Independent wrestler Syko Stu has opened up about the serious injuries he suffered following an attack by Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, during a Knokx Pro Wrestling event in 2025.
The incident occurred after a confrontation between Jackson and Stu before the event. Later that evening, Jackson entered the ring during Stu’s match and physically attacked him.
Jackson was subsequently jailed and released on September 29, 2026, after serving a 90-day sentence.
Twelve days after Jackson’s release, Stu appeared on the SOS Podcast, where he discussed the severity of his injuries, his hospitalization and the ongoing challenges he continues to face during his recovery.
Stu revealed that his memories of the immediate aftermath remain limited, although he gradually began recalling more details while recovering in the hospital. “I remember waking up on Tuesday and seeing some of the wrestlers. Rikshi was there, and we were talking,” Stu recalled. “After Tuesday, I started remembering a little bit more. I was basically trying to recover so I could get out of the hospital. I didn’t like being in the hospital.”
Stu also revealed that he was not initially shown footage of the attack or given a full explanation of what had happened. “They wouldn’t show me [the video] in the hospital. They wouldn’t even tell me what happened. It wasn’t until I got home after I got out of the hospital that I saw it.”
Discussing his family’s reaction, Stu acknowledged that his loved ones were understandably upset by the incident but emphasized how important their support has been throughout his recovery. “They were a little mad. They were a little upset, but I have a very strong support group in my family, and they’ve definitely been helping me.”
Stu explained that he was hospitalized from Saturday until Thursday and was required to meet several recovery milestones before doctors would allow him to return home.
One of the most concerning aspects of his condition was the temporary loss of his ability to walk normally. “They wouldn’t let me leave the hospital until I met all the requirements. You have to use the bathroom, walk, and do all that stuff,” Stu explained. “I remember I really had to relearn how to walk. I couldn’t walk after that for a while.”
The independent wrestler then detailed the extent of his injuries, revealing that he suffered severe trauma to his brain and face. “I did have a severe traumatic brain injury. I lost these two teeth up here, and I shattered my maxilla,” Stu stated. “I know there’s more stuff, but I just can’t remember it off the top of my head.”
Stu explained that the traumatic brain injury also had a significant impact on his professional life outside wrestling.
According to Stu, he was unable to return to his regular employment for an entire year because of the cognitive demands of his job and the medical treatment he required. “I was actually off work for an entire year because of the severe traumatic brain injury,” he said. “In my job, you have to think a lot and do a lot of computer work and stuff like that. I was off work for an entire year, just going to doctor’s appointments.”
Despite the progress he has made, Stu confirmed that his recovery is still ongoing and that he continues to receive specialist medical care. “I’m still waiting for the dental work on my teeth. They’re giving me implants for these teeth,” he explained. “I’m also still seeing doctors who specialize in traumatic brain injuries, so it’s an ongoing thing.”
Stu’s comments highlight the lasting physical and medical consequences of the 2025 incident, with the wrestler continuing to undergo treatment well after his initial hospitalization.
