The Raja Jackson lawsuit question centers on a criminal case, not a civil one: on May 6, 2026, Jackson pleaded no contest to felony battery causing serious bodily injury for his August 2025 attack on professional wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith, and his plea deal calls for 90 days in county jail, two years of formal probation, and $81,703.38 in restitution to Smith.1Los Angeles Times. Rampage Jackson Son Raja Plea Deal Wrestling Case Smith could still pursue a separate civil suit for damages the criminal restitution doesn’t cover.2Dallas Express. Raja Jackson Pleads No Contest 90 Days Jail 81K Restitution for Syko Stu Attack
What Happened at KnokX Pro
The attack took place on August 23, 2025, at KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Sun Valley, California, during a livestreamed independent wrestling event. Raja Jackson, the 26-year-old son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, had been invited as a VIP guest.3Los Angeles Times. Raja Jackson Arrest Earlier the same day, Smith had struck Jackson in the head with a beverage can outside the venue.4KTLA. Raja Jackson Investigated by LAPD After Violent Ring Attack Event organizers said the in-ring segment that followed was meant to be a “planned and agreed upon wrestling spot” giving Jackson scripted payback.5ABC7. Ex-UFC Champ Rampage Jackson Speaks After Son Raja Appears to Assault Syko Stu
Moments before entering the ring, Jackson was overheard saying, “You just can’t hit a can on my face. This s— isn’t going to be scripted.”3Los Angeles Times. Raja Jackson Arrest During Smith’s match, Jackson stormed the ring, slammed Smith to the mat, mounted him while he was motionless, and delivered 23 punches to his face.6Los Angeles Times. Raja Rampage Jackson LAPD Investigation Wrestling Event Other wrestlers first thought the attack was part of the show. Four people had to pull Jackson off Smith. KnokX Pro condemned the attack as a “selfish, irresponsible act of violence.”7Yahoo Sports. Raja Jackson Son of MMA Legend Rampage Appears to Brutally Assault Pro Wrestler in Disturbing Video
Stuart Smith’s Injuries
Smith was unconscious when paramedics arrived and was hospitalized in stable but critical condition.8CBS Sports. Rampage Jackson’s Son Raja Faces Felony Charge After Vicious Attack on Wrestler Syko Stu He spent a week in the hospital. His injuries included trauma to the upper and lower jaws, a fractured maxilla bone, a deep laceration to his upper lip, and the loss of several teeth.9Dallas Express. Wrestler Syko Stu Recovering at Home From Brutal Attack
Smith’s wife, Contessa Patterson, said her husband is a U.S. Army veteran who had used wrestling as an outlet for PTSD.10CNN. MMA Stuart Smith Update Rampage Jackson Son A GoFundMe she organized raised more than $219,000.9Dallas Express. Wrestler Syko Stu Recovering at Home From Brutal Attack As of May 2026, Smith said he was still recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury and had undergone a bone graft, though he stated he holds “no grudges” against Jackson.11USA Today. Raja Jackson Plea Deal Syko Stu
The Charges and the Plea
Jackson was arrested on September 18, 2025, on suspicion of felony battery.3Los Angeles Times. Raja Jackson Arrest At his October 9, 2025 arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to one felony count of battery causing serious bodily injury and one misdemeanor battery count, with a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury attached.12Fox Sports. Raja Jackson Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Syko Stu A conviction at trial on the felony charge alone carried up to seven years in prison.13Post Wrestling. Raja Jackson Pleads Not Guilty to Syko Stu Attack Charges at LA Court Hearing
On May 6, 2026, at a preliminary hearing, Jackson changed course and pleaded no contest to the felony battery count with serious bodily injury. He also admitted to two special allegations: personal infliction of great bodily injury and engaging in violent conduct.14Yahoo Sports. Raja Jackson Reportedly Cuts Plea Deal After Attack at Pro Wrestling Event
Sentence Terms and Early-Release Question
The plea agreement sets 90 days of actual county jail time, two years of formal probation, and $81,703.38 in restitution to Smith. The restitution must be paid before sentencing, which is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at the San Fernando Courthouse.1Los Angeles Times. Rampage Jackson Son Raja Plea Deal Wrestling Case11USA Today. Raja Jackson Plea Deal Syko Stu
Reporting after the plea noted that San Fernando Courthouse policy would keep Jackson from receiving the overcrowding credits Los Angeles County jails sometimes apply, so the 90 days is expected to be served in full.15LowKickMMA. Raja Jackson Won’t Get Early Release as Court Locks in Full 90-Day Sentence
Is a Civil Lawsuit Still Possible?
The criminal restitution figure may not cover the full financial impact of Smith’s injuries. Reporting has noted that Smith could still bring a separate civil lawsuit for medical costs, lost wages, and other damages beyond what the criminal case addresses.2Dallas Express. Raja Jackson Pleads No Contest 90 Days Jail 81K Restitution for Syko Stu Attack No such filing has been reported in the sources available at the time of the plea.
Rampage Jackson’s Role
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson addressed the incident on social media shortly after it happened, saying he did not condone his son’s actions and apologizing on Raja’s behalf.5ABC7. Ex-UFC Champ Rampage Jackson Speaks After Son Raja Appears to Assault Syko Stu He described the incident as “a work that went wrong” and “bad judgement,” saying he had believed the confrontation was scripted, and added that Raja had suffered a concussion from sparring days earlier and “had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact.”16CBS Sports. Rampage Jackson Deeply Concerned After Son Raja’s Frightening Multi-Strike Assault on Wrestler Syko Stu No reporting has indicated that the elder Jackson faces any personal legal liability or has been named in any lawsuit tied to the assault.