Former Ridge Holland says he’s cleared for in-ring return

The wrestler formerly known as Ridge Holland can now be called “formerly injured.”

Luke Menzies, who spent seven years wrestling in the WWE system as Ridge Holland, has shared a letter from his doctor on social media that immediately clears him for in-ring activity. 

The note is signed by Norman Waldrop III, M.D. “I am writing regarding my patient, a 37-year-old professional wrestler who underwent a C5-7 cervical disc replacement (CDR) performed by Dr. Qureshi at Hospital for Special Surgery on November 24, 2025,” the note begins. 

“He has progressed very well post-operatively, with an excellent clinical recovery. His follow-up imaging demonstrates appropriate positioning and function of the implants without complication. At this time, he has returned to his baseline level of function and physical capacity. 

“Given his recovery, he is medically cleared to return to professional wrestling activities as well as contact sports.”

The last sentence of the note was written in all caps: “PATIENT IS ABLE TO RETURN TO FULL CONTACT ACTIVITY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS IN REGARDS TO HIS LEFT FOOT.” Waldrop than signed the note and dated it April 6.

Menzies was under contract with WWE when he sustained a Lisfranc injury while wrestling Moose at a TNA TV taping in Edmonton last September. In November, WWE informed him his contract would not be renewed. Menzies posted to social media that he felt “hung out to dry” by their decision. WWE responded by releasing Menzies a few weeks before his contract was set to expire. 

Menzies later decided to undergo neck surgery while he was sidelined with his foot issue.