Last summer, when Pretty Deadly’s Elton Prince got injured on WWE Smackdown, his tag team partner Kit Wilson struggled to secure a consistent spot on television. WWE seemed unsure how to feature Wilson as a solo competitor. However, early this year, Wilson gained fan support after introducing a new version of his character—one that strongly rejects toxic masculinity—along with fresh theme music and updated ring attire. Speaking to “Insight,” Wilson shared the inspiration behind his revamped persona and revealed that one of the names he suggested to WWE for this new gimmick was “Limited Edition Kit Wilson.” He acknowledged that the original Pretty Deadly persona leaned heavily into themes of toxic masculinity and admitted he felt nervous about launching his singles career without Prince, comparing it to starting school for the first time. Through multiple dark matches and episodes of “WWE Main Event,” Wilson eventually refined and embraced the solo character he wanted to portray.
Fan Take: This development is significant for WWE fans because it shows the company willing to evolve characters and address important social themes like toxic masculinity. Kit Wilson’s fresh persona could not only revitalize his career but also inspire more nuanced storytelling in WWE, making the sport more relevant and engaging to its audience.
