AEW Star Files Trademark For Nickname

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Deonna Purrazzo has locked down the trademark rights to her nickname.

Purrazzo’ journey

Purrazzo signed with WWE in 2018 and worked for the company for two years before being let go in April 2020. She later joined Impact Wrestling in addition to working for other promotions, where she found a lot of success, as she has held the Impact Wrestling Knockouts, AAA Reina De Reinas, and ROH Women’s Titles.

Purrazzo’s contract with TNA Wrestling expired at the start of the year, and she became All Elite earlier this year. She will challenge AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm at Sunday’s Revolution PPV.

The term

The AEW star applied to trademark the term ‘The Virtuosa’ on March 1 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It was made through Michael E. Dockins.

Here is the description of the term that is listed for entertainment purposes:

“Mark For: THE VIRTUOSA™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”