Stuart Smith — better known as Syko Stu — is out of the hospital following the beating he took at the hands of Raja Jackson, the son of former MMA star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, during a professional wrestling event last month.
Smith posted an update on his social media accounts on Sunday about his release from the hospital, where he had been since Jackson had slammed Smith to the mat of a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in California and pummeled him while he lay on the ground — before other wrestlers eventually came and pulled Jackson off him.
“Stuart has been released from the hospital and is now home resting,” the posted statement read. “He sustained a serious head injury and was unconscious upon arrival at the ER. His injuries include trauma to both the upper and lower jaws, a laceration to his upper lip, and a fracture to the maxilla bone, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of several teeth.
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“He has a long road of recovery ahead, but he remains in good spirits despite everything he has been through. We are deeply grateful for all the love and support we’ve received during this time. Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way — whether through monetary donations, food, flowers, or gifts. Your kindness means more than words can express. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
It’s believed that the incident stemmed from a run-in that Jackson and Smith had outside the event when Smith slammed a beer over Smith’s head, according to video posted online at the time.
Another video showed the two seeming to make peace as Smith appeared to apologize.
The LAPD is investigating the incident and officers had been called to the scene at the time.
As part of a statement, KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, which was putting on the event, condemned Jackson’s action in a statement following the incident.
“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. In the 17 years of operation of KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, there has never been anything as heinous take place such as this, and we apologize to our patrons and fans,” they said in their statement.
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