LAPD Investigating Raja Jackson After Brutal In-Ring Assault Leaves Wrestler Hospitalized

Raja Jackson is officially under LAPD investigation after a violent beatdown at a KnokX Pro wrestling event left fellow performer Syko Stu hospitalized—and it was all caught on camera.

TMZ confirmed that police were called to the venue Saturday night after Raja—son of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson—brutally attacked Syko Stu, real name Stuart Smith, during what was supposed to be a choreographed wrestling match. The LAPD has since opened an investigation, and a full police report has been filed.

The disturbing footage shows Raja unloading a barrage of punches on an unconscious Syko Stu as fans watched in horror. Multiple sources said the assault was completely off-script and far beyond what was agreed upon. Douglas Malo, a KnokX Pro wrestler who was ringside during the incident, jumped in to break up the attack—only to get attacked himself.

“This is so shocking because they were supposed to do a small spot and before you know it, he’s raining down punches,” Malo said.

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He added, “It was tragic, barbaric. There were kids and families in the stands—including my own mother.” A source connected to KnokX Pro made it clear Raja is permanently banned from the promotion, saying they “guarantee” he will never be welcomed back. The promotion also released a statement condemning the incident:

“What was supposed to be a planned and agreed upon wrestling spot turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence.”

To make matters worse, backstage footage surfaced earlier showing a heated AJ Mana telling Raja to “give him his f**king receipt” following a beer can spot gone wrong.
“Tag his shit, bro. If they got a f**king problem with it, I’ll run out there,” AJ can be heard saying.

Rampage Jackson has since responded publicly, apologizing for his son’s behavior.
“Raja is an MMA fighter, not a pro wrestler and had no business involved in an event like this. I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL!” he said.

As Syko Stu recovers, the question now shifts to potential criminal charges. With police involved and growing pressure from the wrestling community, Raja Jackson’s silence may not last much longer.