Ridge Holland Claims GoFundMe Was Launched Without His Permission

Ridge Holland just dropped a bombshell update on his GoFundMe situation—and he’s shutting it down.

The former WWE star went public on Twitter, revealing that the fundraising campaign set up to support him during his injury recovery wasn’t something he agreed to. In fact, he says he had no idea it was even being launched until after the fact.

“Thank you all for the incredible support shown through the GoFundMe campaign. However, I want to clarify that I was not aware the page was going live — and had no prior discussion with the family member who created it. I’ve since requested that no further donations be accepted, and this change should take effect within the next 24 hours.”

Holland made it clear he appreciates the generosity but stressed that he didn’t want fans giving money under circumstances he didn’t control. His message quickly gained traction, with fans praising his transparency.

But he’s not just stopping the donations—he also announced what he plans to do with the money that’s already been raised. Once he gets the funds back, Holland says he’ll be donating the entire amount to charity.

“Once we figure out how to move forward — and I recoup the amount donated — I will be donating said amount to charity. I sincerely apologize if the page caused any upset or offense — that was never the intention. Thank you for your understanding and kindness.”

This comes at a tough time for Holland, who recently revealed he’s dealing with a serious neck injury and facing possible fusion surgery. He’s been open about the challenges he’s faced since leaving WWE, including not knowing how he was going to make a living after getting hurt.

Despite all that, Holland’s latest move shows he’s still thinking about others—and making sure fans don’t feel misled.

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