One professional wrestling star who was recently released from his WWE contract once pitched to win a big title match. When Ridge Holland was moved from the "Friday Night SmackDown" brand to "NXT," he viewed it as an opportunity to develop his character. Holland turned on Chase University to solidify his heel turn.

Holland found himself challenging Trick Williams for the NXT Championship at "Deadline 2024." In an interview with Cultaholic , Holland said his idea to win the title for a brief run was turned down.

"I wrestled Trick [Williams] for the NXT Title at Deadline," Holland said. "I thought, personally, I had the most heat out of any heel. I thought I was doing really good work, and they seemed happy with it. I thought the thing we should have done is let me have a short run w

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