Chelsea Green & AEW Stars Come Together To Raise Money For Ex-WWE Superstar
Chelsea Green is among the big names trying to help a former WWE star.
On October 13, Ridge Holland announced that he’d been informed by WWE that his contract won’t be renewed when it expires in mid-November. While WWE releases are a fact of life within the industry, the decision was met with anger on social media as Holland is currently out of action after suffering a major foot injury.
Following the news, Holland said that WWE had “hung him out to dry,” adding that he’s not able to pay his mortgage after being “totally f*cked.”
In the days after Holland made those comments on social media, it was confirmed that his contract had been cancelled before it had a chance to expire.
According to one report, a clause in WWE contracts says that talent can’t speak negatively about the company in public. A clause it was felt Holland had broken. This led to WWE “sending a message” by ending Holland’s contract early.
Chelsea Green Steps Up To Help
Following the news that Ridge Holland’s contract had now been terminated, a GoFundMe campaign was set up by a “Susan Chapman of Saint Cloud, Florida.” The campaign is aiming to raise $60,000 to help Holland and his family, which includes three young children, with living expenses while he’s out of work.
Chelsea Green, a fixture on WWE television, was quick to share the fundraiser on social media before pledging a monthly donation of $1000. It wasn’t long before she was joined by AEW stars Kyle Fletcher and Nick Jackson, and former WWE star Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal), who each donated $1000.
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.
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