Former WWE wrestler Ridge Holland claims TKO requested 56 percent pay cut

Former WWE performer Luke Menzies, known during his tenure as Ridge Holland, stated on social media that TKO offered him a 56 percent pay reduction during contract negotiations. Menzies, who signed with WWE in 2018 and competed on NXT and SmackDown, claimed he was among the first performers to experience this approach to restructuring deals. His disclosure follows similar remarks from former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, who recently joined AEW after publicly stating they rejected unfair contract terms. Menzies was released by WWE last October while recovering from a foot injury sustained in a match against Moose during an inter-promotional event. While the company covered his surgical and rehabilitation costs, the transition left him without a contract while sidelined.

• 5:27 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE Star Ridge Holland Says TKO Offered Him A Pay Cut Of More Than 50 Percent