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Scott Hall

Scott Oliver Hall was an American professional wrestler best known for performing as Razor Ramon in the WWF and under his real name in World Championship Wrestling.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Scott Oliver Hall was an American professional wrestler best known for performing as Razor Ramon in the WWF and under his real name in World Championship Wrestling. He was a founding member of the New World Order (nWo) and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice. Hall died in 2022 at age 63.

Professional wrestling career

Hall began his professional wrestling career in 1984. He worked for several major promotions, including Championship Wrestling from Florida, World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. His best-known character was Razor Ramon, and later he was one of WCW's most prominent figures under his own name.

New World Order

In 1996, Hall became one of the founding members of the nWo alongside Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan. The group became one of the most influential factions in professional wrestling history.

Championships and accomplishments

Hall won multiple titles across major promotions, including the WWF Intercontinental Championship four times and several tag team and singles titles in WCW. His achievements contributed to his recognition as one of wrestling's notable stars of the 1990s.

Later life and death

Hall made later appearances in wrestling after his main run ended, including work with TNA and Hall of Fame honors from WWE. He died on March 14, 2022, at age 63, following complications after hip surgery and heart attacks.

Key facts

  • Hall began his professional wrestling career in 1984 and became widely known as Razor Ramon in the WWF.
  • He was a founding member of the New World Order (nWo) in World Championship Wrestling.
  • He won the WWF Intercontinental Championship four times.
  • He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 and again in 2020 as part of the nWo.
  • Hall died on March 14, 2022, at age 63.
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Canadian context

Scott Hall had a major impact on professional wrestling watched by Canadian audiences through WWF/WWE and WCW broadcasts, and his nWo storyline was influential in North American wrestling culture, including in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Scott Hall?
Scott Hall was an American professional wrestler best known as Razor Ramon in the WWF and as a founding member of WCW's nWo.
What was Scott Hall's real name?
His birth name was Scott Oliver Hall.
What is Scott Hall best known for?
He is best known for his Razor Ramon persona and for helping found the New World Order (nWo) in WCW.
How many times was Scott Hall inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?
He was inducted twice: once individually in 2014 and again in 2020 as part of the nWo.
What championships did Scott Hall win?
Among other titles, he was a four-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and held multiple WCW tag team and singles championships.
When did Scott Hall die?
Scott Hall died on March 14, 2022, at age 63.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hall
    Supports: Birth name, ring name, career overview, Hall of Fame notes, and death information.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/33505127/wrestling-legend-wwe-hall-famer-scott-hall-dies-63
    Supports: Death at age 63, career significance, and nWo role.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0356084/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, death date, and birth name.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hall
    Supports: Basic biography, WWF/WCW association, and nWo founding member status.