6. Release A DVD Burying Punk
It's a route WWE has used to devastating effect before with the Ultimate Warrior baring the full brunt of a controversial DVD release. Warrior and the WWE had only patched up their relationship a few months before his untimely death after years of legal battles and foul play. The first battles between the two in a courtroom happened in 1996 and 1998 over the rights to the name Warrior and Ultimate Warrior, under both contract and copyright law. Warrior won both cases which entitled him to use the gimmick, consuming, face paint and mannerisms of the character. The DVD itself, titled the Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior, painted a rather unflattering portrait of the grappler's career and certain goings on backstage. it featured an in depth look at his rise to the top and featured comments from colleagues, most of which were damming. Triple H, who wrestled Warrior on his return to the company at WrestleMania XII, said he was left with mixed emotions after their bout as Warrior "ruined the experience" and turned out to be "one of the most unprofessional guys" he had ever worked with. Warrior made allegations of libel by WWE against him after the release of the DVD as he felt its content was biased. WWE had asked Warrior to work with then during the production stages but he rejected the offer, claiming he didn't want to be associated with their company. Warrior would file another lawsuit against WWE over the depiction of his wrestling career in the DVD. The case was dismissed three years later. This is an option WWE could take with Punk if McMahon is feeling mischievous. He may have been put off by the ensuing issues following the release of the Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.