Summary

Kit Wilson had high praise for Bayley during local media appearances in San Jose ahead of Friday's SmackDown, calling her both a friend and a mentor from his early time in the United States.

Wilson has drawn more attention on SmackDown in recent weeks while Pretty Deadly partner Elton Prince has been sidelined. In talking about Bayley, he said she played a meaningful role when he was getting established after relocating to America.

Quote from Kit Wilson

Speaking to Big Reid on 99.7, Wilson said:

"I've not spent any time with Bayley on the West Coast, but just as a shoutout to her, she is a fantastic, dare I say, friend and mentor of mine. When I first moved to America, we got some time together and she kind of helped nurture me and grow. I have nothing but love for the West Coast girl herself."

Bayley's role in Kit Wilson's SmackDown moment

Bayley being the person Wilson singled out matters because WWE has given him more room to show personality while Prince is out of action. A comment like this helps fill in more of who Wilson is beyond Pretty Deadly's usual act, and it does it through a connection to one of SmackDown's most established names.

It also adds a little extra texture to Bayley's presence on the show the same night she was scheduled to face Alexa Bliss. The quote does not change anything on screen, but it does underline the respect Bayley carries behind the scenes with other WWE talent.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.