A livestreamed wrestling event in Los Angeles over the weekend has sparked a police investigation after Raja Jackson, son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, brutally attacked a wrestler named Stuart Smith during what was supposed to be a staged match. The incident left Smith with broken bones and several lost teeth.
According to eyewitnesses, Raja Jackson jumped into the ring during the match, delivering 23 punches to Smith’s face before being restrained by other wrestlers. Video footage shows Smith slamming his head onto the mat after being slammed down by Jackson.
The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that officers were called to the scene about 9 pm on Saturday and found the suspect had left before arrival. The victim, Stuart Smith, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Jackson’s father, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, later wrote on X that his son was attacked by Smith before the event and had received a concussion. He apologized for the situation and expressed concern about Smith’s recovery.
Legal experts say Raja Jackson’s actions could lead to serious legal consequences, as no one can consent to broken bones or teeth. The incident has raised questions about whether the attack was part of the staged event or went too far.
Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-25/raja-rampage-jackson-lapd-investigation-wrestling-event-punches