Richard Holliday Leaves His Boots In The Ring At GCW Melee In Manchester

Richard Holliday may have hinted at his future at GCW Melee in Manchester.

After losing to Bear Bronson at the event, Holiday sat in the ring, contemplating his next move. Holliday showed respect to Bronson before standing and acknowledging the crowd. Holliday then untied his boots, left them in the middle of the ring, and bowed to the crowd before leaving the ringside area.

Richard Holliday took off his boots and left them in the middle of the ring after his match with Bear Bronson at GCW. 👀👀#GCWMelee pic.twitter.com/B91Qnh79fP

— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) July 12, 2026

Leaving your boots in the middle of the ring is a sign that a wrestler is retiring.

Fightful Select reported that WWE has interest in Richard Holliday and that “they expect he could be signed soon if he isn’t already.”

Fightful will continue to provide information on Holliday’s future when more is known.

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