The road to recovery for Elton Prince is still long and uncertainbut according to his tag team partner Kit Wilson, theres 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 Princes 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 delicateespecially given the part of the body involved.
Wilson praised Prince for opening up about his condition, which isnt something he usually does. Princes injury wasnt just career-threateningit was frightening. And while fans might be eager for a Pretty Deadly comeback, Wilson urged patience.
With the neck being such a complex and vulnerable area, Wilson stressed that theres no room for assumptions or rushed decisions, and theyre taking it day by day.
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.
After months of tests and uncertainty, Prince finally underwent a two-level neck fusion in early Januarya procedure that is often life-altering for athletes, let alone professional wrestlers.
Recovery from this kind of surgery isnt quick. In sports medicine, the timeline before full-contact activity is even considered ranges from 12 to 18 months. And in WWE, its 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 Wilsons update confirms the reality: Elton Prince wont be returning to the ring any time soon, but hes stable, supported and facing this recovery one step at a time.
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