Elton Prince, a WWE Superstar and member of the Pretty Deadly tag team, has been away from the ring since late last year due to a serious neck injury. His return to the WWE scene remains indefinite as he recovers from a critical surgical procedure. Prince’s tag team partner, Kit Wilson, recently discussed his condition, offering an update on his progress since the operation.
In an interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Wilson explained that Prince, typically a private individual, had not shared much information about his injury before publicly confirming the surgery earlier this year. This revelation provided fans with clarity about Prince’s situation, who had been absent without much explanation.
“He’s doing good. Surgery happened, and it was nice that he could then talk about the surgery, because he’s quite a private person. He wasn’t really putting anything out there. People didn’t really know. Some people thought it was just this. Some people thought was just that. So it was nice for people to get clarity and understand what was going on. The surgery went well, and so far, it’s been like a week and a half, maybe two weeks. Everything’s on track and good, but it’s just a touch-and-go situation. It’s the neck. So it’s such a specialist area, that I think we’re just kind of taking it day by day. But he is doing good, which is fantastic. It’s just a scary thing, yeah, and I want to talk about him, but I don’t want to get too sentimental, because I’ll start going,”
? Kit Wilson, WWE Superstar and Tag Team Partner
Details on the Surgery Elton Prince Underwent
Elton Prince required an intensive surgical intervention due to the severity of his neck injury. At just 28 years old, the outcome of this condition necessitated a demanding and delicate procedure. Wilson described the surgery as a “double,” indicating a two-level neck fusion operation, which Prince confirmed on social media shortly after the surgery.
Prince openly addressed his followers about the surgery and recovery journey in a recent post on Instagram, where he expressed gratitude despite the difficult circumstances affecting his career at a relatively young age.
He shared,
“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. I want to thank everybody who has messaged or commented to ask how and where…”
This revelation helped underscore the seriousness of his condition while offering hope for eventual recovery. The operation involved stabilizing the neck through fusion at two critical spinal levels, a procedure known for its complexity and need for careful post-surgical monitoring.
Prognosis and Future Outlook for Elton Prince in WWE
The timing for Elton Prince’s return to active competition in WWE remains unclear due to the cautious nature of his recovery. Neck fusion surgeries demand long-term rehabilitation, especially in such a physically demanding profession as professional wrestling, where full mobility and strength are crucial.
Wilson emphasized the precariousness of the situation by describing the neck as a “specialist area,” where progress is measured on a daily basis, signifying the delicate balance between recovery and potential complications.
While Elton Prince continues healing away from the public eye, WWE fans along with fellow wrestlers remain hopeful for his eventual comeback. The seriousness of his surgery and his current health status have highlighted the physical risks wrestlers face and the resilience required to navigate such challenges in their careers.
Elton Prince revealed that he underwent a 2 level neck fusion yesterday.
“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. I want to thank everybody who has messaged or commented to ask how and where… pic.twitter.com/OC0A9Qa4hp
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 9, 2026
