Pro-wrestler Stuart Smith, known to fans on the indie circuit as “Syko Stu,” is now awake and communicating after being brutally attacked by a former UFC Champ’s son, Raja Jackson, during an event in Los Angeles last week.
Smith’s brother, Andrew, confirmed in a social media post that the wrestler, and former Army veteran, has regained consciousness, has “some recollection” of the incident, and is capable of communicating with family members.
Doctors reportedly say Smith’s recovery will be long, as he continues to deal with the severe head trauma and other injuries sustained during the attack.
“Stuart is resting since he sustained severe injuries to his head. He is currently conscious and able to talk but will have a difficult recovery ahead,” His brother posted to Facebook on August 25. “With all the media and social media attention, it’s been hard to get back to everyone. Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support. He loves wrestling, his wrestling family, and all his fans and supporters. Wrestling has been a huge part of his life and he lives to put on a performance. He’s also just a regular guy with a life and family outside the ring. His wife Contessa has currently set up a go fund me for those wishing to donate.”
The health update comes after Smith was left hospitalized and unresponsive following the assault, which was live-streamed by Raja Jackson, son of former UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Video shows Raja entering the ring, slamming Smith onto the back of his head, and repeatedly punching Msith while he lay unconscious. Other wrestlers intervened to remove Raja from Smith, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
While Smith’s condition has stabilized, the lack of legal consequences for Raja has sparked outrage.
Fans and fellow wrestlers have flooded social media with demands for his arrest, questioning why the Los Angeles Police Department has yet to file charges, even though the department claimed to be investigating the attack as a Felony Battery.
Some online commentators have accused the LAPD of dragging its feet despite the blatant, graphic video evidence of the attack.
Smith’s wife, Contessa, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical bills and lost income during his recovery. The fundraiser has already surpassed $207,000 as of Friday morning, drawing support from fans and wrestlers worldwide.
For now, Smith remains hospitalized but stable, with his family focused on his rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Raja Jackson remains under investigation, but no arrest has been announced as of the time of publication.
Raja’s father, Quentin “Rampage” Jackson, has since returned to livestreaming on the KICK platform, the same platform where his son livestreamed the ruthless attack on Smith.
KICK has not responded to an inquiry for comment on the attack from The Dallas Express.