On June 26, 2026, WWE filed a trademark application for “Bakusai,” intended for use in wrestling events and performer services. The Japanese word, which translates to “powerful blast” or “explosion,” has wrestling fans buzzing with speculation as many quickly linked the name to the former NJPW standout Hiromu Takahashi, whose signature move is the Time Bomb.
“Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment.” – USPTO
After concluding his celebrated 16-year career with New Japan Pro-Wrestling in February 2026,36-year-old Takahashi has remained a hot topic amid persistent rumors of a move to WWE. Interest has only grown following the recent NXT debut of his former Los Ingobernables de Japón stablemate EVIL, now performing as Naraku. That said, no contract has been officially announced, but excitement continues to build around the possibility.
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