Overview
- WWE champion Cody Rhodes said on a podcast Monday that Nintendo sent him a cease-and-desist over the Triforce on his wrestling boots.
- He called the notice polite and showed his Triforce finger tattoo as he explained why the symbol’s themes of power, courage, and wisdom resonate with him.
- Rhodes wore the Zelda icon during his first WWE run, with a 2008 WWE Magazine feature clearly showing the boots.
- VGC, GamesRadar+, Kotaku, and Fightful reported the remark on Monday, and Kotaku said it asked Nintendo for comment, which has not been publicly given.
- The Triforce is a trademarked Zelda symbol, and large rights holders often send such letters to stop unlicensed use on personal brands or merchandise.