Ridge Holland

Ridge Holland is a former professional rugby league player who transitioned into a successful career in professional wrestling, notably with WWE, and is now focusing on an online coaching business. After making a Super League appearance for Hull Kingston Rovers in 2008, Ridge Holland established a formidable presence in professional rugby league. He signed with Hull Kingston Rovers in September 2007, subsequently playing for multiple Rugby Football League Championship clubs including Salford Red Devils (2014) and the Toronto Wolfpack (2017). Holland then transitioned to professional wrestling, training under British legend Marty Jones from 2016 to 2018.

Holland continued his dominant run, defeating Trick Williams in November 2024 for an NXT Championship opportunity, leading to Chase U’s disbandment. He later failed to win the NXT title from Trick Williams at NXT Deadline in December 2024 and was a playable character in WWE 2K24. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from in-ring competition in March 2024, Holland moved to the Evolve brand in July 2025. Following his WWE contract’s non-renewal in October 2025, he made his Total Nonstop Action (TNA) debut against Mike Santana in September 2025.

Holland continues to expand his brand, appearing as a playable character in the WWE 2K25 video game and is now focusing on developing an online coaching business, leveraging his extensive experience in high-impact sports entertainment and athletic conditioning.