Luke Menzies to debut post-WWE at GCW Dream On Fan Slam on Nov 22

Ridge Holland, the WWE performer who will use his real name Luke Menzies after his contract expires on November 14, 2025, has confirmed his first post‑WWE appearance and is recovering from surgery for a recent foot injury. Salvatore Wrestling Promotions announced that Menzies will appear at the GCW Dream On Fan Slam on November 22 at the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a daytime fan event that runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ahead of the evening GCW Dream On show.

Menzies has posted on social media that he will be available for signings, appearances and media starting when his WWE contract lapses. The transition to performing under his given name follows WWE’s decision not to renew his contract. The move frees Menzies to accept bookings from independent and other promotions once the contract ends.

The appearance comes amid Menzies’s rehabilitation from a Lisfranc foot injury sustained during a TNA taping last month. He underwent surgery on the foot and shared a post‑operative update, writing on Instagram, "First day of PT" to mark his first physical therapy session after the operation. He has also disclosed a separate neck injury that may require additional...