Ridge Holland Announces Successful Neck Surgery

Former WWE wrestler Ridge Holland, whose real name is Luke Menzies, announced on social media that he underwent successful neck surgery on Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. The procedure addressed two collapsed discs in his neck that had caused nerve impingement and severe pain.

In an Instagram post, Holland detailed the medical findings that prompted the operation. "After experiencing pain and lack of mobility due to pain in my neck, I consulted with doctors and had tests taken that determined that I had two collapsed discs in my neck resulting in nerve impingment," he wrote. The surgery involved artificial disc replacement from the C5 to C7 vertebrae, performed by Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi. Holland described the outcome as "very successful" and shared a video from his hospital room, highlighting the view while wearing a neck brace.

The revelation underscores the gravity of Holland's condition, which had initially seemed like routine neck issues but escalated upon further testing. For months, he had endured physical challenges stemming from the injury, which limited his mobility and required immediate intervention to prevent further complications.