Rampage Jackson RAGES After His Son Gets Arrested & SLAPPED With $40M Lawsuit | HO

When it comes to jaw-dropping drama in the world of MMA and pro wrestling, few stories have hit harder than the explosive fallout surrounding Rampage Jackson and his son, Raja Jackson.

What started as a routine wrestling event in Los Angeles spiraled into a scandal that now threatens careers, legacies, and livelihoods—with Rampage himself raging against the media, the system, and anyone who dares judge his parenting.

The stakes? Raja faces criminal charges, a $40 million lawsuit, and a permanent ban from streaming platforms, while Rampage’s own reputation is on the line like never before.

Let’s break down the wildest, most talked-about MMA scandal of the year.

The Night Everything Changed

It was supposed to be just another night at the Knox X Pro Wrestling Academy in LA. On August 23rd, Raja Jackson—son of MMA legend Rampage Jackson—walked into the venue, his presence barely registering with the crowd at first. But backstage cameras caught Raja talking about “getting his lick back” on one of the wrestlers: Steuart Smith, better known as Psycho Stew, a retired Army veteran who uses wrestling to cope with PTSD.

The tension escalated when, in character, Psycho Stew cracked Raja in the head with a beer can—a classic wrestling move, but one Raja, an MMA fighter, took personally. What happened next wasn’t just a wrestling stunt gone wrong; it was a beatdown that left fans, wrestlers, and viewers shocked.

Raja stormed the ring mid-match, slapped Psycho Stew to the mat, mounted him, and unleashed more than 20 punches to his face. Witnesses say Stew was out cold, blood pouring from his ears, as security dragged Raja off. Within minutes, Raja was live-streaming his “payback,” bragging about the attack. But the mood shifted instantly when he got a call: Stew had flatlined in the ring.

Raja’s cold response? “My bad.”

Attempted Murder or Staged Stunt?

For fans watching live, the incident looked less like a wrestling storyline and more like attempted murder. One viewer summed up the mood: “If this wasn’t staged, what Rampage Jackson’s son allegedly did is disturbing. Blindsiding someone in a wrestling setting was reckless, not defense. Now his freedom could be lost.”

LAPD quickly launched an investigation. Stew was rushed to critical care, and Raja’s career—and Rampage’s legacy—began to unravel in real time.

Rampage Jackson Responds: Peacemaker or Enabler?

As the story blew up, all eyes turned to Rampage Jackson. His first move was to hit X (formerly Twitter), trying to clear the air before the media buried his son:

“I want to clear up the misinformation about my son, Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler Steuart Smith aka Psycho Stew is awake and stable. Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match. Raja was told that he could get his payback in the ring. I thought it was part of the show. It was bad judgment and at work that went wrong. Raja is an MMA fighter, not a pro wrestler, and had no business involved in an event like this. I don’t condone my son’s actions at all.”

Rampage tried to play peacemaker, acknowledging his son was wrong but also pointing to shady setups by promoters. Days later, his tone changed:

“Say what you want about me. Twist my words all you want. Hopefully none of your kids f up bad enough to have people judge your parenting. When all is said and done, when justice takes place, no matter what happens, I’ll still be a parent that loves all his kids. I’m allowed to complain about the racism.”

Now, Rampage wasn’t just defending his son—he was defending himself as a father and pulling race into the conversation, which only made the backlash louder. MMA Guru and other commentators accused him of dodging accountability and enabling Raja’s behavior.

The $40 Million Lawsuit: The Fallout Gets Real

While LAPD investigates potential felony charges, the real bombshell dropped when Steuart “Psycho Stew” Smith’s family and legal team announced a $40 million civil lawsuit. They claim Raja’s attack not only caused life-threatening injuries but ended Stew’s ability to wrestle and make a living. Stew’s wife, Contessa, said the incident wrecked their family’s financial stability.

Stew, a US Army veteran battling PTSD, used wrestling as therapy. Now, he’s hospitalized with broken facial bones, missing teeth, and a long recovery ahead. The lawsuit isn’t just about medical bills—it’s about setting an example. Promoters are being dragged in, too, after Raja claimed organizers told him to hit Stew as part of the storyline.

“They told me to hit him and just leave. Somebody will pull me off of him and leave. I’m telling you, I’ma hit him as many times as I can. Watch. No, they didn’t tell me to fake him. They said I can hit him for real.”

If true, the blame spreads beyond Raja, but the lawsuit is still targeting the one who threw the punches.

Streaming Ban, Career Destruction, and Rampage’s Legacy

As the clips of Raja’s attack hit social media, Kick wasted no time permanently banning his channel. Overnight, Raja went from a rising MMA and streaming star to a banned problem child with zero platform. His MMA career? Pretty much over. No promotion wants a fighter whose name is tied to a near-death beatdown on live camera.

Rampage’s own legacy is at risk. Once one of UFC’s most charismatic champions, Rampage now finds headlines about himself less about octagon knockouts and more about his son facing prison and him clapping back at fans online. Sponsors and MMA outlets began quietly dropping Rampage’s name from promotional materials. The whispers are clear: nobody wants their brand attached to a potential attempted murder scandal.

The Family Fallout: Parenting Under Fire

The backlash didn’t stop at Raja. Critics turned on Rampage, blaming his parenting for Raja’s actions. Some accused him of passing down anger issues, calling Raja a “psychotic nutcase” acting out his father’s rage. Rampage tried to play the calm father, apologizing and asking fans to pray for Psycho Stew’s recovery. But as the backlash grew, his tone flipped, raging against death threats and media coverage.

Rampage specifically called out MMA Guru, accusing him of using the situation to push racist narratives. Guru fired back:

“I call an attempted murder a dumb animal. Rampage calls me a racist for it. Focus on the attempted murder of your son, failure of a dad—not what names I call them.”

The exchange set the tone: Rampage’s critics now frame him as dodging accountability by pulling the race card. Memes, clips, and threads tearing him down spread fast.

The Victim: Psycho Stew’s Fight for Recovery

Steuart Smith, aka Psycho Stew, isn’t just another wrestler. He’s a US Army veteran who turned to wrestling as therapy. The attack didn’t just injure him physically—it robbed him of his outlet to heal from trauma. Witnesses say Stu was choking on his own blood and teeth as wrestlers tried to save him.

His wife, Contessa, launched a GoFundMe, raising over $150,000 for his recovery. She wrote:

“Steuart Smith is a US Army veteran who used wrestling as an outlet to deal with his PTSD. This incident has not only caused major physical harm, but will also disrupt his career inside the ring and outside of it.”

Promoters, Streamers, and the Blame Game

Promoters are under fire for allegedly setting Raja up for the attack. Raja claims he was told to hit Stew for real, not fake, as part of the show. If true, the blame could spread, but the legal fallout is focused on Raja.

Even streamers like Myron got dragged into the mess for refusing to bash Raja online. Myron snapped:

“Rampage is a friend of mine. I’m not about to bash his son on the internet for views.”

Some respected him for not chasing clout, but others accused him of protecting someone who nearly killed a man on live stream.

What’s Next for Rampage and Raja?

Raja isn’t just fighting for his freedom—he’s fighting against a system that could bury him for decades. If LAPD presses attempted murder charges, Raja could be locked away for 10 to 20 years. The $40 million lawsuit could wipe out Rampage’s fortune, with family assets at risk.

Rampage’s career and legacy hang in the balance. Once a fan favorite, he’s now standing in the fire, defending his son, blaming the system, and clapping back at critics. Whether you see him as loyal or enabling, the scandal is far from over.

The Bottom Line

Rampage Jackson’s son Raja went from rising MMA and streaming star to facing felony charges, a $40 million lawsuit, and a permanent streaming ban. Psycho Stew, a veteran and fan favorite wrestler, is left fighting through a brutal recovery. The wrestling and MMA worlds are dragging both Raja and Rampage into the mud.

Rampage himself is standing in the fire, defending his son, blaming the system, and clapping back at media voices. Whether you side with him or not, one thing’s for sure—the scandal is only just beginning. Promoters, sponsors, and even Rampage’s other kids could get dragged into this storm before it’s all over.

Is Raja just a young fighter set up by shady promoters? Or did he cross the line into something darker? Is Rampage defending his son out of loyalty, or is he blind to the damage this is causing? Drop your thoughts below, because this is one story that’s far from finished.

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