AJ Mana Denies Role in Raja Jackson Attack on Syko Stu

AJ Mana has denied allegations that he orchestrated the brutal assault on Syko Stu by Raja Jackson during a KnokX Pro Wrestling event, emphasizing that he was "in character" and speaking in wrestling terms rather than encouraging real harm. Prior to the attack, Mana was seen on video telling Raja to give Stu a "receipt," a wrestling term for a legitimate response, but Mana insists this was part of the show and not a call for actual violence. The incident occurred after Stu smashed a beer can on Jackson’s head, a move Jackson did not sell, leading to heightened tensions and a violent in-ring attack that left Stu hospitalized with serious injuries. Mana expressed sympathy for Stu and stressed that wrestling is built on trust and respect, hoping for Stu’s recovery and preventing such incidents from recurring. Despite Mana’s denial, leaked footage showing him encouraging the attack has caused significant backlash and led him to disable comments on his social media. Meanwhile, KnokX Pro condemned the attack and is facing scrutiny over its handling of the incident and whether appropriate accountability will be enforced.