Ridge Holland Calls Out Shawn Michaels’ “TikTok Style” NXT Direction After Triple H Era Shift

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Ridge Holland criticized the "TikTok style" direction of NXT under Shawn Michaels, saying the brand has become much faster-paced with shorter matches compared to the Triple H era. Holland explained that while this approach may connect with modern audiences who don't want to lose interest, it creates challenges for wrestlers trying to tell stories and build meaningful matches, particularly when getting only three-minute matches. Holland's WWE deal was not renewed in November 2025 after a reported breach, ending his time working under both versions of NXT leadership.