Raja Jackson Shows Up To L.A. Court ... No Comment On Criminal Charges

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9:56 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has learned Raja Jackson pled not guilty to the charges during his hearing on Monday. He's now due back in court in November.

Raja Jackson entered a Los Angeles court on Thursday to face criminal charges related to his attack on Syko Stu ... and he made it clear on his way in, he's not ready to comment on the matter publicly.

TMZ Sports shot Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's son as he walked into the San Fernando Courthouse ... and despite being peppered with questions about his case, Raja remained mum.

Wearing a black shirt, black pants and black tie ... Raja stared ahead as he strolled into the building flanked by men who appeared to be his lawyers.

Paul Walter Hauser Side Hustle in the Wrestling Ring Talks Barbed Wire and Thumb Tacks

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OUT OF THE RING, INTO THE NEWSROOM

Actor and comedian Paul Walter Hauser popped in to our newsroom Friday to talk wrestling, West Hollywood and playing against type on TMZ Live ... and we even learned about a special relationship he has with Bruce Springsteen.

The "Naked Gun" actor dropped by to record a podcast with our wrestling aficionados Roger and Branson ... he tells us he's been directing and producing segments for MLW -- Major League Wrestling -- and it turns out he's a player as well ... with 22 matches already under his belt. And he's got thoughts about the recent Raja Jackson brouhaha.

PWH gives a shout-out to Mark Wahlberg's many, many brands ... and you gotta watch the full clip to learn about his hilarious NSFW connection to The Boss ... beyond his role in the upcoming biopic starring Jeremy Allen White.

Check him out on the next episode of "Inside The Ring" next week!

WWE Superstar Damian Priest Down To Hit SB Stage W/ Bad Bunny ... Ready To Learn Dance Moves!!!

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WHAT CAN'T HE ACHIEVE!!!

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show could very well feature something no other NFL act ever has -- a WWE Superstar as a backup dancer!!!

Damian Priest tells TMZ Sports ... he's super down to hit the SB LX stage in February to give his good pal Benito a lift if he wants one.

"If you need me to learn some dance moves and break it down," the wrestler said, "I can figure it out!"

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 'Smashing Machine' A Total Knockout?!! 'TMZ Movie Tea' Packs A👊

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THE ROCK SMASHES THIS NEW ROLE!!!

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is smashing expectations with his boldest role yet -- stepping away from blockbuster bravado to deliver a raw, unflinching turn in "The Smashing Machine."

It’s another week, another episode of "TMZ Movie Tea" with Jabeen Waheed... and she’s serving up a must-see: Dwayne as real-life MMA legend Mark Kerr -- a fighter battling way more than opponents in the ring!

Addiction, fame, and a rocky marriage to Dawn (Emily Blunt!!) fuel this brutal personal drama -- with Benny Safdie in the director’s chair.

Early buzz says this could be the role that finally throws The Rock into the Oscar ring ... so, you watching or what?!

Kim K, Justin Bieber We Show (Up For) Speed!!! Big Names Hit Series Launch Party

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LAST DAY OF U.S. TOUR!!!

Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Suni Lee all hit an event on Tuesday ... but no, it wasn't for an awards show -- it was all thanks to IShowSpeed!!

The streaming superstar hosted a night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ... and a bunch of A-listers were present for the premiere of his six-episode YouTube series, "Speed Goes Pro."

Some of the biggest celebrities rolled through in support ... including Kim K, who chatted with Speed about his 35-day tour that wrapped up in L.A. She also brought some of her kids to meet him ... earning her some major cool mom points.

Logan Paul Shows Off New Pad ... $32.5 Mil Puerto Rico Mansion!!!

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Logan Paul's got a new house -- a $32.5 million crib in Puerto Rico -- and on Wednesday, he showed his fans it has ALL the bells and whistles.

In a vlog posted to his YouTube page, the WWE Superstar explained to his followers that after having a daughter and marrying Nina Agdal, he upgraded from his old Dorado mansion to a new one nearby.

He showed the home has a big pool, a tennis court, an elevator, a theater room ... and one helluva view.

Hulk Hogan Honored With Special Beer ... 'Hulkamania Forever'

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Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand is honoring its co-founder ... releasing a limited edition "Hulkamania Forever" light brew to celebrate the legacy of the wrestling legend!

The special tribute product will feature new cans decked out in Hogan's famed red and yellow color scheme, as well as the WWE logo ... an item that'll surely be a must-have for fans when it hits shelves in a matter of weeks.

"We're proud to partner with WWE to create a true tribute to the legendary Hulk Hogan," Chad Bronstein, Real American Beer co-founder, told us. "This campaign brings together two iconic American brands, a collector-tier release, and a national megaphone -- it's a powerful moment for our fans, our partners, and our future."

Cody Rhodes Having 2 Baby Girls Is The Best ... Now I Need More $$$!!!

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WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is over the moon about being a two-time girl dad ... but he tells TMZ Sports, as great an honor as it is, he now needs to find a way "to make a ton more money!"

We caught up with the current Undisputed WWE Champion out in NYC ahead of his title defense at "Wrestlepalooza" on Saturday ... and asked about the Rhodes fam's big news that came out just a few weeks ago -- the birth of their second daughter.

"It's the greatest gift ever," he said. "Two little baby girls. The first thing you think of is ... how lucky and blessed you are, and how blessed we are to have Lani in our lives."

Raja Jackson Escorted Out Of Apartment In Cuffs ... Arrest Video Shows

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WALKED OUT IN CUFFS

TMZ Sports has obtained video from the moments after Raja Jackson was arrested on a felony charge of battery with serious bodily injury ... and in the footage, you can see Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's son was not pleased to be in 'cuffs.

We're told the arrest took place at around 9 AM on Thursday at an apartment complex in Huntington Beach, CA ... after officers executed an arrest warrant.

Raja can be seen in the clip being escorted away from a residence by two police officers. Wearing a jacket and pants, he seemed ticked, and at one point, he appeared to question why a bystander was recording the situation.

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Rampage Jackson Raja 'Doing OK' After Arrest ... 'He F***ed Up'

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LEARNED HIS LESSON

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson said his son was back home and "doing OK" hours after he was booked for felony battery on Thursday ... telling his buddies he's well aware of the fact Raja "f***ed up."

Rampage went live on Kick following the 25-year-old's arrest ... and at one point, he opened up on the aftermath of the Knokx Pro Wrestling scandal that left Syko Stu (aka Stuart Smith) hospitalized.

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"I'm doing OK, I'm holding up well," Rampage said ... adding he understands the situation is no longer under his control.

WWE WrestleMania 43 Heading To Saudi Arabia

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GOIN' GLOBAL

For the first time in WWE history, WrestleMania is leaving North American soil -- the company just announced Saudi Arabia will host the annual event in 2027.

Triple H and Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh just made the announcement minutes ago during a news conference in Las Vegas. They were joined by big names like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Stephanie Vaquer and Charlotte Flair.

"We could not be more excited for this opportunity," Triple H said. "This is an opportunity to show the world what I think most people already know, that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world, and excites fans from everywhere."

Brooke Hogan I Don't Regret Being Left Off Will ... $5M Doesn't Buy Happiness

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Brooke Hogan is standing by her decision to be removed from Hulk Hogan's will ... even though it means she won't get any of her late father's nearly $5 million in assets.

Brooke tells TMZ ... "His decision is no surprise to me. It's what I asked for, I stand by it with no regrets. My dad knows I'm a hard worker and I have been surviving without his money for a long, long time."

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NOT A BENEFICIARY

Hulk's daughter says she's supported herself through her own hard work, been through tough financial situations in the past, and experienced firsthand that money does not buy happiness.

WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Suffers Stroke ... On Road To Recovery

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WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler was forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance after suffering a stroke ... but the good news is he's already on the road to recovery, TMZ Sports has learned.

Jerry's ex-fiancee and caregiver tells us he experienced the medical issue in Florida last Friday at one of his homes. Luckily, he says his daughter is taking him back to his primary residence, where he will rest up for a few more weeks before getting back to normal.

Lawler was set to appear at HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati starting on Friday ... but organizers announced Monday he would not be attending "due to some personal matters."

Hulk Hogan $5 Million Will At Stake ... Beneficiaries Still Unknown

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Hulk Hogan granted his daughter Brooke her wish to be removed from his will ... because she isn't gonna receive a penny of his almost $5 million in assets, according to new court documents.

The WWE legend's son Nick filed court documents Tuesday -- first obtained by Us Weekly -- which say Hulk left behind $200,000 in cryptocurrency, $799,000 in personal property and intellectual property, as well as his right to publicity, worth about $4 million.

Nick left blank the monetary amount for a possible medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from Hulk's alleged botched neck surgery in May, months before his death.

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Rob Van Dam John Cena Clash Was On Table ... As Part Of Farewell Tour

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YOU CAN'T SEE ME FIGHT JOHN CENA

Wrestling legend Rob Van Dam's blowing the minds of wrestling fans, telling the guys at TMZ's "Inside the Ring" that he was actually in talks with WWE about a potential match against John Cena as part of his farewell tour!

RVD was the most recent guest on TMZ's wrestling podcast ... where he revealed news about the discussions, saying he was in talks about a possible match before suffering a double heel fracture during a recent match.

That's shocking 'cause there are only 7 days left on Cena’s year-long farewell tour ... where he's been wrestling foes from past and present, including CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and an upcoming match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza.

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EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

Brooke Hogan Attending Hulk Doc Premiere ... Despite Brother's Lawsuit

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Brooke Hogan will be in attendance at the premiere of Bubba The Love Sponge's Hulk documentary later Friday ... this despite her brother, Nick, suing the radio personality over the work.

Hulk's daughter tells TMZ Sports there are several reasons why she'll have a seat in Tampa, Fla for the first screening of "Video Killed The Radio Star: The Untold Story Of The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal" -- with No. 1 being she's loyal to Bubba.

She told us the shock jock -- real name Todd Clem -- "helped our family a TON over the years and I know he was a true friend to my dad. My brother and I knew him as 'Uncle Bubba.'"