WWE’s Kit Wilson: From Tag Team Glory to Solo Stardom Amidst Elton Prince’s Injury
In an emotional and revealing interview with SunSport, WWE SmackDown star Kit Wilson opened up about the “heartbreaking” transition from being one-half of the flamboyant duo Pretty Deadly to carving out a successful solo career.
The shift was forced by a devastating injury to his best friend and tag team partner, Elton Prince, whose career remains in jeopardy following a high-risk medical procedure.
The Injury That Changed Everything
The trajectory of Pretty Deadly was derailed in May 2025 during a SmackDown match.
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The Incident: Elton Prince suffered a “bad landing” that resulted in severe neck trauma.
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The Surgery: In January 2026, Prince underwent a successful two-level neck fusion surgery.
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The Outlook: While the surgery went well, Wilson describes the recovery as a “long, long, long road.” There is currently no definitive timeline for Prince’s return to the ring, though Wilson remains hopeful, stating they are “crossing their fingers.”
Wilson’s Solo Breakthrough: “Toxic Masculinity” & Wembley
Left to “go it alone,” the 31-year-old Wilson has transformed into one of SmackDown’s most reliable entertainers. He has found a niche engaging audiences with his “hilarious outrage at toxic masculinity.”
The Wembley Moment
Wilson cites the WWE London show at Wembley Stadium earlier this year as his “arriving moment.” His segment involving an attack on Matt Cardona became a viral sensation.
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The Creative Process: Wilson credits Nick Aldis and Shawn Daivari for helping produce the segment.
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The Viral Strut: It was Daivari’s idea to ensure Wilson’s theme music played during the beatdown, allowing Wilson to continue his signature “entrance strut” over a fallen Cardona.
“I’m definitely a throw stuff at the wall kind of guy… I do believe your best idea is your gut instinct.” — Kit Wilson
Life Backstage: The “Bookmarks” Club
Without his constant travel partner, Wilson has had to “spread his wings” and seek mentorship from WWE veterans.
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Mentors: He frequently picks the brains of The Miz and Sami Zayn for creative advice.
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The Bookmarks: In a lighthearted reveal, Wilson shared that he and Axiom are starting a book club called “The Bookmarks.”
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Peer Support: He has bonded with Alba Fyre, who is in a similar professional situation as her partner, Piper Niven, also deals with injury setbacks.
Looking Toward WrestleMania 42
With WrestleMania 42 scheduled for April 19 and 20, 2026, in Las Vegas, Wilson looks set for a high-profile spot.
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The Celebrity Connection: Rumors and recent television segments suggest Wilson will be involved in a showdown with music superstar Jelly Roll.
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New Platform: For the first time, fans will be able to stream the “Showcase of the Immortals” live on Netflix.
Summary of Pretty Deadly’s WWE Accolades
Before the injury, the duo was one of the most decorated tag teams in recent history:
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NXT UK Tag Team Champions (2 times)
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NXT Tag Team Champions (2 times)
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Unified NXT Tag Team Champions
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