Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC mild heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, allegedly assaulted knowledgeable wrestler throughout a Saturday match on the Knokx Professional Wrestling occasion in Los Angeles, leading to harm. Rampage Jackson mentioned that the incident was a part of a wrestling angle that went incorrect.
The incident was shown on Kick, a dwell streaming platform, and revealed Raja Jackson slamming Stuart Smith — often known as “Syko Stu” — to the mat earlier than punching him a number of occasions within the head whereas the wrestler was immobile on the canvas.
Raja Jackson appeared to strike Smith greater than two dozen occasions within the face earlier than he was restrained by different wrestlers on the occasion. Footage of the fight is disturbing and will not be appropriate for some viewers.
Rampage Jackson addressed the incident on social media early Sunday.
“I wish to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I have been confirmed that the wrestler (Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and steady,” Rampage Jackson wrote. “Raja was unexpectedly hit within the aspect of the top by him moments earlier than Smith’s match, Raja was informed that he may get his ‘payback’ within the ring, O thought it was aside of the present. It was dangerous judgement, and a piece that went incorrect.
“Raja is a MMA fighter not a professional wrestler and had no enterprise concerned in an occasion like this. I do not condone my son’s actions AT ALL! He suffered a concussion from sparring solely days in the past and had no enterprise doing something remotely near bodily contact. As a father, I am deeply involved along with his well being AND the effectively being of Mr. Smith. That being mentioned I am very upset that any of this occurred, however my fundamental concern now could be that Mr. Smith will make a speedy restoration. I apologize on his behalf and to KICK for the state of affairs.”
