Kofi Kingston Appears To Reveal New Post-WWE Ring Name

Kofi Kingston has filed trademark applications for the terms “KSM” and “Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah” — the filings were submitted on Tuesday, August 11.

The trademarks cover entertainment services, specifically wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers and entertainers. They also extend to the provision of wrestling news and information through a global computer network, along with merchandising purposes.

Kingston and Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) departed WWE at the beginning of May. In late July, the pair posted an animated video commemorating their exits, and speculation has since pointed toward a move to AEW — though that has not been confirmed.

Below are the descriptions submitted to the USPTO:

“IC 025: Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hats; Bandanas; Socks.”

“IC 041: Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”