WRESTLER Scott Hall, professionally known as Razor Ramon, passed away after being taken off life support Monday afternoon and several other wrestlers like Hulk Hogan have shared tributes following his death.
WWE broke the news of the retired wrestler's death at the start of its show, Monday Night Raw, on March 14.
Earlier this month, Hall, 63, was rushed to the hospital after falling and breaking his hip. He then suffered three heart attacks after a blood clot got loose, and was placed on life support.
Many of the former wrestler's friends took to Twitter and other platforms to pay tribute to the star, including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Hulk Hogan, and Paige.
In a video on Twitter, Hogan gave a tribute to Hall apparently at his bar in Tampa and said, "Scott Hall resurrected me. He put me back on the map. I love him."
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Where is Scott Hall from?
The former WWE wrestler is from St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
He moved around every year when he was a child, and went to high school in West Germany.
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How tall was Scott Hall?
The WWE wrestler stood at a towering six feet, seven inches, and his billed weight was 287 lbs.
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Health struggles and substance use
Hall previously revealed how he would use steroids to enhance his performance in the ring.
He would then take cocaine after a match and mix downers and booze, washing anti-anxiety med Xanax, down with beer, he had previously said.
His health had been much better since his retirement.
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Hall was hospitalized after fall
After a bad fall earlier this month, Hall was hospitalized and reportedly suffered a broken hip.
Jerry Jarrett broke the news about Hall via Facebook.
He said: “Just got off the phone with my friend Scott Hall.
“He fell and broke his hip and he’s in the hospital. Prayers will help him recover.”
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Was Scott Hall married?
Scott Hall was in three different marriages, with two women.
Scott was previously married to Dana Lee Burgio in 1990. However, the pair divorced in 1998. A year after their divorce, Scott, and Dana remarried in 1999, only to have their second divorce in 2001.
Subsequently, Scott married Jessica Hart in 2006. However, their marriage ended within a year after they divorced in 2007.
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Hall of Fame
Hall was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame in 2014.
Hall then received a second induction when the New World Order members were added in 2020
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Hall had spring appearances scheduled
Hall previously had plans to attend WrestleMania this year in April.
He was scheduled to hit Dallas, Texas for a number of appearances up until his accident and subsequent death.
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What is WrestleMania X?
WrestleMania X was the World Wrestling Federation's 10th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event.
It took place in Madison Square Garden in New York on March 20, 1994.
The WWF Championship, which was defended in two battles, was the main event of the pay-per-view.
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What is WrestleMania X?
WrestleMania X was the World Wrestling Federation's 10th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event.
It took place in Madison Square Garden in New York on March 20, 1994.
The WWF Championship, which was defended in two battles, was the main event of the pay-per-view.
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Help through his addiction
According to the New York Times, Hall suffered from drug and alcohol misuse outside the ring and went to rehab at least a dozen times.
He said that WWE helped him with part of his treatment and that another wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page, was essential in his recuperation.
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Most famous Scott Hall performances
At WrestleMania X and SummerSlam 1995, he had ladder battles against Shawn Michaels for the championship belt, which was hoisted above the ring on a ladder.
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When did Scott Hall begin his career?
Hall began his wrestling career in 1984 and debuted as the Diamond Studd in World Championship Wrestling in 1991.
The next year, he became Razor Ramon in the rival WWE, then known as the World Wrestling Federation, a persona he said was inspired by Al Pacino's Tony Montana in Scarface.
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Kevin Nash's heartbreaking tweet
In addition to his touching Instagram post about Scott Hall's passing, Kevin Nash also took to Twitter to remember his friend.
"You never realize how much you love someone until you can't," he wrote alongside a photo of the duo.
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What is Scott Hall's net worth?
Hall's net worth is estimated to be around $3million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
During his time at WCW, he and Hulk Hogan helped the program beat WWF's TV ratings for 83 weeks straight.
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Nikki Bella: 'Doesn't seem real'
Nikki Bella posted a tribute to Scott Hall on Twitter, after WWE announced his passing.
"I’ll cherish our memories and always be so beyond grateful for your words and encouragement," she wrote.
"Has always meant so much to Brie and I. Lots of love and prayers to the family."
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'A fine machine gone too soon'
"We’ve lost so many wrestlers from my era, and this is just one more to a list that’s far too long," Bret Hart continued in his Facebook post tribute.
"I won’t blame any one thing, but I do believe that if the days of wrestling 300 days a year had been kinder and more considerate, if we could’ve been home with our loved ones more, many of my old friends and brothers would still be here."
"I think Scott would smile to know that so many people really loved him and will truly miss him. One more wrestler. A fine machine gone too soon."
"My thoughts and prayer go out to his family, friends, and loved ones."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Bret Hart's tribute
Canadian-American professional wrestler Bret Hart shared a tribute to Scott Hall on Facebook.
"I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Scott Hall," he began.
"I wasn’t very close with Scott in his later years, but upon reflection, I can flashback to many happy and fun memories of the days when he was my friend. I think Scott carried many heavy crosses long before I ever knew him."
"He was a good friend to Owen long before he became Razor Ramon. Wrestling life can be so much fun, and at the same time, it can take all you have at the same time," he added.
"I will always remember Scott in the better times with his cool, dry sense of humour while playing gently with my sons. We had many matches and he was a hard worker."
"I loved my matches with him at Royal Rumble and the first King of the Ring in 1993. I fondly look back on so many terrific matches he had with Owen, Davey Boy, Sean Waltman (123 Kid), and Shawn Michaels."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Triple H: 'I'm gutted'
WWE star Triple H expressed his heartbreak in a tribute to Scott Hall on Twitter:
"’m gutted…Lost a brother," he wrote.
"I love you Scott!!"
"I’ll see you down the road…"
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'Go rest high'
"He was shocked to hear this from me," Johnson continued his tribute to Hall on Instagram.
"We came up in different eras. He knew I was a student of the game, but had no idea he was one of the ones I studied."
"He thought that was so cool and we went out there that night and lit it the f**k up inside that ring," he added.
"It was my honor, brother. And 'thank you for the house.' Go rest high."
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'Lost a legend'
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a tribute to Scott Hall on his Instagram account on Tuesday.
"Pro wrestling just lost a legend in Scott Hall," he wrote.
"Scott came from an era of pro wrestling where wrestlers were the biggest and toughest men on the planet. Scott was a big man who was athletically gifted. Tough as hell."
"And inside that ring, he was an extraordinarily talented and intense athlete," he added.
"Before my match here with Scott, I made sure to tell him how much his in ring work influenced me. When I was a rookie in wrestling, I would study Scott’s matches. His style, intensity, crispness and his excellent in ring IQ and psychology,"
"I studied his matches, frame by frame," he continued.
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Why 'Razor Ramon?'
Scott Hall said his wrestling character Razor Ramon was greatly influenced by Al Pacino's portrayal of Tony Montano in "Scarface."
"Business was really gimmick driven and merch driven at that time. You had to have a hook," Hall said in an interview.
Hall based Razor Ramon off Tony Montano and implemented his signature wet, slicked back hair and ever present toothpick.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Where is Scott Hall from?
The former WWE wrestler was from St Mary's County, Maryland.
He moved around every year when he was a child, and went to high school in West Germany.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Was Scott Hall married?
Scott Hall was in three different marriages, with two women.
Scott was previously married to Dana Lee Burgio in 1990. However, the pair divorced in 1998. A year after their divorce, Scott, and Dana remarried in 1999, only to have their second divorce in 2001.
Subsequently, Scott married Jessica Hart in 2006. However, their marriage ended within a year after they divorced in 2007.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Hall was hospitalized after fall
After a bad fall earlier this month, Hall was hospitalized and reportedly suffered a broken hip before his death.
Jerry Jarrett broke the news about Hall's fall via Facebook.
He said: “Just got off the phone with my friend Scott Hall."
“He fell and broke his hip and he’s in the hospital. Prayers will help him recover.”
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Hall and the New World Order
Hall was a multi-time WWE Intercontinental Champion during his run with WWE.
Hall enjoyed great success working for Vince McMahon and claimed the Intercontinental Championship.
He and best friend Kevin Nash then shook up the whole business when they quit WWE after failing to agree to a new contract and headed to rival promotion WCW.
The pair and Hulk Hogan then formed the iconic New World Order faction that led to WCW beating WWE in the TV ratings for 83 weeks.
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