• Ridge Holland Wasn’t Aware Of His GoFundMe Campaign, Apologizes
Former WWE wrestler Ridge Holland has issued a public statement clarifying the situation surrounding his recently launched GoFundMe campaign, which gained significant attention after receiving donations from several wrestlers.
The former NXT Tag Team Champion explained that he was not aware the fundraiser was going live and had no prior discussion with the family member who created it. He has since asked for all future donations to be halted.
“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.
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.”
The GoFundMe was initially created to help Holland and his family cover financial expenses following his surgery and early WWE release. Almost $10,000 were donated.
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• Nixon Newell Breaks Her Silence After Walking Out Of AEW Collision
A women’s tag team match scheduled for AEW Collision on November 8th was canceled after Nixon Newell (fka Tegan Nox in WWE) and Miranda Alize reportedly refused to go through with the planned finish.
According to PWInsider, the two wrestlers were set to face Anna Jay and Tay Conti, but the match was pulled just before showtime when Alize and Newell declined to lose in the originally planned three-minute bout.
While sources told Fightful Select that neither performer expected to win, both pushed for more time in the match – a request AEW producers denied, as the show’s timing had already been locked in.
When the company stood firm, Alize and Newell decided to leave the building before the event began. AEW officials were reportedly caught off guard by the decision, as this would have been the duo’s second match for the company.
Their exit forced a last-minute change, with Hyan and Maya World stepping in as replacements. The two were praised internally for their professionalism and willingness to fill the spot on short notice.
Sources also noted that Alize was the more outspoken of the pair, both at the venue and later online, voicing her frustration with how the situation unfolded.
Several AEW wrestlers who know Alize and Newell personally told Fightful they were “shocked” by the walkout, describing it as out of character – particularly for Newell, who has built a reputation as easy to work with.
Neither Alize nor Newell are currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling, leaving their future with the promotion uncertain following the incident.
In an update on this situation, Nixon broke her silence and tweeted the following this morning:
“Not everything you read is true. Remember that.”
Nixon also noted on her Instagram story that she will stream on Twitch at 7 PM EST tonight.
