A recently released WWE star, Ridge Holland, opened up about his future in professional wrestling, discussing various aspects of his career and the possibility of working for other promotions, including AEW.
Holland’s contract with the Stamford-based promotion was recently terminated after a decent run with WWE. Over his seven-year tenure, he competed in NXT UK, NXT, and SmackDown. However, persistent injuries prevented the 37-year-old from making a significant impact on both fans and WWE management.
Speaking on TMZ’s show *Inside The Ring*, Holland expressed that he believes he has only begun to showcase his true abilities. He added that he’s eager to work for other wrestling promotions, hinting at a potential AEW debut in the coming months.
“I mean, I love wrestling. Like, that’s the one thing that I wanted to do since I was a kid. I love wrestling. So whether they want me there—if they think I can add value, which I think I can—I’ve not scratched the surface in what I’m capable of, totally. Even though I was at WWE for eight years, I feel like I’ve not scratched the surface,” he said. [H/T: Ringside News]
**Ridge Holland Addresses the Big E Injury Incident**
In 2022, Holland faced major backlash from the WWE Universe after botching a belly-to-belly suplex on Big E during SmackDown. The botch resulted in a serious neck injury to Big E, forcing him to step away from wrestling indefinitely.
Recently, Holland addressed the incident in a video posted on his YouTube channel. He revealed that the injury affected him deeply and expressed regret over what happened.
“Obviously the thing that affected me more than anything was the Big E thing. I just want to say that if I had a time machine, right here right now, the first thing I’d do is go back and not do that spot. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about what happened,” Holland shared.
He also revealed that Big E had forgiven him, despite the harsh criticism he received from fans. Holland praised Big E for his professionalism and positive stance regarding the incident.
As Ridge Holland looks ahead, wrestling fans will be watching closely to see where his career takes him next. With his determination and passion, there’s no doubt that he still has a lot to offer the wrestling world.
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