Kick: Raja JacksonFootage of Raja, Rampage Jackson’s son, hopping into the ring and punching wrestler Syko Stu in the face several times has been circulating. Many initially claimed that Syko Stu died in the ring, but that’s not the case. He’s been released from the hospital, but he didn’t exactly come out unscathed.
Several hits to the face left the wrestler bloodied, with referees eventually stepping in to pull Raja off of Stu. However, the footage cut off with the wrestler lying on the ground, completely unconscious.
While some element of staging and theatrics is involved in wrestling, it was clear to people involved that things got taken too far.
So, how’s Syko Stu doing? And what caused Raja to hit him so aggressively in the first place?
Is Syko Stu alive?
Yes, Syko Stu is alive. The news was initially confirmed by Rampage Jackson, with him saying that Syko Stu (also known as Stewart Smith) is awake, stable, and now out of the hospital.
An official GoFundMe has since been established, with thousands in donations already pouring in to support the indie wrestler.
What caused the fight between Raja and Syko Stu?
When Raja showed up at the event, Syko Stu smashed a drink over his head. Raja was streaming the whole thing, and, considering he had a camera crew following him around, Stu thought it was part of the show.
He purposely crushed the beer can in his hand instead of hitting Raja’s head with the full force of the blow and got in his face to try and play it up and call him out for not “selling the hit” to his head. However, when he was told that Raja wasn’t part of the show, he apologized profusely for the misunderstanding.
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Stu believed it was all good from there, and, according to Raja, promoters encouraged him to head into the ring to try and make him part of the storyline.
From there, however, he took things further than anyone expected, resulting in the clip that went viral on social media and eventually resulted in him getting banned from Kick. Raja threw Stu and punched him in the face over a dozen times, to the point where there was blood pouring out of his nose.
He then left the event, saying on stream that he’s “tired of everyone playing with me,” and that he felt like he needed to stand up for himself.
Other wrestlers chased him down, with Raja’s cameraman having to physically push him away to avoid another altercation.
Rumors that Stu died came from a phone call he had a short time after, with the man on the other side of the line claiming that the wrestler was “flatlined” in the ring and that they couldn’t wake him up.
Police are investigating Raja after livestreamed wrestling match
Multiple sources have confirmed that the LAPD were not only called to the scene and filed a report on the incident, but that they’re actively investigating Raja.
KnokX, the organizer behind the wrestling match, also commented on the incident in a Facebook post, condemning Raja and the way he acted while also backing up his claim that it was a planned spot.
“What was supposed to be a planned and agreed-upon wrestling spot, turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence against Mr. Smith. This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred,” the post reads.
Syko Stu sends message to fans from hospital after attack
On August 25, Stuart’s brother, Andrew, gave fans an update via Facebook, confirming that he is now conscious with “some recollection of events from the day of the attack.”
He went on to thank fans for their concern and stated that they will be organizing a fundraiser for those wishing to donate. On top of this, he included a message from Stuart, himself, who is recovering in the hospital.
“He’s currently resting and says, ‘Thank you for the love and support,'” Andrew Smith wrote.
This update comes after the WWE cut ties with KnokX Pro Wrestling due to the incident, removing all mention of the promotion from its official Talent Recruitment website.
Syko Stu released from hospital but permanently scarred
After spending a week in the hospital, Syko Stu has been released and is in stable enough condition to get up and begin walking around again. However, the encounter left him permanently scarred and missing several teeth.
Here’s the Instagram update post in its entirety:
“Stuart has been released from the hospital and is now home resting. He sustained a serious head injury and was unconscious upon arrival at the ER. His injuries include trauma to both the upper and lower jaws, a laceration to his upper lip, and a fracture to the maxilla bone, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of several teeth.
“He has a long road of recovery ahead, but he remains in good spirits despite everything he has been through.
“We are deeply grateful for all the love and support we’ve received during this time. Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way—whether through monetary donations, food, flowers, or gifts. Your kindness means more than words can express.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
“With love and respect,
Contessa Patterson & Stuart Smith (aka SykoStu)”
So, while it’s true that Stu is out of the hospital and in stable condition, it’s going to take a while for him to get back on his feet and that he’s leaving this experience a permanently changed man.