KnokX Pro announces procedure changes following Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident
In the wake of August’s Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident, KnokX Pro Wrestling is making a change to its procedures.
The indie promotion and training school issued a public notice today announcing that it’s tightening up its protocols regarding who is allowed access to the facility. Anyone who is not directly affiliated with KnokX Pro must receive written authorization to enter, film, or appear at the school. During live events, security is authorized to deny entry or remove anyone who is causing an issue.
The full notice can be seen below:
- Effective immediately, unauthorized access to KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy is strictly prohibited.
- Only current students, active staff, and officially approved affiliates may enter or conduct business on the premises. Media personnel, former clients, past affiliates, or any individual not directly affiliated with KnokX Pro are not permitted to enter, film, or appear at our facility without prior written authorization from ownership.
- All visits, collaborations, and media or filming requests must be submitted in advance and approved by KnokX Pro management or ownership.
- Any unauthorized person or group found on the premises will be asked to leave immediately. Failure to comply will result in removal by staff and may be considered trespassing under California law.
- During live public events, security are authorized to refuse entry or to remove anyone.
Jackson — an internet live streamer and the son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson — is facing up to seven years in jail if convicted for his August 23 attack on Syko Stu. It occurred at a KnokX Pro event in Los Angeles when a planned spot turned into a legitimate situation. Video of the attack went viral online with Jackson repeatedly punching Stu in the head and bloodying him. Stu had struck Jackson in the head with a beer can backstage prior to the attack.
The incident caused KnokX Pro to lose its WWE ID affiliate program status. WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi is one of the owners of the school/promotion.
Stu (Stuart Smith) continues to progress in his recovery from the attack but will likely not be returning to the ring.
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