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Why Tony Ferguson Believes Influencer Culture Fueled the Raja Jackson Wrestling Incident

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Tony Ferguson weighs in on the Raja Jackson wrestling situation. Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has sparked debate about safety in live combat spectacles and also about the unintended effects of influencer hype.

Raja Jackson Wrestling Incident

At a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy event in Sun Valley, California, Raja Jackson entered the ring unexpectedly, slammed professional wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith face-first into the canvas, and unleashed more than 20 strikes while his opponent lay motionless. The Los Angeles Police Department has opened a felony battery investigation after officers responded to reports of an attempted murder; no arrests have been made as inquiries continue.