Big Es in-ring career essentially came to an end in 2022 after he wasdumped on his head by Ridge Hollandvia a belly-to-belly suplex. More than 3 years after the incident, Holland has now admitted just how badly it affected him as well.
While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ridge Holland opened up about the 2022 incident, saying it has stayed with him every day since. He explained that he and Big E had very little time to plan the match because a meeting with Vince McMahon kept getting delayed until right before showtime.
With only minutes to put things together, they went with a spot where Big E would dive through the ropes, Holland would step aside, and then follow up with the suplex. Looking back, he regrets not keeping it simpler.
Holland said the mistake wasnt intentional; sometimes things go wrong in wrestling and he will always be grateful that Big E forgave him. However, the situation deeply affected him. It shook his confidence so badly that he thought about quitting.
Performing on a global stage becomes much harder when your confidence cracks, and he felt that pressure heavily.
Big E never held any animosity towards Ridge Holland for the incident, but unfortunately, Holland continued to receive death threats long after he accidentally injured Big E.
Ridge Hollands honest words show how much he has struggled with what happened, and Big Es forgiveness shows what kind of person he is. Fans may care a lot about the wrestlers they watch, but its important to remember that they are real people, taking real risks, every time they step in the ring.
What are your thoughts on Ridge Hollands reflection and the emotional weight he shared? Do you feel the wrestling community handled the situation fairly? Sound off in the comments.
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