Nintendo Hit WWE Star Cody Rhodes With Cease and Desist Over Zelda Boots

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Wrestling star Cody Rhodes shared a story about receiving a legal notice from Nintendo. Apparently, he had the Triforce symbol on his wrestling boots when he was starting his career, and Nintendo wasn’t happy about it.

A lot of today’s professional wrestlers spent their childhoods playing video games, and that passion often shows up in their performances. For example, the New Day frequently uses the “Victory Fanfare” theme from Final Fantasy, and Kenny Omega has appeared as the character Sans from Undertale in AEW, entering the arena to the song “Megalovania.”

Cody Rhodes’ Zelda Boots Led to a Nintendo Legal Letter

Cody Rhodes is a passionate gamer, even getting a Triforce tattoo on his finger. Early in his wrestling career, he showcased his fandom by wearing boots decorated with the Triforce, which led to legal issues with Nintendo. He shared this story in an interview with Kit Wilson on the YouTube channel, What Do You Want To Talk About.

Rhodes said Nintendo sent him a polite letter asking him to stop wearing his shoes. He understood that a lawsuit over the small triangular designs wouldn’t be worth the expense for either side, so the issue was resolved quickly.

Even after receiving a legal notice, Rhodes expressed no ill will towards the company, explaining that their actions weren’t aggressive. The WWE champion continued to share his enthusiasm for The Legend of Zelda series, a love that hasn’t faded. He mentioned he still plays The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on Super Nintendo every year.

WWE Has a Long History of Official Video Game Promotions

WWE and video games have often been linked, with many games featured during major events. In 2026, this will continue at WWE’s Triplemania, potentially through advertising during the show, ring-side banners, or even wrestlers wearing gear inspired by the game.

Both organizations funded and authorized these promotional items beforehand. The problem comes up when fans wear clothing with protected logos to events, which is why Cody Rhodes couldn’t feature the Triforce on his wrestling gear – even when he wasn’t as famous as he is today.

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 could get a boost from Cody Rhodes, a popular wrestler who famously has a Zelda symbol tattooed on his body. With a good relationship already established between Rhodes and Nintendo, it’s possible we might see an official collaboration between the Zelda franchise and WWE in the future.

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2026-05-11 23:21