WWE Star Injured During TNA Tapings, Match Stopped Midway
The WWE–TNA working relationship, which has already stirred plenty of headlines, has taken another unexpected twist—this time due to an unfortunate in-ring injury.
Match Stoppage in Edmonton
At the latest TNA tapings in Edmonton, Alberta, WWE’s Ridge Holland faced off against Moose in what was billed as a high-stakes cross-promotional showdown. However, the bout came to a sudden and worrying halt when Holland appeared to suffer a serious leg injury.
According to those in attendance, the referee quickly waved off the match after Holland went down awkwardly. Officials and Moose himself assisted in helping the SmackDown star from the ring. Moose was declared the winner via referee’s stoppage, but the concern wasn’t about the result—it was about Holland’s condition.
@Fightful Ridge Holland injured at Impact Taping in Edmonton Canada. Match stopped and Moose his opponent helped him to the back. pic.twitter.com/9sqU0OMmbB
— LoveBig_StayHumble (@K1LuM1NaT1) September 28, 2025
A Troubled Cross-Promotion Stretch
This injury comes at a time when the WWE–TNA alliance is facing scrutiny. At Victory Road, Ash By Elegance shocked fans by vacating the Knockouts Championship due to being unable to continue her in-ring career. The vacant title was captured by WWE NXT’s Kelani Jordan, who defeated Lei Ying Lee, further fueling TNA talent frustration over WWE stars holding their belts.
The injury to Holland now adds to the tension, raising questions about whether this partnership is taking more from TNA than it’s giving.
Holland’s History of Unfortunate Accidents
Sadly, Holland is no stranger to headlines involving injuries. His name is often tied to the career-altering neck injury suffered by Big E in March 2022, when an overhead suplex went wrong and left the New Day member sidelined for over three years. While Holland has worked hard to move beyond that reputation, this latest incident is another unfortunate setback.
As of now, WWE has not issued an official statement regarding Holland’s status, and it remains unclear how much time he may miss.
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This injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Ridge Holland, who seemed poised to benefit from the WWE–TNA crossover exposure. While accidents are part of the game, his history with Big E lingers in the minds of many fans, making every injury around him a hot-button topic. Beyond Holland’s future, the larger story here may be how fragile this WWE–TNA partnership feels right now—one more setback, and it could all implode before it truly gets off the ground.
