Kit Wilson, a rising WWE star known for his new theme song and rapid ascent, recently spoke candidly about the severe neck injury suffered by his tag team partner, Elton Prince. During an appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Wilson addressed how Elton Prince’s injury last year has paused their tag team Pretty Deadly, affecting both their professional and personal lives. The primary focus remains on Prince’s recovery, which is still ongoing due to the serious nature of his condition.
Details of the Injury and Medical Treatment
Prince’s injury, caused by a reverse DDT move executed during a WWE SmackDown match with FrAxiom in May 2025, required emergency medical attention. Wilson described the recovery process as precarious and slow, noting that the neck is a highly sensitive area demanding specialist care. Prince underwent double neck fusion surgery earlier this year, more than six months after the incident, with the outcome so far deemed cautiously positive.
The surgery went well and so far … everything’s on track and good,
Wilson shared.
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.
— Kit Wilson, WWE Wrestler
The Emotional Toll on Wilson and the Team
Wilson openly admitted that Prince’s injury has been deeply difficult to handle personally. Moving into singles competition without his longtime partner has been a nerve-wracking experience, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Prince’s return to the ring. The emotional weight of the incident is apparent every time Wilson speaks on it, revealing how much their partnership means to him.
It was obviously an accident. Things happen, we know what we’re getting into,
Wilson said, his voice thick with emotion.
Recounting the Match and Its Aftermath
Wilson recounted the moments during the match that led to the injury, describing how Prince appeared to land incorrectly and experienced a chilling shock to his neck. The severity only became clear after the match had continued despite visible bleeding from a separate wound Prince sustained inside the ring. Initially, the bleeding seemed like the main problem, but the dangerous neck trauma was revealed in the days that followed.
I think he just landed wrong. He says he felt a certain kind of shock, then he didn’t feel anything. … You watch it back and his fingers kind of curl up, and it’s a really a bit horrible to rewatch, knowing what it was. … Then when he’s trying to figure out in the ring what’s going on, he took another thing which cut him open, so he’s bleeding a fair amount.
— Kit Wilson, WWE Wrestler
Ongoing Recovery and Uncertain Future
Prince’s focus now is fully on his healing and family, with no definitive plans for a wrestling comeback. Wilson reiterated his support and affection for Prince during their continued battle with this traumatic injury, acknowledging the significant challenges both face going forward.
He’s going through it – it’s his thing, you know what I mean?
Wilson said.
It’s so horrible to see him go through it, especially because I love him so much, you know? Elton, I love you. I do.
— Kit Wilson, WWE Wrestler
Elton Prince’s injury stands as a sobering reminder of the risks WWE wrestlers endure, and the road ahead remains uncertain as he concentrates on regaining his health.
