The confusion surrounding Ridge Holland’s GoFundMe campaign just got a major update—and this time, it’s straight from the woman who started it.
In a new message posted to the fundraiser, Susan Chapman, who identified herself as the mother of Holland’s father, admitted she launched the campaign without telling Ridge or anyone else in his family. Her intention, she said, was simply to help, even though she knew it might come as a surprise.
“Hello everyone, I wanted to write this update to let you know that I’m the mum of the father that you all are supporting. I set this fundraiser up for the family without them knowing because I want to help. I also wanted to thank you all for your support, it is very much appreciated.”
The update came before Ridge Holland himself announced that the GoFundMe campaign had gone live without his permission. The former WWE star publicly stated he had no knowledge of the fundraiser until after it launched—and quickly requested that donations be stopped.
“Thank you all for the incredible support shown through the GoFundMe campaign. However, I want to clarify that I was not aware the page was going live — and had no prior discussion with the family member who created it. I’ve since requested that no further donations be accepted, and this change should take effect within the next 24 hours.”
Holland also made it clear that he planned to return the money once he was able to recover the funds—and would be donating it all to charity.
“Once we figure out how to move forward — and I recoup the amount donated — I will be donating said amount to charity. I sincerely apologize if the page caused any upset or offense — that was never the intention.”
The campaign had already gained traction with fans and wrestlers alike. Names like Raj Singh, Omos, Kyle Fletcher, and Nick Jackson contributed. WWE star Chelsea Green even donated $1,000 and shared the link online, though she later deleted her post.
While Susan Chapman’s heart may have been in the right place, the situation quickly spiraled into something unexpected, forcing Ridge Holland to publicly clarify the misunderstanding and take control of the narrative.
Do you think the fundraiser was a well-meaning gesture gone wrong? Or should all fundraisers be cleared with the person they’re created for first? Let us know what you think in the comments.
November 9, 2025 11:15 am
