Ridge Hollands WWE run is officially overbut his fight is far from finished.
The former WWE Superstar, real name Luke Menzies, has been dealing with serious medical and financial issues since suffering a foot injury during a TNA appearance in September. WWE initially promised to cover the cost of his rehab but made it clear his salary would stop once his contract expired on November 14. After Holland publicly vented his frustration over being unpaid and unsupported, WWE terminated his deal a week earlyeffectively cutting ties while hes still medically unfit to return to work.
Now, a GoFundMe has been launched to help Holland, his wife, and their three children make it through whats become an incredibly difficult time. The fundraiser, organized by Susan Chapman of Saint Cloud, Florida, aims to raise $60,000 to keep the family afloat while Holland undergoes surgery and lengthy recovery. The GoFundMe tells the story bluntly:
It describes Holland as a 1099 contractor, making him ineligible for workers compensation, paid leave, or post-release financial support from WWE. The post goes on to explain that the family already endured a 55% pay cut when Holland re-signed in 2024 and are now at risk of losing their home.
The campaigns mission is to cover essentials like mortgage payments, hospital travel costs, food, and everyday bills. Holland may need a neck fusion surgery as early as this month, and a second surgery is already scheduled for March. Recovery is expected to keep him out of work until at least April or Mayif all goes well.
Chelsea Green shared the GoFundMe on social media and committed to donating $1,000 a month, hoping to rally support from the wrestling world and beyond. The message behind the campaign is clear: this is a family in need of a lifeline. Hollands post this week made his position plain.
WWEs decision to release him early reportedly stemmed from that statement, which the company viewed as a breach of contract.
Holland, a former rugby player, signed with WWE in 2018 and worked across NXT UK, NXT, the main roster, and Evolve. His journey now takes a painful turnbut hes not alone. Fans, friends, and fellow talent are already stepping in to help.
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