Insights into Elvis Presley’s darker side as he plotted against Priscilla’s lover.
Published on September 29, 2025, 7:55 p.m. ET
Elvis‘ tumultuous emotions and jealousy pave the way for his alleged plan to hire a hitman to eliminate his estranged wife Priscilla Presley’s new lover, Mike Stone. This shocking revelation comes from Priscilla’s upcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, detailing the tumultuous period before their marriage conclusion.
‘Mike Had to Die’
In her memoir, Priscilla recounts how Elvis, enraged by her relationship with the karate instructor, confided in Joe Esposito about wanting to arrange for Stone’s murder. Friends and family ultimately convinced him to abandon the violent notion.
“Elvis found the idea of me with another man unbearable,” she shares, stating that the anger led to proclamations about needing to “take care” of Stone.
Elvis’ jealousy stemmed from being outshined by Stone’s skills.
Elvis’ anger was fueled not just by betrayal but by his obsession with karate. Sources indicate that his inadequacy in this area, compared to Mike’s expertise, exacerbated his emotional turmoil.
Outshined By A Karate Master
“Elvis loved karate but struggled with it,” an insider revealed, mentioning that he ultimately felt threatened by Stone, both in his relationship with Priscilla and his own skills.
Another source recounted Elvis’ remarks about feeling diminished by Stone’s prowess, suggesting the karate instructor would be a better lover because of his skills.
Betrayal And Heartbreak
Priscilla, who wed Elvis in 1967 at the tender age of 21, describes a series of revelations about his infidelities leading to her affair with Stone. She recounts the moment she discovered stacks of fan letters echoing her worst fears, confronting him only to be met with denial.
In seeking comfort from Stone, she saw the possibility of a different life, while Elvis struggled with the emotional fallout, seeking ways to assert his masculinity during their turbulent interactions.
Priscilla sought solace with Stone after Elvis’ betrayals.
After the realization that Elvis would not change pushed her closer to Stone, Priscilla and Elvis’ relationship faced a critical turning point, prompting Esposito to advise her to keep their daughter Lisa Marie away during this unstable period.
From Fury To Collapse
Despite the chaos, Elvis gradually calmed down and cancelled plans for violence, largely due to the intervention of close friends and family.
Unfortunately, their marital struggles ultimately led to a divorce in 1973, with Elvis passing away shortly after, in 1977, leaving a legacy defined by both brilliance and heartbreak.
Elvis’ struggles with love and masculinity became a legacy of his life.
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