Scott Hall

Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer

Scott Hall - Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer
Born

October 20th, 1958
67 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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