Partial Source: Pwinsider
— WWE registered a trademark for the name CM Punk for merchandise use on June 22nd. In 2009, his name was trademarked for wrestling use. No word on if they will allow him to use his name post-WWE, but they trademarked Tommy Dreamer and he’s been using his name everywhere.
— “The Last Outlaw” has also been trademarked by WWE, which will be intended for wrestling use.
— Wade Barrett tweeted recently that his trip from Tampa to Cape Town, South Africa would take over 30 hours. Daniel Bryan tweeted that he also has a long trip ahead of him. Randy Orton tweeted that he is leaving tomorrow for Cape Town at 9:30 AM.
— Shad Gaspard tweeted that his publisher had a “financial disaster” and is asking people to pledge money to help get his graphic novel Assassin and Son get published. To do that, go to http://www.kickstarter.com/.