WWE legend Mark Henry has accused wrestler Shiko Stowe of provoking his own severe assault by Raja, the son of UFC fighter Rampage Jackson.
Recently, Raja Jackson participated in a private wrestling event in Sun Valley, California, which quickly went awry. During a pre-match encounter with his opponent, Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith, Raja reportedly knocked him out cold in front of the cameras.
The injured wrestler is currently hospitalized and in critical condition.
Mark Henry has spoken out, suggesting that Syko Stu hit Raja in the head with a drink can, which set Raja off.
“You have to be cautious about who you’re messing with,” Henry remarked. “And what sort of message does it send from a veteran to provoke a younger opponent?”
Raja, at 25, is well past the age of being considered a mere “child” who can’t manage her emotions.
Henry continues to criticize the injured wrestler, implying that Stu “bites off more than he can chew.” He emphasized that while Raja should have been able to control his anger, the primary blame rests with Syko Stu.
“If what I witnessed is accurate, then the people involved before the event were likely drinking—intoxicated or partially so,” Henry expressed, showing his frustration.
It seems Raja became enraged after Syko Stu overwhelmed him during their pre-match interaction. Once they entered the ring, Raja unleashed a flurry of over 20 brutal punches to the head and face of his opponent, rendering him unconscious.
Reports from Sun Valley Police indicate that the incident is under investigation.
