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Raja Jackson pleads no contest to assaulting wrestler Stuart Smith.

5/8/2026

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Raja Jackson Pleads

Raja Jackson pleaded no contest to a felony battery for assaulting pro wrestler Stuart Smith at a Los Angeles Knockx show in August 2025.
He was arrested on September 18, 2025; sentencing set for June 22, 2026 with 90-day jail, $81,703.38 restitution, and two-year probation.
Smith suffered a maxilla fracture, jaw trauma and lost teeth; earlier he had hit Jackson with a beer can, apologized, and they briefly shook hands.

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WWE Ends Tie

WWE ended its ID affiliate tie with Knockx Pro Wrestling after the August 2025 assault.
Founder Rikishi said he is leaving the promotion.
A GoFundMe for Stuart Smith raised nearly $225,000, with MrBeast among top donors.
Contessa Smith confirmed his discharge and that he may sue for expenses, wages and damages.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said his son should serve jail time, do community service and attend anger-management therapy.

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Raja Jackson Assault

Raja Jackson, a Kick streamer, repeatedly punched Stuart Smith in the head, leaving Smith bloodied after first striking Smith with a beer can.
The assault occurred at a KnokX Pro meet-and-greet in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week.
Stuart Smith is a military veteran who uses wrestling to cope with PTSD.
The California Post reported a plea agreement, citing a Los Angeles County District Attorney spokesperson.

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Jackson Breaks Kayfabe

Jackson announced during a livestream that his assault would not be scripted, breaking kayfabe.
He acted after fellow wrestler Andre Joel Hudson urged him to exact a “receipt,” a retribution term.
The attack occurred at a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy event in Sun Valley, California, not the expected Los Angeles venue.
Los Angeles County district attorney’s spokesperson declined to comment on whether Jackson’s kayfabe misunderstanding influenced his plea deal.

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Raja Jackson Pleads

Raja Jackson pleaded no contest to a felony battery for assaulting pro wrestler Stuart Smith at a Los Angeles Knockx show in August 2025.
He was arrested on September 18, 2025; sentencing set for June 22, 2026 with 90-day jail, $81,703.38 restitution, and two-year probation.
Smith suffered a maxilla fracture, jaw trauma and lost teeth; earlier he had hit Jackson with a beer can, apologized, and they briefly shook hands.

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