Overview
- Holland, also known as Luke Menzies, said he underwent artificial disc replacement from C5 to C7 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.
- He thanked the HSS staff and described the surgery as very successful in an Instagram update.
- News reports say WWE agreed to cover the procedure despite his contract having been terminated earlier this month.
- His guaranteed WWE pay ended with the early termination nine days before the scheduled Nov. 14 expiration after he publicly discussed financial strain, according to reports.
- He is expected to be out of physical activity until at least May 2026, and any return to the ring remains uncertain as he begins intensive rehabilitation.