Raja Jackson’s streamed attack on wrestler causes security changes at wrestling events

Strict new security measures are rolling out at wrestling shows after Raja Jackson attacked a wrestler during a livestreamed stunt that turned violent.

Jackson, son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, rushed the ring during a KnokX Pro show on August 23 while streaming on Kick. He repeatedly punched wrestler Syko Stu, real name Stewart Smith, after barging into the ring, believing tensions between them were part of a storyline.

Earlier that night, Stu had played along when Jackson was involved in a segment and jokingly mimed hitting him with a beer. While the pair briefly smoothed things over, promoters reportedly attempted to turn the confrontation into a wrestling angle. When Jackson returned unplanned, the punches were real and brutal.

Stu sustained “very serious” facial injuries and has reportedly retired from in-ring competition as a result.

Jackson was arrested a month later and pleaded not guilty to felony battery with bodily injury and a misdemeanor battery charge. Prosecutors are also pursuing a great-bodily-injury enhancement that could boost the maximum sentence to seven years. He is set to return to court on November 24.

Streamers banned from wrestling events after Raja Jackson incident

In response, KnokX Pro announced a major security overhaul designed to stop unauthorized individuals and streamers from accessing training sessions or live events.

Only current students, staff, and approved affiliates will be allowed inside the facility moving forward, and anyone looking to film must receive written permission from ownership. Security will also be empowered to remove anyone causing problems during live shows.

“Only current students, active staff, and officially approved affiliates may enter or conduct business on the premises,” the academy said in a public notice. “Media personnel, former clients, past affiliates, or any individual not directly affiliated with KnokX Pro are not permitted to enter, film, or appear at our facility without prior written authorization from ownership.”

For fans hoping to show up and go live on Kick or TikTok, that era is now over. KnokX Pro made it clear: no more drop-in streams, no surprise segments, and no freelancing for content.

With Jackson’s case still active, other indie promotions may soon follow KnokX Pro’s lead.