Jim Cornette on Raja Jackson Attack On Syko Stu: “That Was Attempted Murder — He Belongs in Prison”
The wrestling world continues to react to the shocking Raja Jackson–Syko Stu incident, and now one of the most outspoken voices in the business has weighed in. Wrestling legend Jim Cornette didn’t mince words on his podcast, calling the attack “attempted murder” and demanding Jackson be sent to prison.
Cornette opened on his most recent podcast by stressing how unprecedented the reaction has been: “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen this much attention for a story outside WWE or AEW. This wasn’t wrestling—it was a crime streamed live.”
We’ve included the full podcast at the bottom of the article. Jim dives deep into the incident, making it clear just how disgusted he is. And if you’ve ever listened to Cornette before, you know he doesn’t pull any punches. He spent over an hour breaking it all down — and it’s well worth a listen.
“Attempted Murder, Plain and Simple”
Cornette was blunt in his assessment: “Raja Jackson admitted on camera he was going to hurt the guy, then did it, throwing 20-plus punches on someone who was already unconscious. That’s not a ‘receipt,’ that’s attempted murder. He needs to go to prison for a long time.”
A Failure of the Promotion
Cornette didn’t just blast Jackson — he tore into everyone who allowed the incident to happen. He described the scene as “an outlaw mud show” with no structure or professionalism, criticizing Knox Pro Wrestling for allegedly letting a non-wrestler walk into the locker room, drink with the boys, and be placed in a “spot” without training.
“No legitimate school or promotion would’ve let this happen,” Cornette said. “The guy with the cowboy hat, the so-called veterans, the referee, everyone involved — they all failed. The only person who acted like a human being was Doug Malo, the man who pulled Jackson off before Stu was killed.”
WWE Ties Severed
Cornette also pointed out the fallout, noting WWE has cut all ties with KnokX Pro following the incident. “That school should be shut down. It embarrassed the business, and it put someone’s life in danger.”
For Cornette, the issue goes deeper than one violent outburst. He argued that situations like this expose how easily anyone can call themselves a wrestler in 2025, with no respect for protocols that once protected both performers and the industry’s reputation.
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Cornette’s words cut to the heart of what so many in wrestling have felt watching this tragedy unfold. It wasn’t a botched angle or a miscommunication — it was a violent assault that could have ended a man’s life. While the investigation continues, Cornette’s take underscores the central issue: this should never have been allowed to happen in the first place. Professional wrestling is built on trust. When that trust is broken, it’s not wrestling anymore — it’s a crime scene.
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