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WWE Abandons Trademark for Popular Term Linked to New Main Roster Star

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

WWE has abandoned a United States trademark application for the term "Vice City" that had been filed in connection with new RAW Superstar Lola Vice. The filing was made ahead of Lola Vice's move to WWE's main roster, and the abandonment was reported on Sept. 22, 2026. Lola Vice is a former NXT Women’s Champion. The term "Vice City" is also known as a fictional Grand Theft Auto location.

Key Takeaways

WWE abandoned a USPTO trademark application for the term "Vice City".
The application had been associated with Lola Vice as she prepared to join the main roster.
Lola Vice is a former NXT Women’s Champion now appearing on RAW.
"Vice City" is also the name of a fictional Grand Theft Auto location, which the article notes.
The report does not confirm how WWE will use (or not use) the term on television moving forward.

AI Timeline

Prior to main roster debut

WWE filed a USPTO trademark application for the term "Vice City" in connection with Lola Vice.

Wrestler background

Lola Vice is identified as a former NXT Women’s Champion and was set to debut on WWE's main roster (RAW).

Abandonment reported

On Sept. 22, 2026, reports indicated WWE abandoned the "Vice City" trademark application.

Public reporting

Wrestling outlets published coverage noting the abandonment and the term's association with GTA's fictional location.

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Sources Covering This Story

WrestleZone

Timeline

Sep 22, 5:40 PM

WWE Abandons Trademark for Popular Term Linked to New Main Roster Star

WrestleZone • WWE

WWE has abandoned the trademark application related to new RAW Superstar Lola Vice. Ahead of former NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice’s main roster debut, WWE filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term “Vice City.” The term also refers to the fictional Grand Theft Auto location based […] The post WWE Abandons Trademark for Popular Term Linked to New Main Roster Star appeared first on Wrestlezone.

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