Raja Jackson Arrested After Viral Beating Of Wrestler

[ad_1] by Daniel Johnson September 20, 2025

The livestreamed altercation, during which Jackson was seen beating wrestler Syko Stu, led to a felony battery report being filed.

Raja Jackson, 25, the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was arrested on Sept. 18 after a Los Angeles Police Division investigation right into a viral incident at an Aug. 23 wrestling occasion. The livestreamed altercation, during which Jackson was seen beating wrestler Syko Stu (actual identify Stuart Smith), led to a felony battery report being filed.

In accordance with CNN, though they had been unable to independently verify the video, Jackson’s account has since been banned from the service and he has been charged with a felony, however the precise cost has not but been specified within the information of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division.

Per a report from The Los Angeles Instances, some individuals who made calls to the police relating to Jackson’s actions within the ring referred to it as an tried homicide, however his father famous that Jackson was informed by a number of the wrestling expertise that he may get his “payback” within the ring, recognized within the wrestling world as a “receipt,” however this usually is restricted to a stiff punch or two, and never what it appeared to escalate into after a video captured the wrestler showing to crush a can on the facet of Jackson’s head. The pair additionally appeared to squash no matter beef had arisen, however Jackson’s actions within the ring betrayed a lingering hostility.

I need to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler ( Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and steady. Raja was unexpectedly hit within the facet of the top by him moments earlier than Smith’s match, Raja was informed that he may get his “payback”in…

— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) August 24, 2025

This was alluded to by the elder Jackson on his X account, “I believed it was a part of the present,” Quinton Jackson wrote. “It was dangerous judgement, and a piece that went fallacious. Raja is a MMA fighter not a professional wrestler and had no enterprise concerned in an occasion like this. I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL!”

He continued, “He (Raja Jackson) suffered a concussion from sparring solely days in the past and had no enterprise doing something remotely near bodily contact. As a father, I’m deeply involved together with his well being AND the well-being of Mr. Smith. That being mentioned I’m very upset that any of this occurred, however my fundamental concern now's that Mr. Smith will make a speedy restoration. I apologize on his (Raja Jackson’s) behalf and to KICK for the state of affairs.”

A day after the occasion, KnokX Professional Leisure & Academy, the corporate who put the occasion on, launched a press release noting that none of what occurred was really scripted.

“What was imagined to be a deliberate and agreed upon wrestling spot, become a egocentric, irresponsible act of violence towards [Stuart] Smith,” KnokX Professional Leisure & Academy said. “This egregious act is reprehensible and by no means ought to have occurred. Within the 17 years of operation of KnokXPro Wrestling Academy, there has by no means been something as heinous happen corresponding to this and we apologize to our patrons and followers.”

In accordance with Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of West Coast Trial Attorneys, Jackson’s actions crossed a line.

“Nobody goes to consent to damaged bones, damaged tooth,” Rahmani famous. “Jackson’s actions cross the road from choreographed or simulated violence to actual violence.”

In accordance with NBC Information, it isn't clear if Jackson has retained any authorized companies, however he's at the moment being held on $50,000 bail and though the LAPD didn't verify that the arrest is expounded to his assault of Smith within the ring, an affordable assumption may be made given what's already public data primarily based on information studies.

As of Aug. 31, Smith is at residence recovering from trauma to his jaws, a laceration to his lip, a maxilla bone fracture, and the lack of a number of tooth, per a Fb publish, which additionally famous that Smith has an extended highway to restoration. Smith additionally didn't reply to the outlet’s request for touch upon Sept. 19.

The elder Jackson doesn't seem like wanting to make use of his standing as leverage for his son, as he famous in an look on “The Ariel Helwani Present,” though he mentioned that he thinks his son ought to reply for his half, he in the end holds the promotion chargeable for involving his son, which led to what transpired.

”I believe he ought to do some [jail] time. Perform a little neighborhood service, and go to anger administration class, get some remedy,” Quinton Jackson said.