AJ Styles’ Son Avery Jones Trademarks His Name Following Pro Wrestling Debut

Avery Jones, the son of WWE veteran AJ Styles, has filed a trademark on his own name — the name he competes under in professional wrestling — shortly after making his in-ring debut.

Jones stepped through the ropes for the first time on June 26th, working for S.C.A. (Squared Circle Action), an independent promotion based in Royston, Georgia. His debut opponent was Ashton Martin in a singles match. The trademark filing on his ring name signals that Jones is treating his early foray into the business seriously, moving quickly to protect his personal brand as he gets his career off the ground.

It’s worth noting that Jones is not using his famous father’s surname in the ring — competing as Avery Jones rather than leaning on the Styles name. That choice, combined with the trademark filing, suggests he’s carving out his own identity rather than trading on his father’s legacy, even as he follows him into the profession.

AJ Styles has been one of professional wrestling’s most decorated performers over the past two decades, holding championships across WWE, TNA, NJPW, and ROH during a career that has made him one of the most respected in-ring workers of his generation. Whether Avery eventually follows a similar path remains to be seen, but taking the step of protecting his name this early in his career is a clear indication that he’s in this for the long haul.