Kevin Nash Condemns KnokX Pro’s Handling of Raja Jackson Incident, Claims Promotion “Invited” Chaos
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash sharply criticized KnokX Pro Wrestling, asserting the promotion received the fallout from Raja Jackson’s attack on Syko Stu as a direct outcome of their own actions. Speaking on the latest episode of “Kliq This,” Nash labeled both Jackson and those who granted him access to the locker room as “marks,” suggesting the incident was preventable.The attack, which occurred during a KnokX event last week, has already resulted in the promotion losing its WWE ID school affiliation and sparked widespread condemnation within the wrestling community. While some, including Rob van Dam and Mark Henry, have expressed a degree of sympathy, Nash offered no such quarter, arguing KnokX knowingly created a dangerous environment.
“I was one of the last ones that was lucky enough that the marks were in the crowd, and they weren’t in the locker room,” Nash stated. “Like, you couldn’t buy yourself a spot…He was a mark because he was a mark for the guy’s dad. There was no reason to be a mark for this guy. He’s 0-1. So he’s a mark for Rampage. He’s a mark. He’s working an indie thing.These guys have been working indies for 20 years.They haven’t broken in yet. If you don’t make it in 3 to 5, you’re never going to. It’s like…somebody had to have given the ‘Okay’ to bring a mark to the fg [locker room].”
Nash believes KnokX Pro’s decision to involve an untrained individual like Jackson in an angle ultimately led to the real-life assault. He further asserted the promotion “got exactly what they wanted” – attention, even if negative – by allowing the situation to unfold.
The incident continues to reverberate through the self-reliant wrestling scene, raising questions about safety protocols and the vetting of talent. The future of KnokX Pro remains uncertain as they navigate the repercussions of Jackson’s actions and nash’s scathing critique.
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