{"id":140866,"date":"2025-08-28T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=140866"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:09:22","slug":"how-raja-jacksons-attack-affected-the-wwe-id-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/08\/28\/how-raja-jacksons-attack-affected-the-wwe-id-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How Raja Jackson&#8217;s Attack Affected the WWE ID Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raja Jackson, the son of UFC Fighter Quinton \u201cRampage\u201d Jackson, attacked wrestler Syko Stu during his match at the Knox Experience show put on by the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles, which was a WWE ID-affiliated promotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This attack was supposed to be part of the show, but Jackson got carried away and punched Stu several times in the face, leaving him with missing and broken teeth and broken facial bones. If other wrestlers didn\u2019t interfere when seeing the severity of what was occurring, who knows the condition Stu would be in now, or if he\u2019d be alive. Luckily, he is conscious and talking, but getting lots of rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this attack, WWE cut ties with KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy. The Academy removed \u201cWWE ID\u201d from its Instagram profile page. WWE ID also unfollowed them on Twitter. It&#8217;s unfortunate to see this school no longer affiliated with the WWE, but let\u2019s try to understand why the WWE made this decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_134877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-134877\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/WWE_official_logo.svg.webp\" alt=\"WWE logo for WWE PLE schedule\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/WWE_official_logo.svg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/WWE_official_logo.svg-300x282.webp 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/WWE_official_logo.svg-1024x963.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/WWE_official_logo.svg-768x723.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-134877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WWE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KnokXProEntertainment\/posts\/pfbid0idiB6io5Maoxstxoea19waAkLiKnvFc2CzPfH5zv3GVmm2NwW5KMRCN444Ze2C1sl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKnokXProEntertainment%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02nV9tHPiuD5RovX6XovCgt6JSiQ8vyrsd4xaBPffF6ZNA6Ssy6WgkRuc1U5i3qq3bl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bad Publicity<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any big corporation wants to avoid bad publicity, and WWE is no exception. Their cutting ties with KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy is the WWE trying to show that they are not responsible for the attack. They don\u2019t want to take responsibility for the attack, nor do they want backlash for not taking some action on this serious incident. If they did nothing, they could have entered themselves in another type of controversy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though KnokX Pro is a small wrestling academy, the news and videos of Raja Jackson\u2019s attack at their event quickly spread across social media. The video is very gruesome to watch, especially knowing the aftermath. While this is a crazy incident that occurred, the WWE doesn\u2019t want its name associated with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WWE is no stranger to stories tainting their image. Cutting ties with the promotion seems like the easiest way for them to prevent another one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Loss of Talent<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a shame to see this partnership get severed due to the actions of someone who isn\u2019t even involved in the company. As a result of this attack, the rest of the wrestlers in the promotion missed an excellent opportunity to be part of or noticed by the WWE ID program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, the wrestlers could get a similar opportunity at another promotion, but when they learn at that academy, they partake in those shows. This is a loss for the talent and getting that opportunity, but also for the WWE, as they are now missing out on this talent. In the future, the companies can create another partnership, but for now, it will have to come to an end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jordan Oasis was a wrestler from the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy who was a WWE ID recruit and has recently been released. He was released along with Ice Williams and Aaron Roberts. There is a good chance that the separation from KnokX Pro is also the reason for the release of Oasis, although nothing has been confirmed as to what incited this release.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Three wrestlers \u2014 Aaron Roberts, Ice Williams, and Jordan Oasis (from Washington State) \u2014 have been released from WWE\u2019s ID program.<\/p>\n<p>Source: PWInsider <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CWvphAbtb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/CWvphAbtb5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pro Wrestling &amp; MMA News (@PWMMANews) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PWMMANews\/status\/1960816531173982630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>WWE Quick to Cut Ties<\/h2>\n<p>This attack is something very dire that occurred, and could&#8217;ve had a much worse outcome. However, it is interesting how quickly WWE decided to cut ties with the promotion, considering some of the previous decisions they have made.<\/p>\n<p>One that comes to mind is <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/08\/07\/brock-lesnar-wwe-summerslam-2025-return-sparks-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Brock Lesnar<\/a>. He was allegedly named in the Vince McMahon lawsuit in 2024, but returned at this past SummerSlam despite the grave accusations of sexual misconduct. There was also no press conference held where journalists could ask questions. This could easily be done as a way to answer any unwanted questions.<\/p>\n<p>There are many more examples of times where WWE may have shoved something under the rug, such as when they fired Hulk Hogan in 2015 for making racist remarks in a leaked private conversation. He was later <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wwe\/story\/_\/id\/43652796\/brock-lesnar-named-suit-ex-wwe-boss-vince-mcmahon\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame<\/a> in 2018 and returned to making appearances.<\/p>\n<p>WWE is picking and choosing its battles; one common denominator is what brings in money. Brock Lesnar and Hulk Hogan are prominent names in the company and draw attention, whether they are liked or not. In this case, WWE cut ties fast with KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, but who knows if they will have another partnership in the future. Especially considering the coaches at this school are Rikishi and Reno Anoa&#8217;i, wrestling legends and one of the most prominent wrestling families.<\/p>\n<h2>Future Incidents<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though incidents like this usually don\u2019t happen at wrestling shows, it seems that WWE would rather cut ties with the promotion than risk anything happening again or more backlash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The attack originated from a lack of communication at the outset. Because of all the cameras around Jackson, Stu thought he was setting up a storyline with him and crushed a beer can on his head. This angered Jackson, but Stu apologized afterwards when he realized his mistake. This is all on video, including when they planned Jackson\u2019s run-in spot in the match. It also shows where Jackson said he was \u201creally going to hit him\u201d when waiting for his moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I previously mentioned, it is a tough video to watch. However, from the mistakes made earlier in the night to the poor decisions made by Raja Jackson later on, there was a lack of communication during the event. That still doesn\u2019t excuse the fact that Jackson nearly killed Stu. To prevent any further communication issues, the WWE severed its partnership with KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/news\/lapd-investigating-raja-jackson-wrestling-incident\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fox 11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Los Angeles Police Department is looking into Raja Jackson\u2019s attack.\u00a0 In the meantime, Syko Stu\u2019s family created a <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-support-sykostus-recovery-journey\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoFundMe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support his recovery, medical bills, and loss of income. Please share and donate as we wish Stu a speedy recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We\u2019ve set up an official GoFundMe for <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SykoStu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SykoStu<\/a> to help cover uncovered costs, loss of income, and to support his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>-The Family of Stuart Smith<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yqJJtKhpAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/yqJJtKhpAF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Stuart Smith (@SykoStu) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SykoStu\/status\/1960085030895759773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Header photo \u2013\u00a0WWE\u00a0\u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"FreeStarVideoAdContainer\">\n<div id=\"freestar-video-parent\">\n<div id=\"freestar-video-child\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can check out WWE programming on\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81788927\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Netflix<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usanetwork.com\/wwe-friday-night-smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USA Network<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cwtv.com\/shows\/wwe-nxt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The CW<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(NXT),\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tubi<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(WWE Evolve),\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aetv.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A&amp;E<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(WWE Superstar Sunday \u2013 Rivals, WWE LFG, and Greatest Moments), and\u00a0<\/span><u><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Peacock<\/span><\/a><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(WWE Main Event as well as archives and premium live event streaming). 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