Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC champion Quinton Rampage Jackson, has been arrested on a felony charge in Los Angeles. This arrest comes nearly a month after he was involved in a violent incident during a pro wrestling event. According to records from the L.A. County inmate system, Jackson, 25, was taken into custody on Thursday and is currently being held on a bail amount of $50,000. It remains unclear whether he has secured legal representation at this time.
The arrest of Raja Jackson has sparked interest as it may be connected to an assault that took place on August 23, involving pro wrestler Stuart Smith, who is known by his ring name Syko Stu. The Los Angeles Police Department has yet to confirm if Jackson's arrest is indeed linked to this incident. Video footage from the event at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy captured the moment Jackson entered the ring and violently attacked Smith, slamming him to the mat and delivering over two dozen punches to his face before other wrestlers intervened.
Following the incident, law enforcement was called to the scene, and a felony battery report was filed. However, no arrests were made at that time. Smith was rendered unconscious during the assault and later required medical attention. As of August 31, he had been discharged from the hospital and was recuperating at home. According to his Facebook post, Smith suffered significant injuries, including trauma to his jaws, a laceration on his lip, a fracture of the maxilla bone, and the loss of several teeth, indicating that he faces a long recovery journey.
The circumstances surrounding the altercation appear to have escalated from an earlier incident during the same event. Video evidence showed Smith hitting Jackson on the head with a can, which prompted Jackson's aggressive response. Subsequent footage seemed to depict the two reconciling, yet another clip showed a fellow wrestler advising Jackson to retaliate, referring to a “receipt”—a term in wrestling denoting a legitimate strike or attack typically delivered for retribution.
The KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy released a statement condemning Jackson's actions, describing the event as “a selfish, irresponsible act of violence.” They emphasized that what was intended to be a choreographed wrestling performance turned into a completely unforeseen and unacceptable assault. The academy stated that such behavior is intolerable and should never occur in the wrestling community.
In light of his son's actions, Quinton Rampage Jackson publicly expressed his disapproval, labeling the incident as a result of poor judgment. In a post on social media platform X, he referred to the event as “a work that went wrong,” clarifying that the term "work" in wrestling implies a scripted scenario. He highlighted that Raja is primarily an MMA fighter and should not have participated in a wrestling event, stating, “I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL!” Quinton concluded by expressing his distress over the entire situation.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the wrestling community and fans alike will be watching closely, hoping for a resolution to this troubling incident. The impact of Raja Jackson's actions serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and safety in all forms of combat sports.
