Warner Bros. Sues WWE Over ‘Superman Punch’ Trademark

Roman Reigns superman punch 111In a trademark infringement case, Warner Brothers has sued the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over the use of professional wrestler Roman Reigns wrestling maneuver the ‘Superman Punch.’

“We own the rights to all visual and audio use of Superman anything,” said Warner Bros rep Shane Russo. “This is a normal trademark case but our first against the WWE. So, we look forward to this battle.”

The WWE would have to stop commentators refer to the wrestling move as the Superman Punch, nor can they market Reigns to anyway resemble that he is as powerful Superman.

DC Comics owns all print version to Superman and is not involved in the lawsuit. With the new Batman vs. Superman film coming out in a few months, Warner Bros. is doing everything possible to protect their hit franchise and they feel pro-wrestling is below them.

Roman Reigns will fight Triple H for the WWE World Title at Wrestlemania April 4th and is pegged to be the face of the company as the previous superstar, John Cena, begins to retire and transition into acting, following in the footsteps of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

The lawsuit will most likely be settled out of court, but the legal process could take years. The WWE is adamant in using the name ‘Superman Punch’ to make Reigns look strong.

  • Chris Myers

    Gee hes only been using the move now for years with no issue what a waste of time and money over something so silly

    • Rodney Jason Warner

      It’s because Warner Bros are fans of good wrestling and Reigns is boring and dross, his being “Superman” is an insult to Superman. They should call him “Soupman” or something.

  • Manzini Michael

    Lol! Whoever came up with these lawsuits??
    Next thing, a pair of white shorts could symbolize some Warner Bros. Super hero and I’ll be suit for wearing it and calling myself whatever name

    • Kenneth Eaton

      It’s not. This is satire.

      • gator

        I bet you couldn’t walk for a week or longer if you were in one wwe match! The outcome is scripted what what they do in the ring is far from fake. I hate stupid people who post stupid shit!!! You are one of them!

        • Kenneth Eaton

          What the hell does that have to do with ANYTHING that I said here?

        • Hero

          He’s referring to the site, not pro wrestling. It’s a satirical news site(like the Onion).

  • Mark Radbourne

    The Superman punch has been used for years in Mixed Martial Arts, so why single out WWE?

    • Ikabot

      Because MMA is non-fiction?

      • gator

        I bet you couldn’t walk for a week or longer if you were in one wwe match! The outcome is scripted what what they do in the ring is far from fake. I hate stupid people who post stupid shit!!! You are one of them!

        • Dwayne Woney

          Wwe is a sport.
          It’s scripted and everyone knows it….but its also the blueprint for all other sports, which are all scripted as well…..only difference is the other sports are easier to play, wrestling isn’t…….plus ppl won’t believe it’s always business before sport

      • Chris Dorans

        do mma call it the superman punch? If not thats the problem not the move but the name it self

    • Jaris Cole

      WWE is being singled out because they are using the name to sell things, such as WWE 2K16. In MMA, when a fighter uses the “Superman punch” move, commentators do not yell, “Superman punch!” Nor is the move used to market a fighter.

      • yes they do how would we now otherwise that it was an superman punch ??

      • ♋•†Γ!plΣb2k1•♋ – WGU

        they referred to it as Superman Punch when guys like Chuck Liddell used to hit the striking maneuver

  • Gerald de Peralta

    If there’s another set of guys WB would sue over this Superman punch thing, it’s those MMA guys.

  • L.j. Sandras

    Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers does his Superman move when he acts like he’s ripping his jersey open, MMA has a Superman punch. They are picking a fight with a Heavy Weight. WWE has the publicity,money, and Big time attorney’s on standby waiting for something stupid like this to cross there desk. Goodluck Warner Bros

    • William West

      Heavy Weight? WWE? Compared to WARNER BROS? Thanks for the laugh.

    • Rodney Jason Warner

      I don’t think WWE has the resources to compete with Warner bros….they are hurting. This is why we see more Lesnar, Jericho returned, and they are pushing the WWE network hard.

      Warner Bros would crush them.

  • Tristen Karpany

    UFC use it so why can’t WWE

    • Ikabot

      UFC is real life though.

      • Craig Llewellin

        That really doesn’t matter if it’s real or scripted it’s the same maneuver.

      • gator

        I bet you couldn’t walk for a week or longer if you were in one wwe match! The outcome is scripted what what they do in the ring is far from fake. I hate stupid people who post stupid shit!!! You are one of them! lol you are dumb

  • Twan810

    Just rename it The Soopa-Man Punch

  • Gordon

    I know this is about Roman Reigns but i would like to point out that John Cena himself said hes not big into acting and that after he retires from wrestling he still/always wants to be apart of WWE because he loves the company to ever leave. So no he is not wanting to follow the Rock’s footsteps.

  • Craig Llewellin

    If anything mentioning Superman Punch is good for Warner brothers. It reminds people about Superman. Idiots everywhere, let’s sue because we can.

  • uXu

    This is NOT true. It’s satire…

  • Jesse Bognanno

    Why yall making a fuss? This is a satire site with fake news. Morons

  • Jaris Cole

    *Chuckles*
    Just change it to “Reign Man” or “Make it Reign” or anything with Reign in it 😛

  • moparbob

    Good, the stole the punch from Stargate Atlantis character Ronon played by Jason Momoa.

  • Michael Wage

    They’ll rename it Vince Russo’s illigitimate brother’s punch…. The VRIBP-o-matic, the VRIBP-a-roonie or The A.A. 2.0

  • Adam Marlin

    Have they sued ice cream makers over Superman Ice Cream? Or do they get a few pennies every time someone buys a bucket of it?

  • Ronald Mcsmith

    Warner Bros are dickheads. The next time they make a movie and name something after them,I will write to those morons and tell them to shuffle it down their throats. Money grabbing morons. As if they weren’t rich enough!!

  • Jonathan Lindsey

    Give him a German gimmick and call it the uber-mensch punch. lol

    Seriously, this is such a stupid move for WB. how petty.

  • Tom of Steel

    honestly who gives a shit about stupid wrestling

    • Hero

      Pro wrestling in general has a huge fanbase, and there are thousands attending Raw and Smackdown shows every week, not to mention how big a following wrestling has in Japan, Canada, and Mexico.

  • Hero

    I know the article isn’t real, but this seems like something that could happen. Look at the issues Hulk Hogan had with Marvel for years. They even had to put in some of the WCW games that Hulk Hogan, Hulkster, and Hulkamania are trademarks of Marvel Comics. It’s not just Roman Reigns either. The announcers are always calling Cesaro the Swiss Superman, which is a lot closer to the type of trademark violation that Hogan ran into.