Rampage Jackson apologized on social media on behalf of his son and said the incident was a miscommunication. He said his son was unexpectedly hit in the head moments before Smith's match and was told that he could get his "payback" in the ring as part of the show.

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has apologized and said that he is "very upset" after his son allegedly committed what organizers called "a selfish, irresponsible act of violence."