WWE has filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name “The Mike.” Filed on August 7, 2026, on an “intent to use” basis, the application specifically covers wrestling and entertainment services but does not include merchandise.
The filing appears to be linked to a running joke from The Pat McAfee Show involving WWE wrestler The Miz and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. Misiorowski has also been nicknamed “The Miz,” leading to a debate on the show regarding the use of the moniker. During the broadcast, Pat McAfee referred to the WWE performer as “The Mike” to differentiate him, a suggestion that The Miz resisted, stating on X, “I am The Miz! The Mike will NOT become a thing!!!!”
While the trademark filing suggests WWE may consider the name for television or character branding, it remains unconfirmed if the name will be officially adopted.
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