Bryan Danielson files trademark for WWE’s Intellectual Property ahead of AEW contract expiry

Former WWE Champion Bryan Danielson's current deal with the Jacksonville-based promotion is set to expire on August 1, 2024. Meanwhile, The American Dragon recently filed a trademark for his iconic 'YES! YES! YES!' chant.

Danielson's iconic ''YES!'' chant became a hit among the WWE Universe during his stint with the Sports Entertainment juggernaut in the mid-2010s. The ''YES!'' Movement took over the promotion after the erstwhile Daniel Bryan was betrayed by Triple H and The Authority at SummerSlam 2013. This eventually led to him winning the WWE World Title at The Showcase of The Immortals in 2014.

According to the records from the U.S. Patent and Trading Office (USPTO) website, Bryan Danielson has filed a trademark for "YES! YES! YES!" The filing also includes a picture of the legendary wrestler from his WWE days sporting a T-shirt with the iconic catchphrase amid a sea of ''YES!'' signs in the background.

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Bryan Danielson is set to challenge for the World Title at AEW All In

The American Dragon won the 2024 Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to earn a shot at the AEW World Title. He will challenge reigning champion Swerve Strickland at All In 2024. Bryan recently revealed that his contract with AEW will expire on August 1, which led to speculations about his future in the Jacksonville-based promotion.

However, according to a report from Fightful Select, the decorated performer is expected to continue working for All Elite Wrestling as a part-time wrestler after the expiration of his current deal.

Bryan Danielson joined Tony Khan's promotion in September 2021, and while he has yet to claim the company's top prize, the former WWE Champion has established himself as one of the biggest stars of the promotion.

The 43-year-old will challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Title at Wembley Stadium, and it will be interesting to see if he finally claims the prized gold in London next month.