Holland is ready to prove himself in all areas of wrestling (Picture: WWE)

NXT superstar Ridge Holland has revealed he hopes to emulate Kurt Angle – and described his hero as a ‘dork’.

The Yorkshire-born star swapped rugby league for wrestling when he signed with WWE in 2018, and while the bruiser – who recently returned after almost a year out due to injury – has the athletic pedigree to back himself up on screen, he also spent his time away from the ring honing other vital skills.