Imagine witnessing a live wrestling event turn into a real-life horror show! Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, has found himself in hot water after a shocking assault on wrestler Stuart Smith during an event in Los Angeles.

This incident unfolded during a professional wrestling match that was supposed to be a night of entertainment. But what should have been scripted fun spiraled into chaos when Raja stormed the ring, lifted Syko Stu — the stage name of Smith — and brutally slammed him to the mat. What followed was even more disturbing: Raja delivered a flurry of punches to Smith, who appeared knocked out cold. The aftermath was harrowing; Smith had to be rushed to the hospital, suffering severe head injuries, though thankfully, he was conscious and able to communicate with his family.

UFC legend Matt Brown, who doesn't even follow professional wrestling closely, was stunned by the footage. Speaking candidly on his podcast, he expressed disbelief, saying, "If this was anybody other than ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son, I don’t think there’d be any empathy here at all but we all love ‘Rampage.’ He’s the man.” Brown’s frustration was palpable as he questioned why Raja felt empowered to act so violently, especially when such a brutal act should never be mistaken for a scripted skit.

In the wake of the incident, the Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation. Initially classified as an attempted murder, detectives later adjusted the charge to “felony battery,” as the details of the incident came to light. As of now, no charges have been filed, but many, including Brown, believe it’s only a matter of time before serious repercussions come Raja's way. Brown made a strong point, emphasizing, “There’s not a lot to investigate. There’s a video that shows it pretty clearly. What do we need to investigate here?”

Brown also highlighted the unfairness of Raja’s actions, noting that Smith was not prepared to fight back. “Dude’s lucky,” he said, reflecting on how things could have been much worse. In light of the incident, it was revealed that Smith is a military veteran who turned to wrestling to cope with PTSD. A GoFundMe campaign was launched for Smith’s medical expenses, raising over $49,000 in just a few hours, showcasing the community's overwhelming support.

In a contrasting viewpoint, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland called for understanding and rehabilitation for Raja rather than imprisonment. Strickland shared his own past with law enforcement, suggesting that often rehabilitation can be more effective than punishment. But Brown remained skeptical, arguing that a reckless act like Raja’s shouldn't go unpunished. "The dude was defenseless and then knocked out. Like f*ck him,” Brown asserted, calling for accountability.

“What a mess,” Brown concluded, hoping for Smith’s recovery while expressing the need for fairness in the justice system when it comes to Raja’s actions. “Love ‘Rampage,’ but hopefully justice is done and his son gets what he deserves.”