Syko Stu Released From Hospital After Ring Attack at KnokX Event

Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith discharged after sustaining multiple facial fractures and a serious head injury following an assault by Raja Jackson during a California independent wrestling show.

Stuart Smith, known in the ring as Syko Stu, has been released from the hospital and is recuperating at home after being attacked during a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in California last month, his representatives said Sunday. Smith suffered a serious head injury and multiple facial fractures after being slammed to the mat and repeatedly struck while he was down, according to a statement posted on his social media accounts.

Raja Jackson, identified in media reports as the son of former MMA star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is the wrestler who struck Smith. Video and eyewitness accounts from the event show Jackson pinning Smith to the canvas and continuing to strike him until other wrestlers intervened and pulled Jackson away. Smith was taken from the venue to a local emergency room and was unconscious upon arrival, his team said.

"Stewart Smith/Facebook"

In the post announcing Smith’s release, his camp provided a detailed account of his injuries and condition. “Stuart has been released from the hospital and is now home resting,” the statement read. “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.”

KnokX Pro Wrestling bills itself as an independent wrestling promotion that stages events across California. The promotion’s schedule and the event at which the attack occurred drew a local crowd, and footage circulating online captured portions of the altercation that prompted immediate intervention by fellow performers and event staff. According to on-screen and social media descriptions, the situation escalated quickly in the ring before wrestlers separated the two men.

"Screenshot of the incident during the KnokX event"

Independent wrestling events often operate with smaller staffs and fewer security resources than major promotions, and incidents that cross the boundary from performance to real violence can raise safety concerns among performers and fans. In this case, the assault left Smith with injuries that his team characterized as both severe and complex, requiring emergency medical treatment and an extended recovery period.

Smith’s condition prompted outpourings of support from fans and fellow wrestlers online after the footage of the attack circulated. On social media, Smith’s representatives asked for privacy as he recuperates and for respect for his recovery process. The statement thanked those who had reached out with messages of support and said Smith was “in good spirits” despite the severity of his injuries.

Raja Jackson’s presence at the event and subsequent actions drew attention in part because of his family connection: his father, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is a former UFC light-heavyweight champion and a well-known figure in mixed martial arts. Media reports have referenced that relationship while documenting the incident and its aftermath. Beyond that familial link, details about Jackson’s wrestling background and any disciplinary or legal consequences stemming from the assault have not been made public in Smith’s post.

Independent promotions typically address in-ring altercations and unscripted violence through internal discipline, bans, or referrals to local authorities when warranted. In the days since the incident, coverage focused on Smith’s injuries and recovery, with advocates calling attention to performer safety at smaller wrestling events where scripted choreography can turn into genuine harm when one participant abandons the agreed-upon performance.

Smith’s medical team described the facial injuries as involving both the upper and lower jaw and noted a fracture of the maxilla, the bone that forms the upper jaw and supports the midface. Fractures to that area can require surgical repair and carry a lengthy recovery timeline. Loss of teeth and lacerations to the mouth and face also often necessitate reconstructive and dental procedures. Smith’s statement did not specify the precise medical treatments he received but indicated a prolonged rehabilitation was expected.

Team members and friends of Smith have also publicly thanked emergency personnel and venue staff who assisted immediately after the attack. Eyewitnesses described prompt action by other wrestlers and bystanders that helped halt the assault and enable Smith’s removal from the ring and transportation to medical care. Those interventions likely played a role in stabilizing Smith’s condition before he reached the hospital, according to sources close to the wrestler.

The incident has drawn attention from wrestling fans and commentators who noted the broader context of independent wrestling circuits, where performers often take significant physical risks and rely on mutual trust and coordination with opponents. When that trust is broken or when contests become unscripted, performers can be left with life-altering injuries. Smith’s case underscores those hazards; his recovery will be closely watched by peers and supporters in the wrestling community.

As of Sunday’s update, Smith’s camp did not disclose a timetable for his return to in-ring activity or the specific steps of his medical care. They reiterated that his recovery would take time and asked for privacy while he heals. The post closed by expressing gratitude for the messages of support and by noting that Smith remained “in good spirits despite everything he has been through.”

Local authorities, the promotion and representatives for Raja Jackson have not published detailed accounts of any investigation or potential charges in connection with the attack in material cited in the statement on Smith’s condition. Future statements from event organizers or law enforcement may provide additional detail on any disciplinary or legal follow-up.

For now, the wrestling community and Smith’s supporters are focused on his recuperation. Independent wrestling promotions and performers often face scrutiny after high-profile incidents; how KnokX and others respond could influence discussions about safety protocols, security presence and the oversight of matches where stuntwork and performance blur with potential for real physical harm.

Smith’s social media update served as the most recent public record on his condition: discharged from the hospital, home and beginning the recovery process with the support of family, friends and fans. His team’s message emphasized the severity of the injuries and the long road ahead while expressing appreciation for the outpouring of concern since the attack.

"Image from coverage of the event"