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Rampage Jackson Reports Death Threats as LAPD Probes Son’s Livestreamed Wrestling Assault

Donations for hospitalized wrestler Stuart Smith have surpassed $70,000 for medical costs.

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Overview

  • Los Angeles police classified the Saturday incident as felony battery after an attempted-murder call and said the investigation remains open with no arrests reported.
  • Video from a KnokX Pro event shows Raja Jackson entering the ring, slamming Stuart Smith, and throwing more than 20 punches during a Kick livestream, and Kick has banned Jackson’s account.
  • Smith’s family says he is conscious with severe head and facial injuries and faces a difficult recovery after being treated in critical care.
  • A GoFundMe for Smith has raised about $76,000, with contributions from MrBeast ($10,000), AEW’s Chris Jericho and Swerve Strickland, and NBA player Kristaps Porzingis ($500).
  • Quinton “Rampage” Jackson apologized for his son’s actions, cited a recent concussion for Raja, and said he has received racist death threats and messages calling him a bad father.