"Raja Jackson climbed into the ring and body-slammed Stuart Smith, known professionally as Syko Stu, before beating the apparently unconscious wrestler at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy. The assault was widely viewed online in footage livestreamed Saturday and disseminated across social media. The academy said Jackson assaulted Smith during a match, going off the normal script to commit the beating. Jackson threw at least 20 punches at the head of the apparently unconscious wrestler."
""What was supposed to be a planned and agreed-upon wrestling spot turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence against Mr. Smith," the statement read. "This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred. In the 17 years of operation of KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, there has never been anything as heinous take place such as this and we apologize to our patrons and fans.""
Raja Jackson entered a match at KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy and body-slammed Stuart Smith (Syko Stu) before beating the apparently unconscious wrestler. Footage of the assault was livestreamed and widely shared on social media. The academy said Jackson went off the planned script and threw at least 20 punches to Smith's head. Other wrestlers separated Jackson, who fled the Sun Valley, Los Angeles, venue. The LAPD responded and is investigating. KnokX condemned the act and said it is monitoring Smith's health. Smith is billed as a U.S. military veteran who used wrestling to manage post-traumatic stress disorder.
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