Former WWE Superstar Luke Menzies, fka Ridge Holland, has issued a public statement regarding the recent GoFundMe campaign created for his family. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Holland announced that he has requested the fundraiser be stopped and that all money raised will be donated to charity.
Holland clarified that he was not involved in the page’s creation and was not aware it was being launched.
“Thank you all for the incredible support shown through the GoFundMe campaign,” Holland wrote. “However, I want to clarify that I was not aware the page was going live and had no prior discussion with the family member who created it. I’ve since requested that no further donations be accepted, and this change should take effect within the next 24 hours.”
He concluded his statement by apologizing for any issues the campaign may have caused and outlining his plan for the money raised. “One we figure out how to move forward and I recoup the amount donated, I will be donating said amount to charity. I sincerely apologize if the page caused any upset or offense — that was never the intention. Thank you for your understanding and kindness.”
The statement comes after a GoFundMe was organized by a family member following Holland’s release from WWE. The campaign was launched to help Holland and his family with medical and financial issues after he sustained a Lisfranc foot injury in September. The injury occurred during an appearance at a TNA event, which Holland attended on behalf of WWE.
The GoFundMe page, which set a goal of $60,000, described Holland as a 1099 contractor, making him ineligible for workers’ compensation or paid leave. The page also noted that the family had reportedly taken a 55% pay cut on a 2024 contract re-signing and were “at risk of losing their home.”
Holland’s release was finalized a week before his contract was set to expire on November 14. This followed public posts from Holland expressing his financial frustrations, where he stated he “never thought I’d not be able to pay my mortgage” and felt “hung out to dry” by the company after his injury.
The GoFundMe campaign had gained significant traction and media attention, and was shared by several wrestling personalities.
— Luke Menzies (@RidgeWWE) November 9, 2025
