SYKO STU has suffered a series of horrific injuries after being savagely beaten in the ring by the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
The wrestler – whose real name is Stuart Smith – has finally been released from hospital after the shocking attack by Raja Jackson at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in California last month.
MMA star Syko Stu suffered horrific injuries after a brutal ring attack by Raja Jackson[/caption]
He woke up after being unconscious for days[/caption]
Shocking footage showed Jackson slamming Stu to the ground[/caption]
Raja Jackson is being investigated by police following the brutal attack[/caption]
Stu was left unconscious and choking on his own teeth after Jackson body-slammed him to the canvas before launching into a brutal 22-punch barrage to the head, eyewitnesses claimed.
Security and fellow wrestlers eventually dragged Jackson off him, but not before the veteran was left with a catalogue of gruesome injuries.
According to a statement shared on Stu’s social media, the wrestler suffered a serious head injury and was knocked unconscious upon arrival at the ER, the New York Post reports.
He sustained trauma to both his upper and lower jaws, along with a deep laceration to his upper lip.
Doctors also confirmed a fracture to the maxilla bone, which reportedly caused the loss of several teeth.
“He has a long road of recovery ahead, but he remains in good spirits despite everything he has been through,” the statement read.
“We are deeply grateful for all the love and support we’ve received during this time.”
The violent eruption is believed to have stemmed from a heated run-in outside the event when Syko Stu reportedly smashed a beer over Jackson’s head.
Footage later showed the pair appearing to make peace, but tensions reignited during the match in shocking fashion.
Harrowing video of the attack, now circulating online, has been described as “too distressing to show.”
Douglas Malo, a wrestler who helped intervene, told the Scaling Up Podcast: “I see the slam, I see the first punch and the second punch. I kind of wish I would have just sprung on the slam.
“You watch somebody you care about, he’s a veteran and these are people who are supposed to love him… It’s all f*****d.”
Malo alleged Jackson even threw a punch at him as he tried to break up the fight, fuming: “You want clout so you beat up a guy that’s half unconscious.”
KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, which staged the event, condemned Jackson’s actions, branding the outburst “a selfish, irresponsible act of violence.”
In a statement, they said: “What was supposed to be a planned and agreed upon wrestling spot turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence against Mr. Smith.
“This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred.”
Stu’s brother Andrew also shared updates on the wrestler’s condition, saying: “He is currently conscious and able to talk but will have a difficult recovery ahead.
“Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support.
“He loves wrestling, his wrestling family, and all his fans and supporters.”
His wife Contessa has launched a GoFundMe page to cover medical bills, which has raised more than $175,000 to date.
Raja Jackson is being investigated by police following the brutal attack but no charges have yet been announced.
Stu sustained head trauma, jaw fractures, and lost teeth, facing a long recovery[/caption]
A GoFundMe has been set up for the beloved wrestler[/caption]
