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BREAKING: Injured WWE Star Announces He May Never Wrestle Again Amid 6-Month Hiatus; Contract Not Renewed
Ridge Holland will not have his WWE contract renewed after a Lisfranc injury sidelines him for six months; WWE will cover rehab but ends guaranteed pay, officials said.
- On Monday, Luke Menzies said WWE informed him his contract will not be renewed when it expires on November 14, a message he shared on X.
- During a TNA television taping in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Ridge Holland suffered a Lisfranc injury that required surgery, leading to his contract non-renewal, Holland revealed.
- Holland said he will be out for six months and WWE will cover rehab while his guaranteed pay ends, frustrating him as he supports a family of five; he plans to launch an online coaching business.
- The announcement arrives as WWE continues releasing talent this week, with Ridge Holland's departure adding to significant roster changes for the NXT brand, including Wes Lee and others.
- Industry observers point to the WWE–TKO merger and profit priorities as drivers behind recent cuts, while critics said releasing injured performers reveals insufficient healthcare and injury protections.
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BREAKING: Injured WWE Star Announces He May Never Wrestle Again Amid 6-Month Hiatus; Contract Not Renewed
Another WWE star has been let go by the company. The star is in the middle of recovery from an injury that may keep him out of action for a long time, but he is also unsure if he will wrestle again.
7 Stars Who Had to Leave WWE Recently: Luke Menzies' Injury That Ended His Career
Did WWE terminate the contract of another promising superstar? Today, Luke Menzies, popularly known as Ridge Holland, took to his social media (via X), announcing how the wrestling promotion brand has come to the decision of not renewing his contract, expiring November 24th, 2025. This concludes his time in the wrestling promotion brand. He wrote, I’ve been informed that WWE will not be renewing my contract when it ends on November 14th. WWE are…
Ridge Holland Announces Departure from WWE Amid Injury Recovery
timesng.com: ORLANDO, Fla. — WWE Superstar Ridge Holland revealed Monday that he will not have his contract renewed by the company. His current deal is set to expire on November 14. The news follows Holland’s serious Lisfranc foot injury sustained while competing for TNA Wrestling as part of a crossover storyline with WWE. In a heartfelt […] This post Ridge Holland Announces Departure from WWE Amid Injury Recovery appeared first on Ridge Holland…
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