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Cody Rhodes Says Nintendo Told Him to Drop Zelda Triforce From His Boots

The podcast disclosure points to routine trademark enforcement in pop culture performances.

Overview

  • Cody Rhodes said on his podcast that Nintendo sent a cease‑and‑desist over the Legend of Zelda Triforce he wore on his wrestling boots.
  • He said the notice was polite and that the company was not trying to punish him, which he says explains why the symbol disappeared from his gear.
  • Photos and a 2008 WWE Magazine feature show Rhodes sporting the Triforce during his first WWE run in the late 2000s.
  • Rhodes said he chose the emblem for its themes of power, courage, and wisdom, and he also has a small Triforce tattoo on his ring finger.
  • Outlets report no further legal action or Nintendo comment, and the case shows how companies use cease‑and‑desist letters to protect logos even when athletes use them as part of a costume.