Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on October 9, 2025, to face criminal charges stemming from a violent incident during a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in August.
Court Appearance and Plea
Dressed in a black shirt, black pants, and a black tie, Jackson entered the San Fernando Courthouse flanked by his legal team. Despite questions from reporters, he remained silent and did not offer any public comments. During the hearing, Jackson pleaded not guilty to one felony count of battery causing great bodily injury and one misdemeanor count of battery. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison on the felony charge and an additional six months on the misdemeanor charge.
Incident Details
The charges relate to an incident on August 23, 2025, during a live-streamed wrestling match at KnokX Pro Wrestling in Sun Valley, California. Jackson, who was scheduled to appear in a staged match, attacked wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith, slamming him to the ground and delivering over 20 punches, many of which occurred after Smith appeared unconscious. Smith suffered significant injuries, including trauma to both jaws, a lacerated lip, and a fractured maxilla bone, resulting in the loss of several teeth. He was hospitalized for a week following the incident.
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
Following the assault, Jackson was arrested in September and released on a $50,000 bond. Prosecutors have included a sentencing enhancement in the charges, alleging that Jackson caused “great bodily injury” to Smith. Jackson is scheduled to return to court on November 24, 2025, for a preliminary hearing.
