Police have taken Kick streamer Raja Jackson, the son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, into custody after he attacked a pro wrestler during a live event, sending the victim to the hospital.
According to TMZ, Jackson was arrested on September 18, almost a full month after the altercation. The outlet reports that Raja was booked on a felony charge and is still behind bars on a $50,000 bond.
On August 23, Jackson stormed into the ring at KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy while streaming on Kick and repeatedly punched wrestler Syko Stu, real name Stewart Smith.
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The clash stemmed from an earlier run-in where Stu believed Jackson’s appearance was part of the show. Although the two seemed to reconcile, promoters reportedly tried to spin it into a storyline. But when Jackson entered the ring, he unleashed real punches.
Kick: Raja JacksonSyko Stu is alive and stable after the brutal attack from Raja Jackson.
According to wrestler Douglas Malo, Stu suffered serious facial injuries, including multiple broken bones and broken teeth.
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At the time, LAPD confirmed they received a 9 p.m. call reporting an attempted murder, but Jackson fled before officers arrived.
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Before the brawl, Jackson told viewers it was his “dream to f**k up a pro wrestler” and warned he was “really going to hit him.”
KnokX Pro condemned the attack as “a selfish, irresponsible act of violence.” Once affiliated with WWE’s Independent Development program, the academy has since been quietly distanced from the company.
A GoFundMe launched in support of Stu has raised thousands, including a $10,000 donation from YouTuber MrBeast.
Stu regained consciousness days after the attack, but was still suffering from “very serious” injuries to his face.
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Rampage Jackson expressed hope of shaking Stu’s hand one day and asked for forgiveness, further admitting that his son “went too far.”