Attack on Syko Stu: Is Raja Jackson banned?
Syko Stu stable after in-ring incident, fans relieved by recovery update
Raja Jackson — the 25-year-old son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson — has been banned from the streaming platform Kick following a violent incident at a Knokx Pro Wrestling show in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 23. Multiple outlets report the ban came after footage showed Jackson body-slamming independent wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith and delivering a barrage of punches while Smith appeared unconscious.
What happened at Knokx Pro
The altercation unfolded during a segment that several wrestling reporters say began as a planned “spot,” but escalated when Jackson’s punches appeared genuine rather than staged. Video from the live Kick stream circulated widely on social media, fueling outrage across MMA and pro-wrestling communities.
I’ve seen pro wrestling thorough out my whole life and this is one of worst things I’ve ever seen. I hope Raja Jackson gets life in prison and my thoughts got to Syko Stu. https://t.co/sq6KanR3l3
— Nemesis (@SenpaiNemesis__) August 24, 2025
Smith’s condition
Following the attack, Smith was hospitalized with serious injuries. In the hours after, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson posted that Smith was “awake and stable,” a detail echoed in subsequent reporting.
Rampage Jackson’s apology and context
Rampage issued a public apology, calling the episode “a work that went wrong” and stressing that Raja — an MMA fighter, not a trained pro wrestler — shouldn’t have been involved, especially after sustaining a recent concussion in sparring. He said his priority is Smith’s recovery and that he does not condone his son’s actions.
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The ban — and what’s next
Reports indicate Kick has banned Raja Jackson in response to the broadcasted violence. While a formal platform statement has not been widely circulated, major news coverage consistently states that the Kick account was removed/suspended following the event. The incident has prompted wider debate about safety, oversight, and the blurred line between worked spots and real violence at independent shows.
Wider reaction
Coverage from mainstream and combat-sports outlets has been severe, with commentators labeling the footage among the worst they’ve seen inside a ring. The episode has also renewed calls for clearer protocols when non-wrestlers are inserted into live segments.
