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.

It was supposed to be a scripted event, but police are now investigating what looked to be an attack by Raja Jackson against a wrestler. Jackson is the son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Syko Stu, a wrestler who was badly beaten in a ring by Raja Jackson on August 23, 2025, is now in the hospital.