WWE Drops the Hammer on KnokX Pro After Raja Jackson’s Brutal Attack
Well, that didn’t take long. WWE has officially pulled the plug on its relationship with KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy, and honestly, it’s about time. After Raja Jackson’s completely unhinged assault on indie wrestler Syko Stu over the weekend, the writing was on the wall—WWE just took their sweet time making it official.
WWE Cuts Ties Without Fanfare
You won’t find any grand press releases or corporate statements from WWE headquarters. Instead, the company did what they do best when controversy hits: they went full stealth mode. KnokX Pro has scrubbed every trace of WWE ID branding from their social media accounts. Even WWE’s official accounts have quietly unfollowed the promotion. The most telling sign? WWE yanked KnokX Pro from their Talent Recruitment website faster than you can say “liability nightmare.”
The Incident That Started It All
For those who somehow missed the viral disaster that broke the internet, here’s the lowdown: During a KnokX Pro show in California, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s son Raja decided to turn a wrestling match into what looked more like an attempted murder. The younger Jackson launched a brutal, completely unscripted attack on indie wrestler Stewart Smith (Syko Stu) that left the victim hospitalized with severe facial injuries.
We are not talking about a stiff punch or an overly aggressive spot here. This was a legitimate assault that had Stu reportedly flatlining at one point. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating, which should tell you everything you need to know about the severity of what went down.
WWE’s Damage Control Mode
WWE’s reaction has been textbook corporate crisis management: act fast, stay quiet, and hope it blows over. The company has refused to issue any official statements about cutting ties with KnokX Pro, probably because their legal team is working overtime to distance themselves from this trainwreck. Can’t blame them? With their Netflix deal and mainstream partnerships, WWE can’t afford to have their brand linked to this.
The Fallout Continues
KnokX Pro tried to save face with a formal apology, expressing support for Stu and condemning Jackson’s actions. Rampage Jackson also released his own statement, essentially throwing his son under the bus. But here’s the thing—damage control only works if you can control the damage, and this situation spiraled way past that point the moment the video went viral.
The wrestling world has been split on the incident, with some defending Jackson (looking at you, Rob Van Dam) while others rightfully called it what it was: an inexcusable act of violence that has no place in professional wrestling.
What This Means for WWE ID
The WWE ID program was supposed to be WWE’s way of nurturing indie talent and maintaining relationships with quality training facilities. Launched in October 2024, it partnered with respected names like Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, Seth Rollins’ Black & Brave Academy, and Cody Rhodes’ Nightmare Factory.
KnokX Pro was part of that elite group, benefiting from WWE’s endorsement and the credibility that comes with it. Now they’re persona non grata, serving as a cautionary tale about what happens when “professional” wrestling stops being professional.
Looking Forward
WWE’s swift (if silent) action sends a clear message to other ID affiliates: maintain professional standards or lose your affiliation. For KnokX Pro, this is likely a death sentence for their credibility. Losing WWE ID status is one thing, but being dropped because of a violent assault that put someone in the hospital? That’s the kind of reputation that doesn’t recover easily.
As for Syko Stu, he’s the real victim in all of this. While everyone else plays damage control and points fingers, he’s dealing with the physical and likely psychological trauma. WWE made the right call here.
