Kit Wilson Updates on Elton Princes Neck Recovery

Kit Wilson, the WWE wrestler known for his tag team Pretty Deadly, provided a detailed update on his partner Elton Prince's recovery from a serious neck injury that sidelined him for months. Prince, 28, underwent successful two-level neck fusion surgery in early January 2026, following an accident during a SmackDown match in May 2025.

The injury occurred on May 2, 2025, during a tag team bout between Pretty Deadly and Fraxiom on WWE's SmackDown brand. Wilson recounted the moment in an interview, explaining that Nathan Frazer executed a reverse DDT on both wrestlers, but Prince landed awkwardly. "He just landed wrong, and he says he felt a certain kind of shock, and then he didn't feel anything," Wilson said. Footage of the incident shows Prince's fingers curling up, a sign of nerve involvement that Wilson described as difficult to rewatch.

Despite the trauma, Prince initially tried to continue. He sustained a cut that caused significant bleeding, which initially drew concern from Wilson and others in the ring. As Prince moved to the corner and attempted to climb the ropes, Wilson assessed the situation from the apron. Sensing the severity, Wilson tagged in and shouted, "Get...