Police issue response following Raja Jackson's 'disturbing attack' on pro wrestler

A police investigation has been launched following Raja Jackson's alleged attack on Stuart Smith during a wrestling show that was live streamed.

Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, appeared to attack wrestler Smith - also known as Syko Stu - and knock him unconscious at an event in Los Angeles.

In footage streamed live on Kick and later posted on YouTube, Jackson can be seen entering the ring, slamming Smith onto the canvas before punching him several times.

It was the second incident between the pair after Smith had struck Jackson with a beer can on the side of his head outside the venue.

Ex-UFC light-heavyweight champion 'Rampage' took to social media to react and claimed Smith was 'awake and stable', with Douglas Malo, who was also involved in the incident, revealing the US army veteran's condition.

"I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler ( Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable," he wrote on X at the time of the incident.

"Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match, Raja was told that he could get his “payback”in the ring,i thought it was apart of the show. It was bad judgement, and a work that went wrong. Raja is a MMA fighter not a pro wrestler and had no business involved in an event like this.

"I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL! He suffered a concussion from sparring only days ago and had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact. As a father, im deeply concerned with his health AND the well being of Mr. Smith. That being said I’m very upset that any of this happened ,but my main concern now is that Mr. Smith will make a speedy recovery.

"I apologise on his behalf and to KICK for the situation."

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson won the UFC light-heavyweight title during his MMA career. Image: Getty

According to reports from TMZ and The New York Times, the Los Angeles Police Department have launched an investigation after Jackson left Smith unconscious in the ring.

The LAPD were called to the wrestling event on Saturday and took a police report. The incident is now being investigated.

Per TMZ's report, Jackson will 'never again be allowed' at KnokX Pro following what the organisers condemned as a 'selfish, irresponsible act of violence'.

SPORTbible has reached out to the LAPD for comment.