Scott Hall
Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer
Born
October 20th, 1958
66 years ago
Died
March 14th, 2022
3 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A professional wrestler with a significant career spanning multiple decades. Utilized the ring name Razor Ramon during tenure with World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Pioneered the use of the 'bad guy' persona in wrestling. Helped form the New World Order (nWo) stable in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), which revolutionized wrestling storylines. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, recognized for contributions to the wrestling industry.
Utilized the ring name Razor Ramon in WWF
Formed the nWo in WCW
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014
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