Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is under police investigation after a violent attack at a wrestling event in Los Angeles. The incident happened during a KnokX Pro Wrestling show on August 23 and was streamed live. Video shows Raja slamming wrestler Stuart Smith, known as Syko Stu, to the mat before repeatedly punching him until he appeared unconscious.
Syko Stu was taken to the hospital with broken facial bones and missing teeth but is now stable. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to the scene and filed a report, though no arrest has yet been made.
Rampage Jackson quickly issued a statement calling his son’s actions a result of “bad judgment.” He explained Raja had recently suffered a concussion and was not experienced in pro wrestling. He apologized to Syko Stu, the wrestling community, and fans, saying the confrontation was supposed to be scripted but went out of control.
KnokX Pro Wrestling also condemned the incident, calling it an irresponsible act that has never happened in the group’s 17-year history. The shocking footage has sparked outrage online and raised questions about safety standards at independent wrestling events.