejo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Rudy Boy Gonzales
4) Killer Tim Brooks vs David Patterson
5) Skandor Akbar promo (Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins)
6) Hacksaw Higgins/Zambuie Express vs Bobby Duncum/One Man Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkraxmxIDg
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 14th, 1985)
1) Chris Adams promo
2) Gary Hart/Bruiser Brody promo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Mike Scott/Bill Rapkey
4) Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson vs Jeff Gaylord/Mike Golden/Antonio Zapata
5) One Man Gang vs Killer Tim Brooks
6) Chris Adams vs Scott Casey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUOIKb7cmQ
2) Gary Hart/Bruiser Brody promo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Mike Scott/Bill Rapkey
4) Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson vs Jeff Gaylord/Mike Golden/Antonio Zapata
5) One Man Gang vs Killer Tim Brooks
6) Chris Adams vs Scott Casey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUOIKb7cmQ
SHOCKING DEPARTURE FROM WWE (?)
Last night on Friday Night Smackdown, Drew Gulak vs. Daniel Bryan was one of the most entertaining in-ring performances in recent memory on WWE Television. Today, however, I was confirmed that Gulak has exited World Wrestling Entertainment.
WWE quietly moved Gulak to the Alumni section of their website this afternoon but many people have been told that Gulak was not released. We have confirmed with multiple sources today that Gulak's WWE contract expired after last night's Smackdown was taped. We are told the two sides had been discussing a new deal, but had not yet come to terms on the deal before Gulak's existing deal expired. This shockingly places Gulak on the open market just hours after one of his best WWE performances to date as he would have no 90-day non-compete as WWE would not be paying him going forward, which means he can appear and wrestle anywhere immediately.
If you think it's a head-scratcher WWE allowed that to happen, you wouldn't be alone, especially since Gulak has evolved into one of WWE's most solid, understated, versatile performers. Something of a modern day Bobby Heenan, Gulak has been something of a chameleon, morphing into whatever role WWE required of him. Whether cast as a serious in-ring performer, a comedic character taking great bumps a la Heenan, being the in-ring glue of Cruiserweight and tag team matches, commentating on WWE TV, working as a manager/second to Daniel Bryan or any other role he's been tasked with, Gulak has quietly excelled.
In many ways, Gulak has been a true jack of all trades for the company, the talent who works as connective tissue, morph into whatever is asked of him. He accentuated everything he was involved in, even when Gulak's role was to get over everyone else instead of himself. That is a hard job in any environment, but whether he was cast as a serious in-ring wrestler or as someone's comedic foil, Gulak nailed whatever role that he's been asked to portray. That creates a value that makes the fact WWE allowed his deal to lapse incredibly mind-boggling.
Originally trained by Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, Gulak broke into the business in the early 2000s while still a Philadelphia college student, working for CZW, CHIKARA, PWG and host of other independent promotions. He soon became a cornerstone talent for EVOLVE, including an incredible series of matches with Biff Busick (aka Oney Lorcan). Gulak found himself on WWE's radar and was one of their first signings after the Cruiserweight Classic to help build the roster for 205 Live, where he held the Cruiserweight Championship.
While 205 Live never took off for a number of reasons, Gulak excelled and was eventually moved up to the Smackdown brand. After an excellent match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber in Philadelphia, Gulak and Daniel Bryan were placed together into a bromance built on their mutual respect for each other. The two began to train (as seen in some truly entertaining videos) and team with each other, while also occasionally facing off in the ring, as they did last night on Smackdown.
If Gulak's bout with Bryan is indeed his WWE swan song, it was a tremendous showcase for what Gulak can bring to the table, a great pure wrestling match that featured no strikes and neither even climbing the ropes. It was the 21st century equivalent of a mat classic from years ago.
Now, it's quite possible Gulak and WWE could come to terms on a new contract to bring him back to the company, but obviously he would also be a great addition to any other pro wrestling roster. With AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, etc. all out there, one would think Gulak will have quite a few options in front of him shortly.
WWE quietly moved Gulak to the Alumni section of their website this afternoon but many people have been told that Gulak was not released. We have confirmed with multiple sources today that Gulak's WWE contract expired after last night's Smackdown was taped. We are told the two sides had been discussing a new deal, but had not yet come to terms on the deal before Gulak's existing deal expired. This shockingly places Gulak on the open market just hours after one of his best WWE performances to date as he would have no 90-day non-compete as WWE would not be paying him going forward, which means he can appear and wrestle anywhere immediately.
If you think it's a head-scratcher WWE allowed that to happen, you wouldn't be alone, especially since Gulak has evolved into one of WWE's most solid, understated, versatile performers. Something of a modern day Bobby Heenan, Gulak has been something of a chameleon, morphing into whatever role WWE required of him. Whether cast as a serious in-ring performer, a comedic character taking great bumps a la Heenan, being the in-ring glue of Cruiserweight and tag team matches, commentating on WWE TV, working as a manager/second to Daniel Bryan or any other role he's been tasked with, Gulak has quietly excelled.
In many ways, Gulak has been a true jack of all trades for the company, the talent who works as connective tissue, morph into whatever is asked of him. He accentuated everything he was involved in, even when Gulak's role was to get over everyone else instead of himself. That is a hard job in any environment, but whether he was cast as a serious in-ring wrestler or as someone's comedic foil, Gulak nailed whatever role that he's been asked to portray. That creates a value that makes the fact WWE allowed his deal to lapse incredibly mind-boggling.
Originally trained by Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, Gulak broke into the business in the early 2000s while still a Philadelphia college student, working for CZW, CHIKARA, PWG and host of other independent promotions. He soon became a cornerstone talent for EVOLVE, including an incredible series of matches with Biff Busick (aka Oney Lorcan). Gulak found himself on WWE's radar and was one of their first signings after the Cruiserweight Classic to help build the roster for 205 Live, where he held the Cruiserweight Championship.
While 205 Live never took off for a number of reasons, Gulak excelled and was eventually moved up to the Smackdown brand. After an excellent match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber in Philadelphia, Gulak and Daniel Bryan were placed together into a bromance built on their mutual respect for each other. The two began to train (as seen in some truly entertaining videos) and team with each other, while also occasionally facing off in the ring, as they did last night on Smackdown.
If Gulak's bout with Bryan is indeed his WWE swan song, it was a tremendous showcase for what Gulak can bring to the table, a great pure wrestling match that featured no strikes and neither even climbing the ropes. It was the 21st century equivalent of a mat classic from years ago.
Now, it's quite possible Gulak and WWE could come to terms on a new contract to bring him back to the company, but obviously he would also be a great addition to any other pro wrestling roster. With AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, etc. all out there, one would think Gulak will have quite a few options in front of him shortly.
THE FORMER REVIVAL RECEIVES CEASE & DESIST OVER 'THE REVOLT' NAME
There was unhappiness among some in the North Carolina wrestling scene over former WWE stars The Revival filing a trademark on the phrase "Free the Revolt" as part of their post-WWE branding efforts exploits as Caleb Konley (Mason Burnett) and Zane Riley (Matthew Riley) have been using the team name "The Revolt" for the last five years on the independent scene. A big part of the unhappiness originates from the fact that all four talents started out working in the same circles in the Carolinas.
A ten-page cease and desist letter sent by Andrew Gerber, an attorney representing Konley and Riley, dated 5/10, that was sent to the attorney representing the former Revival, Michael E. Dockins.
In arguing the team's position, the letter noted, “The Revolt are well-known in the independent professional wrestling circuit and are the current PWX World Tag Team Champions. Mr. Burnett and Mr. Riley sell a range of Revolt-branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and DVDs, as shown in Exhibit B. The Revolt has been their passion for years and they have literally put their blood and sweat into building The Revolt brand and connecting with their fans.”
Pointing out that the former WWE stars “have recently rebranded themselves as “The Revolt” and have begun using “The Revolt” and “Fear The Revolt” as trademarks in connection with professional wrestling entertainment and associated merchandise”, the letter argues that Cash Wheeler (the former Dash Wilder) declared under oath that, to the best of his knowledge and belief that, “no other persons... have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.”
The letter argues that in fact, all four of them know each other and that Konley and Riley, upon learning of the trademark filing, “tried to reach out as friends but were rebuffed. Dax [Note from Mike: the former Scott Dawson] and Cash may enjoy playing heels, but this is not the ring. They cannot steal their former friends’ intellectual property without consequence. Their conduct is not only unlawful, it is truly shameless that they would willfully steal a name from those that worked so hard to build it up.”
The letter also claimed that under United States trademark law, that the “senior user” of a trademark “has the exclusive right to use the mark, regardless of whether the mark has been registered” and since Konley and Riley have been using the Revolt name since 2015, they “are the true and exclusive owners of rights in the Revolt name.” The letter requested a response by 5/18 and warned that Riley and Konley could pursue additional legal remedies. It also included proof of the team using the Revolt name, including photos of merchandise, advertising utilizing the team name for independent wrestling events and DVD releases.
After acquiring the cease and desist letter, PWInsider.com approached Dockins seeking comment on the matter. This afternoon, we received a copy of his response to the cease and desist, dated 5/11, which makes the position of the former Revival clear and also states that the team’s new name is NOT The Revolt, but rather "FTR", which will mean different things at different times.
Dockins’ letter states that “there are a number of fundamental errors and flaws in not only what your clients have represented to you, but also in the allegations you have levied in your letter. First and foremost while our respective clients were acquaintances with one your clients and aware of his participation in the wrestling business, they are able and willing to testify under oath that they were not aware of and, at worst, have not recollection of ever knowing of your clients’ claimed rights in a REVOLT-inclusive trademark.”
Stating that Konley’s social media accounts did not even reference the “Revolt” name until after it was clear that the “Free the Revolt” trademark had been applied for and that he and Riley began “social media tirades” about the issue.
The response also claimed that the former Revival’s team name will not be “Fear the Revolt" as Dockins stated, “Secondly, our clients do not intend and have never intended to call themselves FEAR THE REVOLT. They have at all times and in every way made it clear that their tag team name would be FTR, and that FTR can and would mean different things depending on their storyline and creative. They are not responsible for and cannot be held responsible for dirt sheets and others incorrectly attributing to them a name other than the name they have chosen, FTR. In fact, when your client reached out to my clients “as friends” to resolve this matter they were informed that the tag team name is, was, and will be FTR and not REVOLT or THE REVOLT or FEAR THE REVOLT.”
All that said, however, Dockins made clear that FTR “respectfully disagree with your presumptive conclusion that use of the mark FEAR THE REVOLT creates a likelihood of confusion with and infringement of the mark THE REVOLT. Before addressing a likelihood of confusion analysis, we must first clear up what your clients claim as their mark. It appears that their use has been inconsistent and different from location to location. Such inconsistent uses could result in a finding that your clients have an unprotectable phantom mark or no rights in any mark whatsoever. In your letter you refer to the mark as THE REVOLT. In the evidence provided the mark is shown as THE REVOLT or REVOLT! or ¡REVOLT! or REVOLT.”
Dockins also explained that tag teams with similar names have always existed in professional wrestling, using The Midnight Express, The Rock N’ Roll Express and The Midnight Express as an example. The letter also pointed out the different usages of the word “Warrior” in professional wrestling over the years, from Ultimate Warrior to The Road Warriors and beyond and that none of those led to a confusion in the marketplace.
Dockin’ letter states that whether the former Revival move forward with the trademark filing of “Fear the Revolt” or not, the team “can and will continue” to use the phrase in a “descriptive form”, noting, “The entire purpose behind use of the word “revolt” and “fear the revolt” was a commentary on our clients’ departure from the WWE; they “revolted” against the establishment. As you may know, descriptive fair use permits use of another’s trademark to describe the user’s products or services, rather than as a trademark to indicate the source of the products or services. This usually is appropriate where the trademark concerned has a descriptive meaning in addition to its secondary meaning as a trademark. In this instance, the word “revolt” clearly has a descriptive meaning and may be freely used by our clients or anyone else in the wrestling business.”
Dockins also argued that even if the Trademark Office or a court of law found that there could be a likelihood of confusion, Zane and Riley could “best’ hope for a concurrent use proceeding, where the trademark would, in blue collar terms, be carved out for usage in certain States/markets for one entity claiming original ownership and others for the second entity.
Noting that the entire situation will require everyone involved to “spend considerable amounts of time and money” and that the money will only escalate over time. Dockins stated that the former Revival had previously offered to personally finance Riley and Konley’s own trademark filing for The Revolt name andin the letter Dockins himself also offered “to waive my fees, inclusive of the cost of a consent agreement, if one is necessary, to prosecute the application to registration. That by itself has a value of a number of thousands of dollars.”
Dockins’ letter also claimed that FTR would have been willing to even work The Revolt in the ring had the latter “not attempted to disparage our clients via social media", writing that FTR "would have discussed and been willing to work an angle with them on an independent show or two of their choosing. However they did not proceed in a manner benefiting friends and such accommodations are now off the table. At best, only uncertain results and legal fees are ahead.”
Dockins also pointed out that despite the back and forth and potential legal action, the “Fear the Revolt” trademark remains, a pending, unpublished trademark that has not yet even been used by the former Revival or anyone else in association with the team. Dockin’s letter closed, “If your clients are willing to discuss a reasonable and mutually-beneficial resolution, and one that includes a public apology to our clients, we will take it back to them for consideration.”
We have no confirmation that Konley and Riley's representation have responded to Dockins..
A ten-page cease and desist letter sent by Andrew Gerber, an attorney representing Konley and Riley, dated 5/10, that was sent to the attorney representing the former Revival, Michael E. Dockins.
In arguing the team's position, the letter noted, “The Revolt are well-known in the independent professional wrestling circuit and are the current PWX World Tag Team Champions. Mr. Burnett and Mr. Riley sell a range of Revolt-branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and DVDs, as shown in Exhibit B. The Revolt has been their passion for years and they have literally put their blood and sweat into building The Revolt brand and connecting with their fans.”
Pointing out that the former WWE stars “have recently rebranded themselves as “The Revolt” and have begun using “The Revolt” and “Fear The Revolt” as trademarks in connection with professional wrestling entertainment and associated merchandise”, the letter argues that Cash Wheeler (the former Dash Wilder) declared under oath that, to the best of his knowledge and belief that, “no other persons... have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.”
The letter argues that in fact, all four of them know each other and that Konley and Riley, upon learning of the trademark filing, “tried to reach out as friends but were rebuffed. Dax [Note from Mike: the former Scott Dawson] and Cash may enjoy playing heels, but this is not the ring. They cannot steal their former friends’ intellectual property without consequence. Their conduct is not only unlawful, it is truly shameless that they would willfully steal a name from those that worked so hard to build it up.”
The letter also claimed that under United States trademark law, that the “senior user” of a trademark “has the exclusive right to use the mark, regardless of whether the mark has been registered” and since Konley and Riley have been using the Revolt name since 2015, they “are the true and exclusive owners of rights in the Revolt name.” The letter requested a response by 5/18 and warned that Riley and Konley could pursue additional legal remedies. It also included proof of the team using the Revolt name, including photos of merchandise, advertising utilizing the team name for independent wrestling events and DVD releases.
After acquiring the cease and desist letter, PWInsider.com approached Dockins seeking comment on the matter. This afternoon, we received a copy of his response to the cease and desist, dated 5/11, which makes the position of the former Revival clear and also states that the team’s new name is NOT The Revolt, but rather "FTR", which will mean different things at different times.
Dockins’ letter states that “there are a number of fundamental errors and flaws in not only what your clients have represented to you, but also in the allegations you have levied in your letter. First and foremost while our respective clients were acquaintances with one your clients and aware of his participation in the wrestling business, they are able and willing to testify under oath that they were not aware of and, at worst, have not recollection of ever knowing of your clients’ claimed rights in a REVOLT-inclusive trademark.”
Stating that Konley’s social media accounts did not even reference the “Revolt” name until after it was clear that the “Free the Revolt” trademark had been applied for and that he and Riley began “social media tirades” about the issue.
The response also claimed that the former Revival’s team name will not be “Fear the Revolt" as Dockins stated, “Secondly, our clients do not intend and have never intended to call themselves FEAR THE REVOLT. They have at all times and in every way made it clear that their tag team name would be FTR, and that FTR can and would mean different things depending on their storyline and creative. They are not responsible for and cannot be held responsible for dirt sheets and others incorrectly attributing to them a name other than the name they have chosen, FTR. In fact, when your client reached out to my clients “as friends” to resolve this matter they were informed that the tag team name is, was, and will be FTR and not REVOLT or THE REVOLT or FEAR THE REVOLT.”
All that said, however, Dockins made clear that FTR “respectfully disagree with your presumptive conclusion that use of the mark FEAR THE REVOLT creates a likelihood of confusion with and infringement of the mark THE REVOLT. Before addressing a likelihood of confusion analysis, we must first clear up what your clients claim as their mark. It appears that their use has been inconsistent and different from location to location. Such inconsistent uses could result in a finding that your clients have an unprotectable phantom mark or no rights in any mark whatsoever. In your letter you refer to the mark as THE REVOLT. In the evidence provided the mark is shown as THE REVOLT or REVOLT! or ¡REVOLT! or REVOLT.”
Dockins also explained that tag teams with similar names have always existed in professional wrestling, using The Midnight Express, The Rock N’ Roll Express and The Midnight Express as an example. The letter also pointed out the different usages of the word “Warrior” in professional wrestling over the years, from Ultimate Warrior to The Road Warriors and beyond and that none of those led to a confusion in the marketplace.
Dockin’ letter states that whether the former Revival move forward with the trademark filing of “Fear the Revolt” or not, the team “can and will continue” to use the phrase in a “descriptive form”, noting, “The entire purpose behind use of the word “revolt” and “fear the revolt” was a commentary on our clients’ departure from the WWE; they “revolted” against the establishment. As you may know, descriptive fair use permits use of another’s trademark to describe the user’s products or services, rather than as a trademark to indicate the source of the products or services. This usually is appropriate where the trademark concerned has a descriptive meaning in addition to its secondary meaning as a trademark. In this instance, the word “revolt” clearly has a descriptive meaning and may be freely used by our clients or anyone else in the wrestling business.”
Dockins also argued that even if the Trademark Office or a court of law found that there could be a likelihood of confusion, Zane and Riley could “best’ hope for a concurrent use proceeding, where the trademark would, in blue collar terms, be carved out for usage in certain States/markets for one entity claiming original ownership and others for the second entity.
Noting that the entire situation will require everyone involved to “spend considerable amounts of time and money” and that the money will only escalate over time. Dockins stated that the former Revival had previously offered to personally finance Riley and Konley’s own trademark filing for The Revolt name andin the letter Dockins himself also offered “to waive my fees, inclusive of the cost of a consent agreement, if one is necessary, to prosecute the application to registration. That by itself has a value of a number of thousands of dollars.”
Dockins’ letter also claimed that FTR would have been willing to even work The Revolt in the ring had the latter “not attempted to disparage our clients via social media", writing that FTR "would have discussed and been willing to work an angle with them on an independent show or two of their choosing. However they did not proceed in a manner benefiting friends and such accommodations are now off the table. At best, only uncertain results and legal fees are ahead.”
Dockins also pointed out that despite the back and forth and potential legal action, the “Fear the Revolt” trademark remains, a pending, unpublished trademark that has not yet even been used by the former Revival or anyone else in association with the team. Dockin’s letter closed, “If your clients are willing to discuss a reasonable and mutually-beneficial resolution, and one that includes a public apology to our clients, we will take it back to them for consideration.”
We have no confirmation that Konley and Riley's representation have responded to Dockins..
PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 44) - Fatu, Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks, Thatcher vs. Graves III
This week on Mutiny, submission specialist Timothy Thatcher and BJJ Black Belt Joe Graves renew hostilities in the final chapter of their best-of-three series from Fantasm. We'll also go back to Title Wave when Caesar Black unleashed the next generation of the Samoan Dynasty on Pacific Coast Wrestling - Jacob Fatu makes his PCW debut against young upstart Jorel Nelson. Finally, Adam Brooks takes on Trey Miguel in an Ultralight division bout from Wrestle Summit.
Featured this week:
The Rubber Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Joe Graves
Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks
Fatu (with Caesar Black) vs. Jorel Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixG9c7ntIfc
Featured this week:
The Rubber Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Joe Graves
Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks
Fatu (with Caesar Black) vs. Jorel Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixG9c7ntIfc
Mat Memory- IWC Mountain State Madness 2011
Logan Shulo vs. Mike Sydal
Bobby Beverly & Nickie Valentino vs. Blue Collar Slaughterhouse (Bronco McBride & Matt Sagaris)
Tyler Stone vs. Dalton Castle
Justin Idol, Marshall Gambino & Necro Butcher vs. The Founding Fathers (Dennis Gregory, Jimmy Vegas & Super Hentai)
Sera Feeny vs. Veda Scott
Andy Dalton & JT LaMotta vs. Flippin' Ain't Easy (Jason Gory & Michael Facade)
IWC World Heavyweight Title Match: John McChesney vs. Val Venis
Shiima Xion vs. Rhett Titus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiRJvHn0H0
Bobby Beverly & Nickie Valentino vs. Blue Collar Slaughterhouse (Bronco McBride & Matt Sagaris)
Tyler Stone vs. Dalton Castle
Justin Idol, Marshall Gambino & Necro Butcher vs. The Founding Fathers (Dennis Gregory, Jimmy Vegas & Super Hentai)
Sera Feeny vs. Veda Scott
Andy Dalton & JT LaMotta vs. Flippin' Ain't Easy (Jason Gory & Michael Facade)
IWC World Heavyweight Title Match: John McChesney vs. Val Venis
Shiima Xion vs. Rhett Titus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiRJvHn0H0
Mat Memory- Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12
Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12
Includes appearances from Bret "Hitman" Hart, Ox Baker, Becky Bayless, Virgil and more!
1. QT Marshall vs. Mike Dennis
2. Enhancement Talent vs. Demolition vs. Mark Modest & Mark Matrix vs. The Phat Pack (Tag Team Gauntlet Match)
3. Dan Maff vs. The Amazing Red
4. Matt Hardy vs. Colt Cabana vs. Teddy Hart
5. Helter Skelter vs. One Warrior Nation
6. Kevin Matthews & Devon Moore vs. The Young Bucks
7. Marty Jannetty vs. Jerry Lynn
8. Adam Cole vs. Brian XL vs. Samuray del Sol (Kalisto in WWE) vs. Zema Ion vs. Teddy Hart's Hired Gun vs. Andrew Hawkins
9. Jillian Hall & Reby Sky vs. Maria Kanellis & Brittney Savage
10. Sami Callihan vs. Jay Lethal (PWS Championship Match)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lbILgFmyTk
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