After Ridge Holland took to social media to vent his frustrations surrounding WWE’s decision to let his contract expire without renewing it, citing financial concerns and being disillusioned that this
news came about while he is out injured and facing a long recovery, the company fired him. This has left him in a dire situation, enough so that a GoFundMe has been launched for his family.
It reads, in part:
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.
The goal is set at $60,000 to help cover costs while Holland recovers and before he can return to work. Current WWE star Chelsea Green shared the link on social media while also donating $1,000 on a monthly basis. It’s also worth mentioning there is currently a $1,000 donation from “Nick Massie,” presumably AEW star Nick Jackson of the Young Bucks.
