The brother of wrestler Stuart Smith, known as Syko Stu, has given a heartbreaking update.
Smith was savagely attacked at a Los Angeles wrestling event by Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton Jackson. The shocking scene left Smith unconscious and bleeding heavily in the ring before other wrestlers finally stopped the assault.
His brother Andrew shared on Facebook: “Stuart is resting after severe head injuries. He can talk, but recovery will be long.” He thanked fans for their support, adding that wrestling has been “a huge part of Stuart’s life.”
Smith’s wife, Contessa, created a GoFundMe, which has already raised more than $56,000. She wrote: “This unscripted assault caused major harm. Stuart is a U.S. Army veteran who used wrestling to cope with PTSD.”
Police are now investigating what many have called a “heinous and selfish” attack. Fans worldwide are rallying behind Smith, showing that even in tragedy, wrestling’s community spirit remains strong.
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