Luke Menzies (FKA Ridge Holland) On WWE Release, Big E's Neck Injury, Brawling Brutes, NXT 2.0 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 58 MIN

Luke Menzies (FKA Ridge Holland) On WWE Release, Big E's Neck Injury, Brawling Brutes, NXT 2.0

from Wrestling Life with Ben Veal · host Wrestling Life Online

Former WWE Superstar Ridge Holland, now competing under his real name Luke Menzies, joins Wrestling Life with Ben Veal for one of his most open and honest interviews yet.From growing up in a small Yorkshire town to becoming a professional rugby league player to competing at WrestleMania and becoming part of one of WWE’s key factions, Luke Menzies reflects on the highs, lows and defining moments of his wrestling journey.In this exclusive interview, Luke discusses:🔥 His WWE release while injured and the emotional fallout that followed🔥 Recovering from the serious foot injury suffered against Moose in TNA🔥 The night that Big E suffered his devastating neck injury on SmackDown🔥 Life as part of The Brawling Brutes with Sheamus and Pete Dunne🔥 Working with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline🔥 His injuries, setbacks and suffering public scrutiny🔥 Competing at WrestleMania and WarGames🔥 His future in wrestling after WWE.Luke speaks candidly about adversity, resilience, redemption and rebuilding his career after leaving WWE in late 2025.

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