WWE & AEW Stars Donate To Ridge Holland's GoFundMe

A GoFundMe has been launched to raise funds for Ridge Holland following his WWE firing, with the campaign looking to raise $60,000 to "keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, pay the bills, cover travel to hospital appointments, and give him chance to focus on healing without the constant fear of financial collapse."

WWE informed Ridge Holland - real name Luke Menzies - in mid-October that his contract would come to an end on November 14 and they would not be renewing his deal. There was criticism of WWE's decision as Holland is currently out of action until well into 2026 with a Lisfranc foot injury, which he suffered while wrestling at a TNA taping in September as a WWE representative. The former rugby league player may also require neck fusion surgery.

Holland himself was critical of WWE in recent days, noting he had been "hung out to dry" by the company and was unsure how he was going to pay his mortgage. This resulted in WWE firing Holland early for breach of contract, with the company unsympathetic towards his financial situation.

The GoFundMe has raised over $8,000 as of the time of writing and Holland has received donations from WWE and AEW talents. Chelsea Green and Omos have both set up monthly donations of $1,000 to the GoFundMe. AEW's Kyle Fletcher and Nick Jackson have donated $1,000, as has former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal).

The full GoFundMe listing, set up by Susan Chapman, reads:

Help a Father of 3 Heal Without Losing Everything 

A hardworking husband. A devoted wife. Three beautiful children. And a devastating injury that threatens to take it all away.

We're reaching out with heavy hearts on behalf of a dear family in crisis. A loving father of three suffered injuries whilst on the job - injuries that have not only left him unable to work but also abandoned by the very company he served.

Despite being injured at work, he was hired as a 1099 contractor - meaning he's not eligible for workers' compensation, sick leave, or any support from the employer. Since the injury, the company has offered to pay for medical expenses BUT No pay. No new contract 

The family has already endured a 55 % pay cut last year and have done everything possible to reduce their expenses. 

He is now facing months of recovery, including another surgery in March of next year, and potentially a neck surgery this month, leaving him unable to return to work until at least late April or early May - if recovery goes as hoped.

His wife, who is already stretched thin caring for him and their three young children, is doing her best, but without any nearby family or support system, it's simply not enough. Every day is a struggle mentally and physically they would like to provide a sense of stability for their children - who are watching their world slowly unravel.

They're doing everything they can. But it’s not enough.

They are at risk of losing their home. Of falling into debt they may never escape. Of having their kids face a holiday season filled with fear and uncertainty rather than joy.

This family needs a lifeline - and they need it now.

Your donation, no matter the size, will give them the time and space to heal, regroup, and rebuild without losing everything they've worked so hard for.

Please give what you can - and share this campaign with your community.

Every share, every prayer, and every dollar means the world to this family. Together, we can help them make it through this unimaginable season and into a more hopeful future.

This fundraiser has been created to help this beautiful family through the months ahead - to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, pay the bills, cover travel to hospital appointments, and give him chance to focus on healing without the constant fear of financial collapse.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.