Recent weeks have taken a financial and physical toll on Ridge Holland as he suffered a foot injury in September, then received notice that WWE wouldn’t be renewing his contract. After Holland publicly vented his frustrations over the situation on social media, WWE reportedly terminated Holland’s contract before its official expiration in mid-November, leaving a loved one in every of Holland’s to create a GoFundMe campaign to assist him.
In accordance with Holland (real name Luke Menzies), he was initially unaware of the campaign. And following the backlash it stirred up online, Holland has called for the GoFundMe to be shut down, with donations planned to be forwarded to charity.
“Thanks all for the incredible support shown through the GoFundMe campaign,” he wrote on X. “Nonetheless, I need to make clear that I used to be not aware the page was going live and had no prior discussion with the member of the family who created it. I’ve since requested that no further donations be accepted, and this variation should take effect inside the following 24 hours. Once we determine learn how to move forward and I recoup the quantity donated, I can be donating said amount to charity. I sincerely apologize if the page caused any upset or offense — that was never the intention. Thanks to your understanding and kindness.”
In a campaign update, Holland’s mother revealed herself because the creator of the GoFundMe. She corroborated Holland’s statement, noting that he did indeed not have prior knowledge of her fundraising effort. Notable contributors to the campaign WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher, Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks, and former WWE star Jinder Mahal.