Even WWE’s Biggest Star Wasn’t Safe From Nintendo’s Lawyers


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Video games and pro wrestling have long had a symbiotic relationship, with many performers incorporating elements from their favorite games into their personas, movesets, and ring gear. For a brief time, current WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes displayed the iconic Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his boots, but according to the American Nightmare, a cease and desist letter from Nintendo saw him retire that symbol from his costume.

“I thought the principles of the Triforce–which are power, courage, and wisdom. I thought it was just applicable,” Rhodes said to fellow superstar Kit Wilson in an episode of WWE’s What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast. “I also got a cease and desist from Nintendo. It was very kind.”

Rhodes also bears a Triforce tattoo on his finger, but Nintendo likely won’t be requesting him to remove some of his flesh as it’s too small to see on TV. Like many other wrestlers, Rhodes is a noted gamer, and he’ll be appearing in the live-action Street Fighter movie later this year as William F. Guile, goofy haircut and all.

AEW’s Kenny Omega is another famous video game fan in wrestling circles, as several of his moves are named after Final Fantasy


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