RIDGE HOLLAND has released a furious statement ahead of his WWE release.
The 37-year-old, real name Luke Menzies, was informed last month that his contract would be allowed to expire.
Holland is currently rehabbing a broken foot injury.
The issue occurred as he worked on a TNA Wrestling show back in September, having been loaned to the smaller company by the WWE.
While the WWE are covering Holland’s medical costs, his inability to work for at least the next six months has seen him put in a difficult position.
In a message posted to social media, he wrote: “I never thought I’d not be able to pay my mortgage.
“I feel like I’ve just been hung out to dry after getting injured working for another company on behalf of WWE.
“Add to that my contract not being renewed knowing that I wouldn’t be able to wrestle for 7 months. This is brutal.
“Yes they are taking care of the surgery and physical therapy but let’s be honest, that’s the bare minimum after what we sacrifice for the company.
“Plus the possibility of having to get my neck fused too.
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“Talk about getting totally f***ed.”
Yorkshireman Holland was a professional rugby league player between 2006 and 2015 – turning out for the likes of Hull Kingston Rovers and Salford Red Devils.
After turning to the local wrestling scene post-rugby league retirement, the former prop signed with the WWE in 2018.
In 2021 he joined SmackDown, competing alongside his “idol” Sheamus in the ring.
