Rampage found himself in the middle of a disturbing controversy after his son, Raja Jackson, violently attacked pro wrestler Syko Stu during a live-streamed event on Kick in Los Angeles, leaving the wrestler hospitalized and sparking renewed scrutiny over the platform’s content policies.
The August 23 incident unfolded at a Knokx Pro Wrestling show, where Raja, a trained MMA fighter, was involved in what was supposed to be a choreographed moment. Instead, viewers watched in horror as Raja slammed Syko Stu — real name Stewart Smith — to the mat and delivered more than 20 punches to his head while he lay unconscious. The stream was broadcast live on Kick before other wrestlers intervened. Rampage later issued a public statement attempting to explain what happened.
The brawl reportedly began after Syko Stu struck Raja with a canned beverage backstage. Raja was then told he could retaliate in the ring — a move Rampage believed was part of the performance. The Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy called the incident an “egregious act” and said nothing like it had occurred in their 17-year history. Kick has since banned Raja from its platform, and criminal charges could be pending. This violent outburst comes just days after French streamer Jean Pormanove died during a 12-day Kick livestream, further fueling criticism of the platform’s lax moderation.