A new development has confirmed the identity behind WWE’s freshly trademarked ring name. Penina Tuilaepa, a competitor from WWE LFG, has announced that she will now be known as PJ Vasa. Her statement came shortly after WWE filed the trademark for the name on September 28, 2025, ending speculation about who would carry the new identity.
The reveal was made directly by Tuilaepa on Twitter, where she wrote: “Happy Monday nosey mfs – PJ Vasa has entered the chat. COME GET YO ISSUE 😤 #WWE #WWENXT”. By claiming ownership of the name publicly, she formally introduced PJ Vasa as her in-ring persona moving forward.
The filing of the PJ Vasa trademark the day before her post adds further weight to the timing of the announcement, signaling that WWE has officially secured the legal foundation for the name. With both the trademark and the talent’s confirmation aligned, the shift from Penina Tuilaepa to PJ Vasa marks the start of a new chapter in her career.
Attention now turns to when she will make her debut under the new identity. While no appearance date has been announced, the combination of the trademark registration and her declaration suggests that PJ Vasa could appear on NXT programming in the near future.
The PJ Vasa filing continues WWE’s broader strategy of securing names for its talent. The application, submitted on September 28, 2025, covers live wrestling exhibitions, media appearances, fan clubs, newsletters, and online content. Earlier this year, the company executed a similar move when Jeff Cobb debuted under the repackaged moniker JC Mateo, underscoring WWE’s ongoing emphasis on trademarked branding for its roster.