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Report: Raja Jackson reaches plea deal in Syko Stu attack case

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Raja Jackson has reportedly reached a plea deal with prosecutors to resolve the criminal case stemming from his August 2025 attack on indie wrestler Syko Stu.

The California Post reports that, per a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Jackson is pleading no contest to the felony count of battery with serious bodily injury that he is facing. Sentencing will not happen until late June, but it’s expected that Jackson will have to serve 90 days in county jail, along with paying restitution to Stu and receiving two years probation.

Jackson, the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, will be paying the restitution amount of $81,703.38 before he is sentenced.

“The 26-year-old pleaded no contest to one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury at a preliminary hearing setting after striking the agreement with officials, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office told The California Post,” the report said.

“Raja also admitted to two special allegations, including personal infliction of great bodily injury and engaging in violent conduct.”

The attack took place at an event for KnokX Pro Wrestling in Los Angeles last summer, with video of the incident going viral on social media. A GoFundMe campaign for Stu’s recovery expenses raised nearly $225,000. Among the top donors was YouTuber Mr. Beast, who was touched by Stu’s story of being a military veteran who was using pro wrestling as an outlet to deal with his PTSD.

Jackson, a streamer on the platform Kick, repeatedly punched Stu in the head and bloodied him in the attack, which took place after Stu had struck Jackson in the head with a beer can earlier in the night.

Stu (Stuart Smith) appeared at a meet and greet for KnokX Pro in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week last month.

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, one of the founders of KnokX Pro, announced this week that he is stepping away from the wrestling school/promotion.

Syko Stu to make WrestleMania week appearance following Raja Jackson incident

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Eight months after unexpectedly being thrust into the national spotlight when he was attacked by Raja Jackson, Syko Stu will be in Las Vegas meeting fans during WrestleMania week.

KnokX Pro Wrestling has announced that Stu (Stuart Smith) will be making a “rare” appearance at The Quay Boardwalk at Treasure Island in Vegas, where the indie promotion/training school is holding autograph signings this Thursday and Friday. The announcement touted that fans will have the opportunity to “hear the story” behind Stu’s fight with Jackson:

  • Meet Syko Stu in person
  • Take photos & step into a REAL wrestling ring
  • Signed photos & memorabilia available for purchase
  • Hear the story behind the fight

The Stu-Jackson incident happened at a KnokX Pro event in August 2025. After video of the attack went viral on social media, a GoFundMe campaign to benefit Stu raised nearly $225,000, with popular YouTuber Mr. Beast contributing as one of the top donors. Mr. Beast said he was touched by Stu’s story of being a military veteran and using pro wrestling as an outlet to help deal with PTSD.

Stu sustained a “serious head injury” in the attack, as well as damage to his upper and lower jaw, a laceration to his upper lip, a fracture to the maxilla bone, and the loss of several teeth.

In October 2025, Jackson — the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson — pleaded not guilty in the ongoing criminal case related to the attack.

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi is one of the founders of KnokX Pro, which lost its affiliation with the WWE ID program after the incident between Stu and Jackson. The school implemented policy changes last October limiting who has access to the facility.

KnokX Pro announces procedure changes following Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident

Posted on by Joseph Currier

In the wake of August’s Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident, KnokX Pro Wrestling is making a change to its procedures.

The indie promotion and training school issued a public notice today announcing that it’s tightening up its protocols regarding who is allowed access to the facility. Anyone who is not directly affiliated with KnokX Pro must receive written authorization to enter, film, or appear at the school. During live events, security is authorized to deny entry or remove anyone who is causing an issue.

The full notice can be seen below:

  • Effective immediately, unauthorized access to KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy is strictly prohibited.
  • Only current students, active staff, and officially approved affiliates may enter or conduct business on the premises. Media personnel, former clients, past affiliates, or any individual not directly affiliated with KnokX Pro are not permitted to enter, film, or appear at our facility without prior written authorization from ownership.
  • All visits, collaborations, and media or filming requests must be submitted in advance and approved by KnokX Pro management or ownership.
  • Any unauthorized person or group found on the premises will be asked to leave immediately. Failure to comply will result in removal by staff and may be considered trespassing under California law.
  • During live public events, security are authorized to refuse entry or to remove anyone.

Jackson — an internet live streamer and the son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson — is facing up to seven years in jail if convicted for his August 23 attack on Syko Stu. It occurred at a KnokX Pro event in Los Angeles when a planned spot turned into a legitimate situation. Video of the attack went viral online with Jackson repeatedly punching Stu in the head and bloodying him. Stu had struck Jackson in the head with a beer can backstage prior to the attack.

The incident caused KnokX Pro to lose its WWE ID affiliate program status. WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi is one of the owners of the school/promotion.

Stu (Stuart Smith) continues to progress in his recovery from the attack but will likely not be returning to the ring.


KnokX Pro allegedly telling wrestlers not to speak with police

Posted on by Ian Carey

It is being alleged that KnokX Pro has instructed its students not to speak with authorities investigating the incident on Saturday that left wrestler Syko Stu with severe injuries.

Raja Jackson, the son of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, knocked Stu unconscious with a slam at a KnokX Pro event in Los Angeles, then continued punching him while he was unresponsive. Stu is reportedly conscious with partial memory of what happened but remains in critical care as of the latest update.

TMZ reported on Sunday that the incident is under investigation by the LAPD.

KnokX Pro wrestlers Douglas Malo and Ian Morgan appeared on The Scaling Up podcast to discuss the situation. During the appearance, they showed text messages allegedly from a KnokX Pro employee instructing students not to speak with anyone about what happened.

“I have been slowly distancing myself from this brand because I am not surprised at all that this happened,” Morgan said on the podcast.

Both Malo and Morgan emphasized that Rikishi was not involved in the incident and praised him personally.

“Rikishi gets the blame because his name is on the school, but that doesn’t represent him,” Malo interjected.

Morgan, who was not present at the event, alleged that talent were told not to cooperate with law enforcement:

“The most disgusting thing is that people at this school are being encouraged to not cooperate with the police,” he said.

“From what I hear, the police were there investigating the scene shortly after Stu was removed. And there has been multiple requests that have gone downstream from upper management to not talk with the police directly if they are contacted and to only let a certain group of individuals interact with the police. That is extremely dishonest. You guys let your friend almost die and now you’re trying to have people lie for you.”

While Morgan was speaking, several screenshots appeared on screen, allegedly of messages from KnokX Pro’s Kevin Thomas.

“Kevin Thomas:
Please refrain from engaging in comment sections on social media posts about this tragedy. It will be weaponized in potential criminal and civil cases. Fly low.“

“Kevin Thomas:
If Law Enforcement or an attorney for the suspect contacts you in any capacity, let someone here know right away for guidance on how to address them. @everyone”

Malo said he spoke with police and gave them his information. He also said they arrived on the scene after 15 minutes.

The GoFundMe Page to support Stu is available here. The main page reads:

“Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to get support for Stuart Smith better known as SykoStu. On August 23rd he was involved in an unscripted assault that has left him in the hospital with intense recovery needed to regain good health.

Stuart Smith is a U.S. Army veteran who used wrestling as an outlet to deal with his PTSD, this incident has not only caused major physical harm, but will also disrupt his career inside the ring and outside of it.

Any Donation will be used to cover

-Uncovered medical expenses

-Recovery support

-Loss of Income

Thank you so much for everyone’s support as we get through these trying times.”

A link to the episode of The Scaling Up Podcast with Ian Morgan and Douglas Malo is available below. The alleged text messages appear around the 14-minute 36 second mark: