The pro wrestling industry runs on scripts and tightly rehearsed choreography. But sometimes the thin line between performance and a real fight disappears. That is exactly what happened at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event in California, where 21-year-old Raja Jackson — the son of former UFC champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson — turned a planned 'revenge' scene into a brutal beatdown.
"Revenge" Went Off Script
According to the organizers' plan, Raja, who since 2022 has had three professional MMA bouts (record 2–1), was supposed to "answer" Psycho Stu in the ring for blindsiding him backstage with a beer can. However, instead of safe pro wrestling spots, Jackson Jr. used real MMA skills: he executed a power slam and then moved into ground-and-pound. The opponent lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital. Viewers following the broadcast on Raja's channel on Kick witnessed kayfabe collapsing live; the fighter's account was later banned on the platform.
Father's Reaction and a "Hotline" Call
Quinton Jackson was running his own stream at the time and was not in the arena. He responded cautiously to messages in the chat, noting that "hardcore" moments sometimes happen in wrestling. In a separate phone call that made it on air, Raja was told the victim's condition was critical; his brief reply — "my fault" — only added fuel to the fire.
An Awkward Statement and Apologies With Caveats
Later, Rampage issued a statement, calling what happened "a staging that got out of control," clarifying that his son had taken a blow to the head minutes before the bout and that the organizers had supposedly given carte blanche for "revenge" in the ring. He stressed that Raja is an MMA fighter, not a professional wrestler, and that he should not have engaged in any contact at all since he recently suffered a concussion. The text included an apology to Psycho Stu and wishes for a speedy recovery, but the public seized on the word "disinformation" and criticized the tone: comments increasingly called for Raja to be punished under the law.
Rampage as a Streamer: Family Sketches and Controversial Jokes
In recent years, Jackson Sr. has been actively growing his streaming: from gaming on Twitch he moved to life content on Kick and YouTube, where he racks up hundreds of thousands of views. The highlight reels feature a "back to school" stunt for content, pool parties, mini-golf and karting with his son. On his streams, Rampage often teases Raja: calls him a weakling, mocks his vegetarianism, and sets up light "sparring" sessions for the camera. Raja once said that his resentment toward his father dates back to childhood — an anecdotal yet telling detail about their relationship.
Where the Red Line Is Drawn
Wrestling is a show with safety rules, while MMA is a sport where strikes are genuinely dangerous. In California at Knokx Pro, that line was crossed, and the consequences were real: a knockout, hospitalization, a platform ban, and public backlash. The story involving Rampage's son is a clear reminder: when real aggression enters a scripted world, accountability is measured not by clicks and hype but by people's health and legal risks.
