Jinder Mahal unexpectedly drew attention this year when he was in contention for the WWE World Heavyweight Title on RAW. Despite losing the match, he remained a prominent figure within WWE. However, news broke that Jinder Mahal was released last week, leaving many fans surprised by the sudden turn of events.
Jinder Mahal’s release was certainly shocking, especially given his prior success as a WWE Champion and his recent resurgence earlier this year. Mahal’s unexpected departure left many fans questioning WWE’s direction, particularly with the company’s focus on international markets and its diverse roster.
Jinder Mahal, whose real name is Yuvraj Singh Dhesi, has taken steps to trademark the terms “The Maharaja” and “Raj Dhesi.” This move indicates his intentions to protect his branding and intellectual property as he transitions beyond WWE, ensuring he retains control over these names in the wrestling industry or other ventures.
The trademark applications are for a variety of clothing items, including hats, shirts, socks, bandanas, sweatshirts, and hooded sweatshirts. These trademarks could be part of a broader strategy to establish a personal brand, allowing Mahal to create merchandise and other business ventures under these names.
”Mark For: RAJ DHESI trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of hats; Shirts; Socks; Bandanas; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.
Mark For: THE MAHARAJA trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of hats; Shirts; Socks; Bandanas; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.”
The use of “The Maharaja” and “Raj Dhesi” aligns with his previous wrestling persona and his real name, respectively, suggesting that Mahal aims to maintain a recognizable identity for his future endeavors. By trademarking these terms, he can leverage his popularity and reputation to launch merchandise lines or pursue other opportunities that require a distinct brand. It’s to be noted that Mahal wrestled under his real name at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling in the past as well.
It remains to be seen if Mahal will end up in AEW or any other major pro wrestling company this year, as Mahal is already receiving lot of interest from pro wrestling promotions already.
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