WWE has officially applied to trademark Ricky Starks' new in-ring name following his surprise debut in NXT.

Just one week after his first appearance, Starks was introduced as "Ricky Saints" during a contract signing segment on Tuesday's episode of NXT. The segment confirmed his addition to the brand, featuring Ethan Page, Je’Von Evans, and Wes Lee.

According to trademark filings made on Wednesday, February 19, WWE has secured the rights to "Ricky Saints" under the following classification:

"Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment."

Starks' move to WWE had been anticipated ever since his AEW contract expired. He made his shocking appearance on NXT just a day after his AEW departure was officially announced. Notably, he was not referenced by name during his debut, nor did WWE acknowledge him on social media until this week's episode, where "Ricky Saints" was confirmed.

Up next, Saints & Evans are set to face Page & Lee in a tag team match on NXT next week.

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