“UNREAL” – Ex-WWE Champion Makes Massive Announcement After Neck Surgery

A former WWE champion has shared a positive post-surgery update.

Ridge Holland, real name Luke Menzies, last competed in TNA in a dark match against Moose in late September. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury, resulting in the bout being abruptly stopped.

Menzies revealed that it was a Lisfranc injury. During his injury downtime, he claimed that his earlier issue with his neck had resurfaced and that he would be undergoing neck fusion surgery.

A few days earlier, he was let go by the Stamford promotion days before his contract was set to expire. The decision was due to his accusing the company of abandonment, as he was informed that his contract was not going to be renewed after expiration.

Regardless, while speaking on Busted Open, he revealed that WWE had offered to pay for his neck fusion surgery.

Ridge Holland underwent surgery eight weeks ago, which included a two-level cervical disc replacement.

Ex-WWE Star Provides Positive Health Update Weeks After Surgery

Ridge Holland is a former NXT Tag Team Champion in WWE.

He shared an update on January 16, 2026, updating his followers about a positive development following neck surgery.

Taking to X, he shared a few pictures, including an X-ray of his injury, and wrote:

As of today I’m fully cleared to return to unrestricted physical exercise after my 2 level cervical disc replacement I had 8 weeks ago…UNREAL. I just need to get these screws out of my foot next. You can call me the Bionic Yorkshireman! 🙌🏻🦾

Despite his update, there is no confirmation regarding his return to the squared circle. The news nevertheless confirms that he is on the right path and is determined to return stronger than ever.

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