NEW YORK (AP) -- A state appeals court on Thursday refused to allow Viacom to change The National Network's name to Spike TV until its dispute with Spike Lee is decided at a trial.
Lee had sought and won an injunction after telling a lower court that the name change was a deliberate attempt to hijack his name, image and reputation. "

CNN.com - Court stands by Lee in Spike TV dispute - Jun. 20, 2003

Dude that is the biggest load of crap, like TNN is trying the leverage the strong manly brand Spike Lee has developed for the word Spike. I really could care less about TNN but what about Railroad spike, or Spike Jones, in this case I think they deserve more credit than Spike Lee for being cool.