London wrestlers Pretty Deadly to take centre stage as WWE brings supershow Money in the Bank to the capital

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London wrestlers Pretty Deadly to take centre stage as WWE brings supershow Money in the Bank to the capital

WWE's Money in the Bank is coming to London's O2 Arena this weekend. But two home town wrestlers will be taking part in front of family and friends having left for the US just 18 months ago to follow their dreams.

Elton Prince and Kit Wilson are a tag team known in WWE as Pretty Deadly and made their debut with the wrestling debut in the US around 18 months ago and are set to appear in the brand's biggest UK show alongside established stars like Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor.

While technically known as 'heel' or bad guy characters, Pretty Deadly's flamboyant outfits, hilarious skits and catchphrase of 'yes boy!' have won over crowds in the US and on television, seeing them cheered as often as they are booed.

READ MORE:Fans can buy exclusive WWE London merchandise online before Money in the Bank even starts

Their first appearance this weekend will be tonight when they take on Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens at Friday Night Smackdown, also at The O2, and is set to see them given a warm welcome not just by friends and family but also fans who've fallen in love with their antics.

The pair, real names Lewis Howley and Sam Stoker, grew up around London, with Howley coming from Thurrock and Stoker more central.

Speaking exclusively to MyLondon this morning the pair described their triumphant return to the UK as a 'dream come true'.

"I'm buzzing, I'm excited. I'm all the words, all of them," said an excited Prince. "Really happy, ecstatic, joyful. It's going to be amazing."

*** FREE FOR EDITORIAL USE *** WWE Superstars Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Bianca Belair and Ridge Holland arrive in London ahead of Money in the Bank, the first Premium Live Event the capital has hosted in over two decades, taking place at The O2 on Saturday 1st July 2023.

Having built such success in such a short space of time isn't something the pair is taking for granted.

"We're very happy and proud of the body of work we've made so far," Wilson added. "There's definitely some nerves involved but we feel pretty confident with what we do. Even if people aren't aware of us, our act is very engaging and fun and that means we can make a connection with the crowd.

"A lot of people talk about they want a reaction. We live in a world of bad guys and good guys and technically maybe we're bad guys but we want a reaction. If you want to cheer us we're okay with that. We often get boos but as long as we're getting a reaction, we're happy."

Bad guys or not, it feels inevitable that, bad guys or not, the pair will receive a warm welcome in Greenwich when they step out into the ring.

Prince agrees: "We've got a lot of friends and family coming for Money in the Bank and it's gonna be a good day."

Fans unable to get to The O2 to see Smackdown or Money in the Bank this weekend will be able to watch both events live on UK TV via BT Sport, the current home for WWE in the UK. The service is available with a no contract monthly sport pass here or alternatively as part of Sky bundles for new TV contracts here.

As one of WWE's 'big five' annual events Money in the Bank will be subject to an additional charge on BT Sport Box Office while Smackdown will be included in existing subscriptions.

Money in the Bank is also be available to watch on the WWE Network.

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