Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has been taken into custody in Los Angeles County to serve a court-approved 90-day jail sentence related to a violent incident at a pro-wrestling event in August 2025.

Prosecutors say Jackson seriously injured professional wrestler Stuart Smith during a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy show in Sun Valley, California, in what began as a staged wrestling environment but escalated into a real assault.

According to court records and witness accounts, Smith—who performs under the name “Syko Stu”—struck Jackson backstage with a beer can while appearing to be acting in character.He later apologized, believing Jackson was part of the scripted performance.However, Jackson later entered the ring during Smith’s match, where he slammed him to the ground and delivered multiple punches.

Smith reportedly lost consciousness during the attack and sustained severe injuries, including a concussion, facial fractures, and loss of several teeth.

He later described long-term effects such as memory loss, cognitive difficulties, and ongoing recovery from traumatic brain injury and reconstructive procedures.Jackson, a trained martial artist, had been livestreaming his visit to the event, adding public visibility to the incident.

Although wrestling violence is typically choreographed under the concept of “kayfabe,” prosecutors emphasized that the seriousness of the harm made Jackson criminally responsible regardless of the scripted context.

In May, he agreed to a no-contest plea for battery, resulting in a sentence of 90 days in jail, two years of formal probation, and $81,000 in restitution to the victim.His attorney stated that he will likely be released after completing his jail term, pending a later court hearing.Smith later expressed forgiveness toward Jackson despite the lasting impact of his injuries.