Former Kofi Kingston reportedly registers two new trademarks

Months after his WWE departure, Kofi Kingston has now taken a major step toward his career’s future.

Amid recent reports and speculation about joining Tony Khan’s AEW roster, the former Kofi Kingston has now reportedly registered two new trademarks under his name.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Kofi filed trademark applications (via the United States Patent and Trademark Office site) for “KSM” and “Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah,” his legal name. While the new trademarks don’t reveal or confirm his next destination, they do suggest his potential next steps.

“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,” the description for “Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah” read.

While neither Woods nor Kingston have been officially announced as the newest All Elites, the former WWE Tag Team champions have been announced as a part of the upcoming Jericho Cruise.