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This article is about the professional wrestler. For the Leeds suburb, see Scott Hall, England.| Scott Hall | |
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| Born | October 20, 1958 Chuluota, Florida |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | The Diamond Studd Razor Ramon Scott Hall Starship Coyote Texas Scott |
| Billed height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Billed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| Billed from | Miami, Florida |
| Trained by | Hiro Matsuda Barry Windham Mike Rotunda |
| Debut | October 1984 |
Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958) is an American professional wrestler. In the course of his career, which has spanned three decades, Hall has wrestled for the American Wrestling Association, the World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Career
American Wrestling Association
"Big" Scott Hall, as he was then known, teamed up with Curt Hennig to win the AWA World Tag Team Championship by defeating "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin & "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal on January 18, 1986. The "Perfect Combination," as they were dubbed by a Pro Wrestling Illustrated article, had many hard fought matches against Buddy Rose & Doug Somers during this time. They eventually lost the belts to "Playboy" Rose and "Pretty Boy" Somers by count-out on May 17, 1986 due to interference by Colonel DeBeers.
Hall first appeared in WCW in the early 1990s. He briefly wrestled under his real name and would later be known as The Diamond Studd, where he was managed by Diamond Dallas Page. In 1992, he began teaming with members of Paul E. Dangerously's Dangerous Alliance. However, the idea of adding him to the stable fell through. Soon after, Hall left to the WWF.
World Wrestling Federation
Hall wrestled in the WWF as Razor Ramon, a Cuban-American from Miami, who was modeled after Tony Montana, Al Pacino's character from the movie Scarface even though his appearance and dress sense resemble Montana's friend Manny Ray. Although he was pushed as a heel (wrestling villain) in his early WWF days, he gained considerable popularity, and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on four occasions, then a record. (The name Razor Ramon is also used, with the suffix HG, by Japanese wrestler/comedian Masaki Sumitani.)
Hall's ladder match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania X for that title is considered to be a classic and was voted Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Match Of The Year for 1994. It was also the first WWF match to receive a five star rating from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Hall was originally scheduled to face Goldust at WrestleMania XII, but had been suspended by the WWF in the weeks prior due to drug abuse. He was not seen on WWF television again until April 1996's In Your House where he jobbed to Vader. As Hall was leaving for WCW, he and three other wrestlers (Shawn Michaels, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Kevin Nash) broke character and celebrated in the ring together; their characters at the time were supposed enemies. The four were known as the Clique.
During his run in the WWF, Hall feuded with the likes of Randy Savage, Mr. Perfect, The 1-2-3 Kid, Ted DiBiase, I.R.S., Diesel, Jeff Jarrett, Shawn Michaels, and Goldust.
World Championship Wrestling
Hall's first appearance on WCW television after leaving the WWF was an unannounced interview where he appeared in street clothes, claiming to be "an outsider." He was then joined in the following weeks by Kevin Nash, the two claiming they were going to undertake a hostile takeover of WCW. The storyline directly paralleled the real-life competition between the WCW and WWF. At the following pay-per-view, Bash at the Beach 1996, The Outsiders, along with a mystery partner, took on Sting, Lex Luger and Randy Savage. The mystery partner turned out to be Hulk Hogan, and the three formed the nWo, or New World Order. The group stormed WCW, enlisting such stars as Syxx (Kliq member, Sean Waltman), The Giant, Buff Bagwell, and others. The group took off in popularity and dominated WCW television for years to come.
Scott Hall would team up with close friend Kevin Nash as the Outsiders, and together they would hold the WCW tag-team titles on numerous occasions throughout 1997, often feuding with The Steiner Brothers. One of Scott Hall's greatest achievements in WCW was his winning of the 60 man battle royal at World War 3 1997 on November 23, 1997. In doing so, he earned a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Title. He would then go on to feud with Larry Zbyszko in late 1997 and eventually wrestled him at Souled Out on January 24, 1998. He lost the match by disqualification.
At WCW Uncensored on March 15, 1998, Hall got his title shot against Sting and lost the match. Scott Hall would then disappear for a short while in early 1998 while the nWo split into two warring factions. Still one half of the tag team champions with Kevin Nash, the thought was that Hall would return alongside his friend in nWo Wolfpac.
On May 17, 1998, at Slamboree, Scott Hall did return to team with Kevin Nash in a title defense against Sting and The Giant. In a shocking moment, Hall turned on Nash, costing them the titles and jumping sides to align himself with Hulk Hogan in nWo Hollywood. Hall would later regain the championships with Giant several weeks later, as they defeated Sting and Nash (whom Sting, who had recently joined the Wolfpac, had chosen to be his tag team partner after defeating Giant in a match for control of the tag team belts) due to outside interference from Bret Hart, who was in the midst of a rivalry with Sting at the time.
Scott Hall would become out of control, and his behavior on TV mirrored his real-life problems with drugs and alcohol. In one vignette on WCW Monday Nitro, Kevin Nash along with WolfPac members Konnan and Lex Luger, followed Hall to a local bar where Hall and Nash had a physical confrontation. He ducked Kevin Nash throughout the summer, but the two former friends eventually faced each other on October 25, 1998 at Halloween Havoc. After powerbombing Hall twice, Nash left the ring and lost the match by count-out in what was seen as an act of mercy for his best friend. Scott Hall would then be ousted by nWo Hollywood after Scott Steiner took control in Hogan's absence in late 1998. He would then refer to himself as the Lone Wolf, and was still as popular as ever amongst fans. On December 27, 1998, at Starrcade, Scott Hall disguised as a security staff member and used a stun gun on WCW champion Goldberg during his title match with Kevin Nash. Not seeing the interference, Kevin Nash covered Goldberg to become the WCW champion and break Goldberg's impressive winning streak.
It seemed the two were seeing eye to eye again, and it all came to a head in January 1999 when the two nWo factions rejoined. Scott Hall feuded with Goldberg and faced him in a "Ladder Tazer Match" at WCW Souled Out. Hall lost the match when Goldberg used the tazer gun on Hall. Scott Hall would then go on to feud with Roddy Piper, and defeated him for the WCW United States Title on February 21, 1999 at SuperBrawl IX. Shortly after, Hall received a foot injury forcing him to forfeit the title. Hall would not be seen again until October 1999 when he and Kevin Nash began sitting at ringside during WCW Television, proclaiming that "the band was getting back together". On November 8, 1999, Scott Hall defeated Bill Goldberg, Bret Hart, and Sid Vicious in a Texas Tornado Ladder Match to regain the United States Title. However, the title was soon stripped due to personal problems and awarded to Chris Benoit. Hall & Nash would eventually team up to defeat WCW Tag-Team Champions Bret Hart and Bill Goldberg on December 13, 1999. But soon afterwards, Scott Hall's personal problems arose again and the tag team titles were stripped from the Outsiders. After the nWo returned in December 1999, Scott Hall soon joined team mates Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Jeff Jarrett, and Scott Steiner in what was coined "nWo 2000."
In the early months of 2000, Scott Hall would get involved in a feud with WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sid Vicious and nWo team mate Jeff Jarrett. Sid pinned Hall in a match also involving Jarrett at SuperBrawl X on February 20, 2000. This would be Scott Hall's last WCW Pay-Per View appearance, and ended his remarkable and successful stint in WCW, and as a member of the nWo.
Extreme Championship Wrestling / New Japan Pro Wrestling
Hall wrestled in ECW for a brief period. He wrestled three non-televised matches on November 10 & 11, 2000. Showing up and stating that he was "Here to visit a friend, that he knew from back when he was a little jabrone" (Justin Credible, who was the ECW World Champion at the time). Then on Christmas Eve 2000, Hall was arrested for DUI and ECW let him go. He then wrestled in Japan and also did some independent shows in the United States. When he was in New Japan, he was a part of nWo Japan/Team 2000/ArisTrisT usually tagging with Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton or Super J/Black Scorpion/nWo Sting. He was very popular with NJPW fans for the duration of his stay. The highlights of his stay in New Japan, however, were defeats: a loss to All Japan Pro Wrestling Triple Crown champion Keiji Mutoh (the match was booked by New Japan, but AJPW referee Kyohei Wada officiated), and a loss to rookie Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was trying to break out into the heavyweight division. After this stint, Hall returned to the WWF (WWE).
World Wrestling Entertainment
Hall returned to the WWF under his real name and as part of the nWo storyline, but this stint was also short-lived. Hogan, Nash and himself first appeared at No Way Out 2002. Soon after, Hall feuded with Steve Austin, to whom he lost at WrestleMania X8. In April 2002, Hall had a feud with Bradshaw, whom he beat at the climax of their feud at Backlash 2002. He left months later after the "plane ride from hell" incident, a return flight from Europe back to America. Hall had legal issues at the time, having had reportedly sexually harassed a flight attendant.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Hall worked for TNA very periodically between 2002 and 2004. He was on TNA's debut PPV, and later on teamed up with Sean Waltman when he made his debut in the promotion. Hall disappeared until late 2004, when he made his return alongside the debut of Kevin Nash. They were both signed and offered contracts as TNA prepared for their first monthly PPV, Victory Road. Hall joined Nash and Jeff Jarrett in the Kings of Wrestling, a stable similar to the nWo, but the angle was short-lived. Hall bounced around the promotion for a few more months before leaving due to reportedly suffering a minor stroke.
Independent circuit / WWE Legends deal
Hall, Nash, and Waltman were at an autograph session and interview for Ringsidefest.com's 2006 event in New York City. Reportedly this is the first time the three have been in a room together in over four years. Hall also made the announcement that he had signed a WWE Legends deal. It is also reported that Hall is attempting to drop weight so he may return to the ring for one of the "big two" (TNA or WWE)
Waltman was asked on the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show if he still speaks to Hall, and replied, "I would call Scott if I knew where he was; he keeps changing his number. The guy's seriously MIA, he's probably drunk somewhere.. I'm worried about him."
Personal Life
Hall has two children with his first wife Dana. They were married in 1989 and divorced in 1998. Hall is now married to Jessica Hart.
Wrestling facts
- Finishing and signature moves
- Outsider's Edge / Razor's Edge (Crucifix powerbomb)
- Snap-Ab Suplex (Scott Hall Memorial Slam) (Fallaway slam)
- Snap-Ab Superplex (Super fallaway slam)
- Hall Buster (Bulldog)
- Super belly to back suplex
- Discus punch
- Chokeslam
- Neckbreaker
- Sleeper hold
- Abdominal stretch
- Managers
- Nicknames
- The Bad Guy
- Big
- Coyote
- Last Call
- Lone Wolf
- Magnum
Championships and accomplishments
- PWI ranked him # 72 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003
- PWI ranked him # 40 the 100 best tag teams of the PWI Years with Kevin Nash in 2003
- PWI ranked him # 98 of the 100 best tag teams of the PWI Years with Curt Hennig
- PWI Most Improved Award (1992)
- PWI Match of the Year, vs. Shawn Michaels in a ladder match (1994)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year, with Kevin Nash (1997)
- WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- WCW World Tag Team Championship (7 times, 6-times with Kevin Nash, 1-time with The Giant)
- WCW World Television Championship (1 time)
- WCW World War 3 Battle Royal winner (1997)
- WWC Caribbean Champion (1 time)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Match of the Year (1994, versus Shawn Michaels)
- 5-Star Match: vs. Shawn Michaels (Ladder match, WrestleMania X, March 20 1994)
References
External links
Categories:- 1958 births
- American professional wrestlers
- American Wrestling Association alumni
- Extreme Championship Wrestling alumni
- Living people
- New World Order wrestlers
- People from Florida
- The Kliq
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling alumni
- World Championship Wrestling alumni
- World Wrestling Entertainment alumni
- Military brats