UFC legend Rampage Jackson has severed ties with his son, Raja, after the young man attacked professional wrestler Syko Stu during an event, leaving him hospitalized.
At 47, Jackson shared that he hasn’t spoken to his 25-year-old son, who mistook the Knokx Pro’s Knokxperience event in California and ended up knocking out the wrestler without realizing it.
“I can’t talk to Raja anymore,” Jackson expressed in a recent interview. “I learned a lot after hearing some things, and it really affected me.”
Jackson believes his son acted shamefully. “He brought dishonor to my name. I know he’s my son, but I can’t ignore what he did,” he remarked. “I cut him off after this incident, and I should have confronted it sooner.”
He openly criticized Raja’s behavior at the wrestling show, calling it wrong. “I didn’t agree with his actions—what happened was unacceptable.”
Jackson clearly stated, “Raja is not a professional wrestler. He’s a fighter, but he wasn’t conducting himself properly in that ring.” During the event, Raja, seated ringside, unexpectedly attacked Stu, striking him multiple times.
The original plan involved Raja picking up Smith in a scripted moment, but things spiraled when he unleashed a series of punches, ultimately knocking the wrestler out.
Currently, Rampage Jackson is unsure of Raja’s whereabouts, yet his family is awaiting possible legal repercussions for his son. “We are expecting arrest warrants,” he added.
As a concerned parent, Jackson mentioned he feels like he’s also advocating for his son but is frustrated by the lack of action from the authorities. “The police seem to be looking into this deeply. It’s not the first incident like this in wrestling,” he noted.
Jackson believes some prison time could be beneficial for Raja. “I think he should serve a little time, maybe do some community service, and attend anger management classes,” he suggested.
He feels that the incident is amplified by the fact it was live-streamed, which adds to its notoriety. “This isn’t an attempted murder situation; he wasn’t trying to kill anyone,” Jackson defended, slightly conflicted over his son’s actions.
Initially, Jackson had supported Raja, claiming he was just reacting to pre-fight provocations. However, he’s now leaning towards seeking accountability. “I’m still upset and hurt, but as a father, I have to do what’s right for him,” he mentioned.
Regarding the lead-up to the attack, Raja was provoked when Smith struck him with a beer can. “Yes, my son took things too far, but he understands that there’s a code in professional wrestling,” Jackson acknowledged.
Following the altercation, Syko Stu suffered significant injuries and was unconscious when he arrived at the hospital, which categorized him as “Stable but Emergency.” He was later released, as confirmed on social media.
Stu suffered trauma to his jaws, with damage resulting in fractures and tearing. While Jackson condemned his son’s actions, he partially blamed the wrestler’s behavior for escalating tensions.
