Wrestling Event Turns Violent: Rampage Jackson's Son Criticized for Brutal In-Ring Assault
August 24, 2025
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.
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