Nintendo's Legal Team Puts a Stop to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and His Zelda Boots
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed on his podcast that Nintendo issued a cease and desist order after he featured the iconic Triforce logo from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling boots.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is no stranger to high stakes, but even he could not withstand the might of Nintendo's legal department. Speaking on his podcast What Do You Wanna Talk About alongside fellow wrestler Kit Wilson, Rhodes revealed that his genuine fandom for The Legend of Zelda occasionally spilled over into his professional gear. Specifically, the reigning champion used to sport the iconic Triforce logo on his wrestling boots before getting a cease and desist letter from the gaming giant.
For anyone who follows modern pop culture crossover, seeing a top tier athlete rep their favorite franchise in the ring is standard operating procedure. Athletes and creators love to rep their favorite titles on live broadcasts, bridging the gap between sports entertainment and gaming culture. However, corporate trademark protection rarely makes exceptions for passionate fans, even when those fans happen to be main event talent holding a major championship belt.
While the Triforce boots might be retired, the story highlights just how deeply gaming culture permeates the lives of major mainstream celebrities. As digital economies, streaming culture, and gaming fandom continue to shape entertainment across the board, encounters between massive intellectual properties and high profile creators are bound to keep happening. You can read the original story over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Nintendo, WWE, Cody Rhodes, Gaming Culture, The Legend of Zelda
Original article: IGN South Africa