Will Ospreay trademarks United Empire name for AEW use
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Will Ospreay has successfully trademarked the United Empire name, allowing it to become a prominent part of AEW throughout 2026. The trademark was filed in April, enabling Ospreay to use the name, logo, and theme song without NJPW's restrictions. This development parallels Jay White and Juice Robinson's creation of Bullet Club Gold, which they later had to rename due to NJPW's trademark ownership. Ospreay is scheduled to return to NJPW on October 12 for the King of Pro Wrestling event, where he will defend the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championships with his United Empire teammates.
- •Ospreay filed the trademark in April 2026.
- •Francesco Akira and HENARE are part of United Empire in AEW.
- •Ospreay will defend titles in NJPW on October 12.
- •Comparison made to Jay White's Bullet Club Gold situation.
- 6:21 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage News On Why Will Ospreay Was Able To Bring United Empire Name To AEW
"The United Empire has become more and more "All Elite" throughout 2026, and that is down to a trademark filed by Will Ospreay.
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