At a Knokx Pro Wrestling event in California, Raja Jackson—son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson—allegedly launched a brutal attack on independent wrestler Stuart Smith known as Syko Stu.
When the Shot Heard ‘Round the Ring
Picture this: Raja strolls into the venue, and in a split second, he’s struck by a can—thunk—right in the face. The wrestler who did it thought it was a playful bit, a classic wrestling move.
Raja, caught off-guard, apparently didn’t see the humor. Later in the event, he marched into the ring, lifted Syko Stu high overhead, and slammed him hard to the mat.
Then, things went sideways in a hurry, with more than 20 punches raining down on an apparently unconscious opponent.
Before you jump to conclusions, let me say: nobody expected things to go off like they did. What was supposed to be scripted went south. The result? A hospital ride for the wrestler, an urgent investigation, and a social media storm heavy with outrage.
Raja Jackson - Rampage Jacksons son almost kills a pro wrestler live on Kick. The wrestler is still out cold and could possibly die. pic.twitter.com/fxFmu3Exb8
— DahtSick💫 (@DahtSick) August 24, 2025
Was It Part of the Show… or Not?
Here’s where things get murky. Some say the entrance was planned—someone even apparently told Raja he could “go for real”—but nobody expected what happened next.
It was a spot turned shoot. Once the wrestler hit the mat and went out cold, Raja kept raining blows on an already unconscious person. That’s where the line between performance and assault got blurred—big time.
When the Crowd Realized It Wasn’t Just a Storyline
There were gasps. Some folks yelled, “He’s not selling it!” which is wrestling talk for “He’s not pretending to be hurt.” Others in the crowd—and online—were saying flat out, "That’s attempted murder."
And those watching on the Kick streaming platform saw Raja getting banned mid-stream. Writers and fans alike are scratching their heads: was this a terrible misjudgment? A controlled work gone wrong? Or something darker?
Rampage Speaks Up (Finally)
Of course, the world wanted to know what Rampage had to say. And he responded—not with excuses, but with concern.
He clarified that Syko Stu is awake and stable—so that's a relief—and admitted that Raja had a concussion just days before.
He said it was bad judgment, that his son shouldn’t have been mixing MMA and pro wrestling. Basically: “I don’t condone it, and I’m worried about both guys.” It’s human, relatable even from a larger-than-life MMA legend.
Now, Here Come the Allegations
Tweets and TikToks started flying about Raja being arrested. Some saying "he definitely got arrested"—though those clips are unverified as of now. The internet loves to spread hearsay. But the vibe? Nail-biting. People are calling this a criminal assault, a legal mess that could get ugly quick.
Reaction: Anger, Shock, and a Dash of “I Can’t Unsee This”
Over on Reddit’s wrestling and MMA communities, the comments are harsh. One user said, “That was attempted murder wtf!” Another chimed in, “He’s a walking L.”
Eyebrows are raised everywhere. When even the die-hard wrestling fans—people who've seen stunt-gone-wrong before—are saying it’s unreal, you know something’s gone seriously sideways.
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