MMA icon Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson says he’s been hit with death threats from “racists” following his son Raja’s viral in-ring attack on independent wrestler Syko Stu.
On August 23, Raja Jackson stormed into a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy ring during a live Kick stream and repeatedly punched wrestler Syko Stu. Clips quickly went viral, with some even falsely claiming Stu had died in the ring.
The indie wrestler is alive and responsive, but the aftermath has been brutal. Wrestler Douglas Malo, who was ringside, said Stu “lost a lot of teeth” and was “choking on his own blood” during the beating. A GoFundMe set up for Stu has already pulled in thousands in donations.
The incident began after an earlier altercation between Raja and Stu, where Stu believed the Kick streamer was part of the show. Although the two seemed to smooth things over, KnokX promoters reportedly tried to turn it into a storyline. But when Raja entered the ring, things escalated, and he began unloading punches for real.
KnokX Pro condemned the attack as “a selfish, irresponsible act of violence.” The academy had previously been endorsed as part of WWE’s Independent Development program, but in the wake of the incident, WWE has quietly distanced itself from the group.
Rampage says “racists” are calling him a “bad father”
On August 26, Rampage Jackson told TMZ that he’s now receiving threats as a result of his son’s actions.
“There are a lot of racist people giving me death threats and stuff like that,” Jackson said. “[They’re] calling me a ‘bad father.’ That’s uncalled for.”
The LAPD confirmed they received a call at around 9 p.m. on the night of the incident reporting an attempted murder. By the time officers arrived, Raja had already left the venue. Detectives have since classified the case as felony battery, though no arrests have been made.
The situation remains under investigation as both the wrestling, streaming, and MMA communities grapple with the fallout from the shocking incident.
Kick, meanwhile, has been facing criticism over its content after French streamer Jean Pormanove, died during a live stream where he was part of a brutal “ten days and nights of torture” broadcast.
The Australia-based platform could face a penalty of up to $49M AUD for the situation. Additionally, France has launched two investigations into Kick, including one “on the grounds of providing an illegal online platform as part of an organized gang.”
