Chelsea Green is donating $1000 monthly to Ridge Holland and his family following his departure from WWE under stressful circumstances.
UPDATE: More WWE and AEW stars donate $1000 to Ridge Holland – click here for the latest.
Holland, real name Luke Menzies, was told by WWE last month that the company would not be renewing his contract when it was due to expire on November 14.
Menzies has been vocal on social media about the company’s decision given the fact he just suffered a serious injury working on behalf of WWE in TNA, underwent surgery, and now can’t wrestle for upwards of half a year, meaning he has no guaranteed income during that time and can’t make any money by wrestling until he recovers.
After his comments, WWE decided to terminate his contract early, cutting him from getting the week-plus’ worth of pay that he would have gotten prior to his contract expiring on November 14.
A GoFundMe has now been opened – which you can donate to at this link – to support Menzies and his family in this situation.
WWE star Chelsea Green is donating $1000 monthly. UPDATE: AEW’s Nick Jackson has also donated $1000. AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher has donated $1000 as well. Former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) has also contributed $1000.
The following description is listed with the GoFundMe page:
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.
You can donate at this link.
We send our very best wishes to Luke Menzies and his family.
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