WWE trademarks new ring name amid speculation about former TNA star
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
WWE filed a trademark for the name "Cruz Montana" on July 24, 2026, sparking speculation about its potential affiliation with Mike Santana, a recent addition to WWE NXT. Santana, a former two-time TNA World Champion, debuted on NXT after his contract with TNA expired. Online observers believe the trademarked name may be linked to his new wrestling persona following his appearance during an NXT championship match last week.
- •WWE filed a trademark for "Cruz Montana" on July 24, 2026.
- •Speculation suggests the name is for Mike Santana, a recent NXT addition.
- •Santana was a two-time TNA World Champion before joining WWE.
- •He debuted on NXT after his TNA contract expiration.
- •Fans expect to see more of him in upcoming WWE events.
- 6:14 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Files To Trademark New Ring Name, Fans Speculate On Target
"Last Friday, WWE filed a new trademark name that has social media buzzing on who that name might apply to.
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