AEW filed a trademark application for Captain Insano with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 24, 2025. The character, which originated from Paul Wight’s appearance in the 1998 film The Waterboy, has previously been featured in AEW programming during segments with The Acclaimed and the Better Than You Bay Bay storyline involving Adam Cole and MJF.
The trademark filing encompasses multiple categories, including merchandise and entertainment services.
G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Headwear; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Socks; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Undergarments; Clothing jackets; Tank tops; Clothing for wear in wrestling games”, “G & S: Action figures; Toy action figures; Cases for action figures; Play sets for action figures; Toy action figures and accessories therefor; Toy wrestling rings”, as well as “G & S: 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; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler.
Wight has been part of AEW since 2021, primarily working in backstage roles. The veteran performer has previously expressed interest in utilizing the Captain Insano character during the final phase of his wrestling career.