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Welcome to another edition of the WWE News Roundup, where we bring you the hottest stories from the world of the sports entertainment juggernaut. A former NXT champion has officially confirmed his departure from the Stamford-based promotion and revealed how he was responsible for the unfortunate incident. A WWE veteran has opened up about big issues with John Cena's retirement match. We also have a story on a female star being served divorce papers on her birthday. So, without further ado, let's begin:#3. Former WWE champion confirms releaseLuke Menzies, aka Ridge Holland, has been in the news in recent times after WWE decided to release him before his contract expiration in mid-November 2025 due to a huge outburst. He was part of the Triple H-led company for seven years after debuting in 2018.During an interview with TMZ Inside The Ring, Ridge Holland admitted that his actions on social media led to an abrupt exit from WWE. Holland stated that he let his emotions get the best of him and breached a "termination clause" in his contract."The most recent thing was definitely down to my, I think, outburst on Twitter, so I've got to take responsibility for that, like I just needed to vent, and I didn't go about it the right way. And, you know, we all signed a contract. Unfortunately, that contract, there was a termination clause, and I breached that. So that's a responsibility that I have to take. I let my emotions get the best of me, and I just felt that like I had some bad news that day regarding the situation."Fans and wrestlers have shown tremendous support to Ridge Holland during difficult times. It will be interesting to see if he makes a return to the pro wrestling business with a different promotion in the future.#2. WWE slammed ahead of John Cena's retirement matchJohn Cena's career is coming to an end in just over a month, as he will wrestle in his final match at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13, 2025. The opponent will be determined through a 16-man Last Time Is Now Tournament, which will commence on the November 10 edition of RAW.A fan on X (formerly Twitter) recently claimed that the SNME show on December 13 has not sold out yet despite much excitement about Cena's retirement match. Jonathan Coachman noticed the post and took shots at WWE, claiming that high ticket prices under TKO's leadership are responsible for this outcome."Wait Ben. Wait for all of the trolls to come at you. I said this a week ago when 57,000 get into the waiting room and it doesn’t sell out that’s a problem. The same week we were all told the events are “appropately priced”. This is so disrespectful to a man that I respect about as much as anyone ever in wrestling," Jonathan Coachman said.Will John Cena get the sendoff he deserves following his legendary career in WWE? Only time will tell.#1. Lana was served divorce papers on her birthdayLana and Rusev were one of the most popular WWE couples in the 2010s. The two married in real life on July 29, 2016. However, after seven years together, they separated in 2023.It was revealed earlier this year that Lana and Rusev are a couple once again, and they even renewed their vows in a church in Los Angeles. While speaking on the Identity Crisis podcast, Lana spilled the beans on some interesting real-life incidents. She said that the former Miro served her divorce papers on her birthday.“It was so on my birthday. He tried to overnight the divorce papers. I’m not even kidding. He literally tried to make sure they got there. Yes! Yes! Because he thought I was filing it too,” she said.Rusev also chimed in and jokingly made the following statement:“I called FedEx. I’m like, ‘Hey, I know you guys are off, but can you send the extra guy right now? I know she’s there. Please do it. Tomorrow is your birthday for God’s sake.’”With The Bulgarian Brute back in the sports entertainment juggernaut, it remains to be seen if Lana joins him as his on-screen manager someday.
