Report: WWE Sees THIS NXT Newcomer As "The Next Big Thing"

Big things could be in this up-and-comer's future...

by Andy H Murray
Ridge Holland
WWE

Ridge Holland could be set for a bright WWE future - if the Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online's Bryan Alvarez is to be believed.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Live before last night's episode of NXT, Alvarez stated that a lot of people within WWE had been speaking to him about Holland, with many stating their belief that the 32-year-old "has the potential to be the next big thing, which is saying something."

Holland wrestled his first NXT US match last night. It was a qualifier for TakeOver XXX's North American Title ladder match and while the Englishman didn't win, he was given several highlighted moments throughout. He was out the equation as Damian Priest pinned Oney Lorcan to take the victory.

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Ridge had previously been active in NXT UK before the British brand was put on ice at the onset of the ongoing global health crisis, though he was introduced to American audiences through a video package last week. He has been in the WWE system since May 2018, having successfully transitioning from professional rugby to wrestling, making his debut against Oliver Carter in November 2019.

Alvarez's comments means Holland's career will now be an interesting one to follow.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.