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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.

Raja Jackson pleads not guilty to charges in Syko Stu attack

Posted on by Joseph Currier

On Thursday, Raja Jackson made an appearance in court as he faces two charges related to his August attack on indie wrestler Syko Stu.

Jackson entered a not guilty plea in response to the charges, one of which is a felony that could see him serve up to seven years in jail if convicted. He is facing one count of felony battery and one count of misdemeanor battery.

The incident happened at a show for indie promotion KnokX Pro in Los Angeles on August 23. What was originally supposed to be a planned spot turned into a legitimate attack with Jackson repeatedly punching Stu in the head, bloodying him, and sending him to the hospital. Stu had struck Jackson in the head with a beer can backstage prior to the attack.

When approached by TMZ at today’s court date in LA, Jackson did not offer any comment. His next court appearance is scheduled for November.

“Wearing a black shirt, black pants and black tie … Raja stared ahead as he strolled into the building flanked by men who appeared to be his lawyers,” TMZ wrote. “Prosecutors say he’s facing up to seven years behind bars if convicted on the felony count, and up to six more months if convicted on the misdemeanor.”

Jackson — the son of former UFC great Quinton “Rampage” Jackson — was a streamer on Kick before the platform banned his account over this incident.

At the end of August, Stu (Stuart Smith) was released from the hospital. The United States Army veteran has a long road ahead in his recovery journey, but a GoFundMe to help assist him has raised more than $220,000.

The charges against Jackson include a sentencing enhancement due to prosecutors claiming that he caused “great bodily injury” to Stu.