"Gonna sue for gimmick infringement" - Twitter explodes to Finn Balor making subtle AEW reference on WWE RAW this week

AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman has been calling himself "the devil" ever since his return at All Out. WWE Superstar Finn Balor recently called himself by the same moniker, and fans immediately made the connection.

Balor has arguably had his gimmick for much longer and has used it to physically portray himself as "The Demon King" in the past. MJF's version is simply figurative, as he takes on the attributes of a trickster instead of painting his face.

In response to the comparison, fans were quick to point out who first called himself "the devil". Some even went as far as claiming that Balor outright stole the character from the AEW World Champion and could face a lawsuit for gimmick infringement.

A few fans reminded everyone that Finn Balor has been calling himself "the demon" for quite some time and that it is synonymous with being "the devil."

Additionally, a handful of fans took a jab at Friedman, with one even sharing a picture of when WWE used the star as a "paint dummy" for one of Finn Balor's "Demon King" paint variations.

Unfortunately, AEW likely won't have a lot of grounds for a lawsuit, making this just another fan speculation. Balor, however, has notably been "The Demon King," meaning that he either had a slight slip-up or WWE instructed him to use the moniker to get a reaction.

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Another AEW star has also claimed that WWE stole his gimmick and created The Judgment Day

Aleister Black's faction might stand out on All Elite Wrestling's roster, but many have claimed it would be at home in WWE as well. However, ever since The Judgment Day was formed, fans have been comparing the two stables.

During one of his live streams from his Twitch channel, Black addressed the comparison.

“I was well aware that WWE were going to basically mimic the House of Black. Y’know, what can I do? It is what it is. It only tells me that what we’re doing is clearly something that is very interesting and going very well. Nothing I can do. I’m going to continue what I do because I’ll always be one step ahead. I have no cuffs.” (H/T: SEScoops)

For weeks, fans were speculating that Black would be WWE-bound, but now that the faction seems to be back in AEW, Aleister could be gearing up to prove why his faction is superior.

What are your thoughts on WWE subtly referencing the Jacksonville-based promotion on RAW? Give your thoughts in the comments below!