{"id":149958,"date":"2026-01-06T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=149958"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:12:48","slug":"why-kit-wilsons-new-character-could-be-a-home-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2026\/01\/06\/why-kit-wilsons-new-character-could-be-a-home-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kit Wilson’s New Character Could Be a Home Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the January 2, 2026, edition of Friday Night SmackDown<\/a><\/span>, Matt Cardona returned to WWE after nearly six years away. He got the win<\/a> over Kit Wilson, making fans excited about his comeback. However, he wasn\u2019t the most talked-about person in the match. Over the past few days, Wilson has gone viral. His theme, \u201cMan Up,\u201d has exploded on the Internet, creating a TikTok trend and more appreciation for his new character. <\/span><\/p>\n

The theme is very catchy, and his Titantron gets people\u2019s attention. The video shows him in various poses, showcasing the ways he embodies masculinity. It looked like he was going to flounder until Elton Prince\u2019s return or until he got released. However, his new character has given him new life and gotten him over with the crowd. If things aren\u2019t changed, it seems his popularity will only grow from here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wilson\u2019s\u00a0Theme and\u00a0Titantron\u00a0are Unique<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the era of Def Rebel, creativity has certainly given way to laziness. Repetitive guitar riffs and a simple name on a screen are standard for today\u2019s wrestlers. Gone are the days of the catchy lyrical tune and wrestlers in different poses and in action in the ring. But Wilson got the latter treatment<\/a> when he came out on Friday. <\/span><\/p>\n

His theme has already been used on WWE Main Event, but this was his first SmackDown match since Halloween. This was many people\u2019s first exposure to the catchy tune. The Titantron captures the essence of his new character. He\u2019s trying to fight off toxic masculinity by portraying himself as his own kind of man. His theme music is very catchy with a poppy beat, instead of a heavy-metal-and-rock kind of song. The theme and titantron definitely make him stand out in a good way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n