Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, is facing a felony assault charge following a violent attack on a professional wrestler. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed Jackson's arrest and booking on Thursday morning. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bail, with limited details released about the ongoing case.
The arrest follows a highly publicized incident at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles' Sun Valley neighborhood. Video footage, widely circulated on social media, shows Jackson, 25, entering the ring, violently attacking pro wrestler Stuart Smith (known as Syko Stu). The attack involved a brutal assault, leaving Smith unconscious. Several wrestlers intervened, pulling Jackson away before he fled the academy.
Smith's injuries were severe. He spent several days in intensive care following the August incident, ultimately being released on August 31st. In a Facebook post, Smith detailed his injuries, including a serious head injury, trauma to both his upper and lower jaws, a laceration to his upper lip, and a fractured maxilla bone resulting in tooth loss. The incident underscores the gravity of the assault and the significant physical and emotional toll it has taken on the victim.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson himself has publicly condemned his son's actions, advocating for consequences. In an appearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Rampage stated he believed his son should face jail time, community service, and attend anger management and therapy sessions. This incident highlights the tragic consequences of violence and the ongoing legal process surrounding this high-profile case.
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Originally published at: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/46313062/rampage-jackson-son-raja-arrested-assaulting-pro-wrestler
