On the heels of Ultimate Warrior’s controversial blog regarding the sudden death of 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger earlier in the week, he requested police protection from local law enforcement. TMZ reported this on their syndicated show last night as that is what Warrior told them when they asked him for comment. Warrior told TMZ that he’s been getting threatening e-mails due to his comments, hence the request for police protection. Despite the threats, Warrior said that he still stands by his comments. The blog is still up on the page. The Warrior story was the lead story on TMZ last night as they showcased his comments and showed footage of him from WWE’s DVD release on him two years ago.
Former WWE star Damian Demento ranted on a wrestling promoter for listing him on their website for an upcoming wrestling convention in Carteret, New Jersey (www.legendsofthering.com). He’s saying that this is false. He then insults former WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Gillberg for listing his name next to his. He also rants on J.J. Dillon, who’s appearing on the show. He said he wouldn’t appear on the same show as him because Dillon — who was a front office worker when he was in the WWF — threatened Demento with legal action because he was using the trademarked “Damian Demento” name on the indy circuit after he left the company in 1993. Demento concludes the video by saying that he just might show up at the wrestling convention to beat up the promoter. Demento has since removed the video because he’s now leaving his videos up for only a short period of time.
Speaking of Gillberg, he’s taking wrestling bookings through his new MySpace page at myspace.com/officialgillbergmyspace.
Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE has yet to make a decision about the Colin Delaney angle, and at last word, had yet to offer him a contract (which is surprising considering the amount of TV he has gotten).
– Below is the latest Billboard top ten Recreational Sports DVD sales list:
1. WWE: The Best Of Raw: 15th Anniversary 1993-2008
2. WWE: The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak & Triumph
3. WWE: Survivor Series 2007
4. MLB: World Series 07: Colorado Rockies Vs. Boston Red Sox
5. UFC 74: Respect
6. WWE: John Cena: My Life
7. WWE: Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology: Volume III 1998-2002
8. UFC 75: Champion Vs. Champion
9. WWE: The Triumph And Tragedy Of World Class Championship Wrestling
10. WWE: Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man
