Wrestling Event Turns Violent: Rampage Jackson's Son Criticized for Brutal In-Ring Assault

August 24, 2025
Wrestling Event Turns Violent: Rampage Jackson's Son Criticized for Brutal In-Ring Assault
  • There has been no official update on Syko Stu’s condition from the event organizers, but he remains stable after the attack.

  • While the incident was reportedly planned, the excessive blows inflicted by Raja were not intended to cause serious harm, according to wrestling reporters.

  • Knokx Pro Wrestling condemned the attack as an unprecedented act of violence in their 17-year history and expressed concern for Syko Stu's well-being, noting he was awake and stable after hospitalization.

  • The organization described Raja's actions as a 'selfish, irresponsible act of violence' and indicated he will likely be barred from future events.

  • Raja Jackson, son of MMA fighter Rampage Jackson, was involved in a serious incident during a professional wrestling event organized by Knokx Pro Wrestling, an affiliate of WWE's talent development program.

  • The incident took place at a streamed event on Kick, organized by Knokx Pro Wrestling, a WWE-supported wrestling school supporting independent promotions.

  • The attack was initially thought to be part of a scripted match, but it was later revealed to have gone wrong, causing concern and controversy within the wrestling community.

  • Reactions from fans and industry figures have been highly critical, with Meltzer emphasizing the incident's severity and potential impact on the sport.

  • The incident was reportedly planned, but Raja’s excessive punches exceeded what was intended, leading to serious consequences.

  • During the event, Raja appeared to assault wrestler Stuart Smith (Syko Stu), resulting in Smith being rushed to the hospital with severe injuries, which has sparked widespread criticism.

  • Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer criticized the incident, calling it 'one of the worst things' he's seen inside a ring, highlighting the severity and unintended harm caused.

  • Raja Jackson has not publicly commented on the incident, and law enforcement reports indicate no calls regarding the event.

Summary based on 16 sources


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