Despite Malakai Black’s AEW release, the company filed a new trademark for the term ‘House of Black’ on September 8.
The group that Black led until his AEW departure now consists of Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart.
There have been no words on what AEW has planned for the faction, other than this trademark filing.
The filing allows AEW the use of the term for merchandise for “beanies; Hats; Shirts; T-shirts.”
Malakai Black parted ways with AEW earlier this month, after being granted a conditional release from the promotion.
Despite talks between the two going well, Khan has agreed to the release, though with conditions that are believed to be similar to WWE‘s non-compete clause.
It has been reported that a personal issue has been having a toll on Black’s mental health, and that he has been considering a lengthy, possibly permanent break from wrestling.
Black is the latest prominent name to leave AEW, after Cody Rhodes departed in February and Bobby Fish decided recently not to renew his contract.
Speaking of trademarks, AEW also filed for a new ring name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 8.
The name, “Oro Mensah,” is listed for entertainment services such as wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer.
As it stands now, there’s not an obvious person that will receive the name, but if that changes, we’ll pass it along.
