WWE Unveils Official Name for New Faction

Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, and Tyriek Igwe are “The High Ryze.” WWE recently trademarked the name, signaling significant plans for the new WWE NXT group.

WWE Unveils Official Name for New Faction
  • WWE officially named a new faction "The High Ryze" during the May 13 NXT broadcast, featuring Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, and Tyriek Igwe.
  • WWE filed to trademark "The High Ryze" on May 12, covering wrestling performances, media content, and fan club services.
  • Wes Lee faced Tony D’Angelo on the same NXT episode, while D’Angelo is set to battle Stacks Lorenzo at WWE Battleground.
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The latest WWE NXT broadcast on May 13 saw the official naming of a new faction, “The High Ryze,” involving Wes Lee. His entrance graphics prominently displayed the new identity for the group.

This new stable features Wes Lee alongside rising talents Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe. The trio now has a collective banner under which to compete on WWE NXT.

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WWE had proactively filed to trademark the term “The High Ryze” on May 12, merely a day before the televised reveal. This move secured the name for the company. The trademark filing details a broad range of applications for “The High Ryze.” It covers wrestling performances, media broadcasts, internet content, and various fan club services.

On the same WWE NXT show, Wes Lee was in action against Tony D’Angelo. It was also announced D’Angelo will face Stacks Lorenzo at the upcoming Battleground event.

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WWE’s comprehensive trademark for “The High Ryze” suggests ambitious plans, potentially extending to merchandise and diverse media ventures. The faction’s progression will undoubtedly be a focal point on WWE NXT programming.

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