Ridge Holland faces surgery after TNA injury setback

In Canada, an emerging WWE star named Ridge Holland faced a serious injury during a match at a TNA event. The incident occurred when Holland was competing against TNA star Moose at a taping in Edmonton, and the bout was abruptly halted after he landed awkwardly, leading to concerns about his lower leg. Footage circulated online showing officials and Moose assisting Holland backstage, where he was unable to put weight on his left leg. Following the injury, Ridge Holland confirmed via social media that he would be undergoing surgery. His injury has been reported as significant, and it is related to a Lisfranc injury affecting the stability of his foot. Holland had recently been involved in a storyline crossover between TNA and WWE, during which he was positioned as an enforcer for TNA World Champion Trick Williams, aiming to thwart Mike Santana’s title chances. Prior to this incident, Holland participated in a match at the TNA Victory Road event, where he lost to Mike Santana. This loss was linked to the ongoing storyline as Holland's role was crucial in an effort to weaken Santana ahead of his scheduled championship match. The nature of the injury, particularly since it requires surgery, raises concerns about Holland's future in wrestling and how it will affect the ongoing storyline involving Trick Williams and Santana. With Ridge Holland now sidelined, Trick Williams has lost a key ally. This series of events marks a difficult turn for Holland, who had signed with WWE in 2018 after transitioning from a professional rugby career. He rose quickly through NXT, even earning a spot in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's top 500 wrestlers in 2022. As fans and fellow wrestlers rally around him, there is uncertainty about how long he will be out and what the implications are for the TNA storyline moving forward.