Independent wrestler Syko Stu is still in the hospital following a brutal real-life attack during a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy eventand now, a close friend is speaking out with raw emotion and a disturbing photo of Stus current condition.
On August 23, 2025, Syko Stureal name Stuart Smithwas legitimately assaulted during a match by Raja Jackson, the son of MMA legend Quinton Rampage Jackson. This was not a storyline or scripted angle. Raja Jackson charged the ring post-match and delivered a violent series of real punches that knocked Stu unconscious.
The assault came after backstage footage surfaced showing KnokX Pros AJ Mana instructing Raja Jackson to give him his f**king receipt following what was reportedly a botched beer-can spot earlier in the show. The fallout from that moment has triggered a full LAPD investigation and backlash against the promotion for allegedly enabling the attack.
Now, Jonovan Smitha friend of the injured wrestlerhas posted an emotional update along with a photo of Stu lying unconscious in a hospital bed.
Syko Stu suffered broken facial bones, dental trauma, and remains under close medical care. He is a U.S. Army veteran who used wrestling to cope with PTSD, making this situation even more devastating for those who know him.
In response to the growing outcry, an official GoFundMe has now been launched to support Stus medical bills and lost income. The fundraiser reads:
Stus brother Andrew Smith offered a brief but optimistic update:
The wrestling world is still reeling from the shocking nature of this incidenta real-life beatdown caught on video, greenlit by someone backstage, and carried out in front of a live audience. With an LAPD investigation underway and serious questions surrounding KnokX Pros involvement, the pressure is now mounting for accountability.
Will you be donating to help Syko Stu recover? Should KnokX Pro face consequences for what happened? Let us know in the commentswere listening.
