Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is no stranger to the spotlight. From the chaos of the UFC Octagon to unexpected antics online, he’s built a life that keeps fans guessing. But lately, the headlines aren’t just about his own adventures; they also involve his son, Raja.

The past month has been turbulent for the Jackson family, and recently, reports emerged that Raja Jackson, 25, was arrested on a felony assault charge following a violent incident at a Los Angeles wrestling academy. The footage, which went viral and caused a frenzy in the combat sports world and beyond. And Jackson Sr.? Well, he’s been stirring the pot as he always does.

‘Rampage’ Jackson open to reality show amid son’s arrest

But even as his son’s arrest grabbed headlines, in a recent Instagram post, Rampage Jackson was promoting an event titled “mud wrestling & BBQ,” writing, “It’s getting messy tonight , Mud Wrestling with some HOTTIES LIVE Now on KICK. Link in bio.” The post drew attention for its sheer randomness amidst the ongoing cloud over his family, and it sparked a fan comment that could actually make big bank for Jackson and his brand.

The fan wrote, “You are consistently involved in the most random yet entertaining activities. I feel like a reality show of your life on Netflix would do well.” Rampage Jackson liked the comment, signaling that the idea might not be as far-fetched as it seems.

Yet, behind the playful posts lies a more serious backdrop. As mentioned earlier, Raja Jackson was captured on video assaulting pro wrestler Stuart Smith, also known as ‘Syko Stu’, at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, about a month ago.

The footage showed Raja slamming Smith on the canvas and striking him repeatedly until he lost consciousness. Other wrestlers intervened, and Raja fled the scene. Smith spent several days in intensive care and later revealed the full extent of his injuries, which, as per reports, included “serious head injury, trauma to both the upper and lower jaws, a laceration to his upper lip, and a fracture to the maxilla bone, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of several teeth.”

Now, reports have indicated that Raja has been arrested on a felony assault charge and is being held on $50,000 bail. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not disclosed further details about the ongoing case.

‘Rampage’ Jackson, meanwhile, has publicly condemned his son’s actions. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, he stated, “I think he should do a little [jail] time. Do a little community service, and go to anger management class, get some therapy.” His words suggest a balance of accountability and concern for rehabilitation, a sentiment that was echoed by another former UFC champion.

Raja Jackson “shouldn’t go to jail” according to Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland, known as much for his colorful opinions as his cage dominance, has weighed in on Raja Jackson’s situation, and his stance is strikingly different from public opinion. Countless voices have called for the 25-year-old to face the harshest penalties, but according to ‘Tarzan’, that may not be the best course of action.

In a lengthy post on X, Strickland wrote, “Jackson’s kid shouldn’t go to jail, I was arrested at 19 for two Felony A GBIs [Great Bodily Injuries],  I would of spent five to six years in prison if the DA had its way. After six years in a cell coming out with nothing, being indoctrinated with gangs and violence, I guarantee I would of k—- someone. There was one guy telling me about how he picked up a m— charge and I remembered being impressed by him. That would of been my future.”

Instead, Strickland accepted a plea deal: 100 days in jail or work release, anger management, victim restitution, and two years navigating the court system. As such, he added, “Bottom line is it’s not about the person in prison, it’s about who they become when they’re out of prison, and I believe if I wasn’t offered that deal I would be dead today and more than likely would of resulted in someone else’s death as well. My two cents … rehabilitation over prison always.”

As such, the Jackson family saga highlights a clash between public spectacle and private responsibility. Rampage Jackson’s playful antics online, with mud wrestling BBQ streams, show a man who thrives in the spotlight, yet his personal life is facing a very serious storm. His son’s arrest and the brutal assault on Syko Stu have brought the family’s challenges into sharp focus, forcing both fans and fighters to wrestle with questions of accountability, justice, and second chances.