Raja Jackson Begins Jail Sentence

Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has officially begun serving his jail sentence following a court appearance on Thursday stemming from an assault at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in California in August 2025.

The incident occurred during a match involving wrestler Syko Stu (real name Stuart Smith). Jackson was scheduled to get involved in the bout, but the angle turned real when he repeatedly struck Smith in the face with legitimate punches. The attack left Smith with a fractured face and a serious head injury.

According to court proceedings, Smith has been unable to work for the past year due to memory loss and ongoing cognitive impairment resulting from the assault.

Earlier this year, Jackson agreed to plead no contest to battery. As part of the sentence, he must serve 90 days in jail, complete two years of formal probation, and pay $81,000 in restitution to Smith.

Jackson’s attorney, Michael Freedman, stated that his client is expected to be released from custody in September 2026, when his next court hearing is scheduled.

During Thursday’s hearing, Smith addressed the court and made it clear that, despite the lasting impact of his injuries, he does not harbor resentment toward Jackson.

“What happened affected me deeply and I do not minimize the seriousness of it,” Smith said in court. He added, “The injuries I suffered led to a long and difficult recovery that I am still trying to recover from, including treatment for a severe traumatic brain injury, a shattered maxilla and a bone graft procedure.”

Smith concluded his statement by expressing forgiveness rather than seeking revenge. He said,

“I do not stand here with hatred (or) a desire for revenge. I hold no grudges against Mr. Jackson. People can make terrible decisions in difficult moments.”

Jackson did not address the court during the hearing.

The fallout from the incident extended beyond the legal case. Following the assault, KnokX Pro Wrestling, the wrestling school and promotion operated by WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, was removed from the WWE I.D. program.

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