WWE Wrestler Elton Prince Has Successful Neck Surgery

Elton Prince, a WWE wrestler and member of the tag team Pretty Deadly, announced on Friday that he had successfully undergone a two-level neck fusion surgery the previous day to address a severe injury sustained during a match in May 2025.

Prince, 28, detailed the incident in a social media post, describing how a bad landing in the ring caused the top of his head to hit the mat. "What felt like burning hot electricity exploded through my neck and my arms," he wrote. "I lost control of my hands as all my fingers curled in and were stuck for a moment. It was pretty terrifying." The injury led to seven months of medical tests, uncertainty, and pain before the issue was diagnosed. He credited WWE medical staff, along with Dr. Kanter, Gina, and the team at Hoag Hospital for identifying the problem and performing the procedure.

The surgery marks a significant step in Prince's recovery, though he emphasized that his immediate priorities lie outside the ring. "Not exactly where I hoped to be at 28, but we are owed nothing in this life and I am just grateful to be on the road to recovery," Prince stated. He expressed a desire to regain basic abilities, including being "the best dad I can...