Former WWE Superstar Luke Menzies (Ridge Holland) has shut down the GoFundMe campaign launched to support him and his family and also clarified how the funds will be dispersed.
Ridge Holland’s mother had launched the campaign following his termination from WWE. He had made some comments about the company hanging him out to dry by releasing him while he was dealing with an injury. WWE and AEW stars Chelsea Green, Omos, Nick Jackson, Kyle Fletcher, and former WWE star Jinder Mahal donated to the fundraiser.
In a new update, Ridge Holland took to X/Twitter to announce that he had asked his mother to take down the campaign, claiming he wasn’t aware she had launched it. He noted that once he “recoups the amount donated,” he will donate it to charity.
“Thank you for the incredible support shown through the GoFundMe campaign. 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. Once 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.”
Holland’s mother also confirmed that she had launched the GoFundMe without her son’s knowledge.
However, Ridge Holland then provided a clarification on this post. He stated that he will not donate the GoFundMe money to charity, and that when he mentioned recouping the amount donated, he meant that once he returns to wrestling after recovering from his injury and starts earning again, he would donate whatever is raised from the fundraiser from his own earnings.
“I AM NOT DONATING THE GO FUND ME MONEY! Once I am earning money and in a position to donate I will donate to charity. This will be the money i earn not the go fund me money. I am not a scammer.”
Launched with a goal of raising $60,000, the GoFundMe has received $10,129 in donations so far.
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