The road to recovery for Elton Prince is still long and uncertain—but according to his tag team partner Kit Wilson, there’s reason to be hopeful.
In a new interview on January 27, 2026, Wilson talked to Chris Van Vliet and gave fans the first real update on Prince’s status since his tag team partner underwent a serious two-level neck fusion surgery earlier this month. While the operation itself was a success and Prince is doing well, Wilson made it clear that the situation remains delicate—especially given the part of the body involved.
“He’s doing good. The surgery happened, and it’s nice that he was able to talk about the surgery because he’s quite a private person.”
Wilson praised Prince for opening up about his condition, which isn’t something he usually does. Prince’s injury wasn’t just career-threatening—it was frightening. And while fans might be eager for a Pretty Deadly comeback, Wilson urged patience.
“The surgery went well, and it’s been more than two weeks — everything’s on track so far — but it’s just a touch-and-go situation.”
With the neck being such a complex and vulnerable area, Wilson stressed that there’s no room for assumptions or rushed decisions, and they’re taking it day by day.
“It’s the neck, so it’s such a specialist area, we’re taking it day by day. But he’s doing good, which is fantastic. It’s just a scary thing.”
The seriousness of the situation became public earlier this month when Prince himself posted a statement on social media, confirming not only the surgery but also the terrifying moment in the ring that led to it. He revealed that the injury occurred back in May 2025, during a match where a misstep led to immediate neurological trauma.
“Back in May I took a bad landing in the ring, the top of my head hit the mat and what felt like burning hot electricity exploded through my neck and my arms. I lost control of my hands as all my fingers curled in and were stuck for a moment. It was pretty terrifying…”
After months of tests and uncertainty, Prince finally underwent a two-level neck fusion in early January—a procedure that is often life-altering for athletes, let alone professional wrestlers.
“…we found the problem and yesterday I successfully underwent a 2 level neck fusion. 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.”
Recovery from this kind of surgery isn’t quick. In sports medicine, the timeline before full-contact activity is even considered ranges from 12 to 18 months. And in WWE, it’s usually longer. Even after being medically cleared, superstars must go through rigorous reconditioning, internal evaluations, and creative planning before being brought back to television.
Kit Wilson’s update confirms the reality: Elton Prince won’t be returning to the ring any time soon, but he’s stable, supported and facing this recovery one step at a time.
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