The son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has posted bail following his arrest on felony assault charges stemming from a violent incident at a Los Angeles wrestling academy.
25 year old Raja Jackson was taken into custody Thursday morning and subsequently released after posting the $50,000 bail amount set by authorities, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sources indicate that family members assisted in securing his release from custody.
The arrest comes nearly a month after a disturbing incident that unfolded at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Sun Valley. Jackson was captured on video entering the wrestling ring and launching an unprovoked attack on professional wrestler Stuart Smith, who performs under the name Syko Stu. The assault was livestreamed, causing the footage to rapidly circulate across social media platforms.
During the incident, Jackson slammed Smith to the ground, rendering him unconscious, before continuing to deliver blows. Multiple wrestlers eventually intervened to stop the assault, after which Jackson fled the academy premises.
The consequences for Smith were severe and long-lasting. He required several days of treatment in intensive care before being discharged on August 31. In a detailed Facebook post, Smith outlined the extent of his injuries, revealing he suffered a “serious head injury” along with “trauma to both the upper and lower jaws, a laceration to his upper lip, and a fracture to the maxilla bone, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of several teeth.”
The incident has drawn sharp criticism from Jackson’s own father, who publicly condemned his son’s actions. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, the former UFC champion expressed his belief that appropriate consequences should follow.
“I think he should do a little [jail] time,” Rampage stated. “Do a little community service, and go to anger management class, get some therapy.”
Court proceedings are expected to move forward, though specific dates have not yet been announced by authorities.
The KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy has not issued public statements regarding any policy changes following the incident.
