Rampage Jackson’s Defense of Son Backfires After Twitter Community Note Exposes Brutal Truth Behind Syko Stu Attack

The story surrounding Raja Jackson’s brutal shoot attack on fellow wrestler Syko Stu at a recent Knox Pro event just got a massive twist—this time, from Twitter itself. What was once framed as a chaotic misunderstanding now carries far more weight, thanks to a scathing Community Note fact-checking Rampage Jackson’s apology post.

Rampage attempted to defend his son, MMA fighter Raja Jackson, after a violent beatdown at a pro wrestling show turned real. The incident was caught on Raja’s livestream, where fans watched in horror as he stormed the ring post-match, took down Syko Stu (real name Stewart Smith) with a double-leg takedown, and rained down punches in a fit of rage. Rampage tried to explain the situation away, writing on social media:

“I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler (Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable. Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match, Raja was told that he could get his ‘payback’ in the ring, I thought it was apart of the show.”

“It was bad judgement, and a work that went wrong. Raja is a 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 suffered a concussion from sparring only days ago and had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact.”

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But Twitter wasn’t having it. A Community Note was quickly added to Rampage’s tweet, slamming the justification:

“Syko Stu had already apologized on at least three occasions prior to the wrestling match. The violent act by Raja Jackson, which amounted to an attempted murder in the ring, was not scripted and was not part of the planned performance.”

This statement directly contradicts Rampage’s narrative and casts serious doubt on the idea that the beatdown was somehow part of a misunderstood angle. Even more damning is video footage that recently surfaced showing Raja and Stu shaking hands and exchanging apologies before the show. In the clip, Raja can be heard saying, “I apologize,” as the two men settle any earlier misunderstanding. The promoter is also seen informing Raja he would be involved in the match, suggesting organizers were aware of his participation.

Yet none of that excuses what came next. Fans watching the stream were further shocked when Raja was later heard on the phone saying Stu had “flatlined,” a chilling moment that triggered waves of concern and speculation online.

Now, the fallout has sparked serious discussion about the role of non-wrestlers in independent shows and the need for strict boundaries when it comes to safety protocols. With Twitter itself correcting Rampage Jackson and new footage undermining his son’s defense, this situation is quickly spiraling into a PR disaster.