Career Timeline of Scott Hall: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Scott Hall built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Scott Hall, also known as Razor Ramon, was a prominent American professional wrestler. He gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as Razor Ramon, a charismatic villain. Later, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he wrestled under his real name, Scott Hall, and played a key role in the formation of the New World Order (nWo), a highly influential stable that revolutionized the wrestling industry. Hall's career was marked by his in-ring talent, captivating personality, and struggles with personal issues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Hall's Career Began in NWA

In 1984, Scott Hall began his wrestling career in the National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) Florida territory, specifically Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), starting a feud with Dusty Rhodes.

1985: Hall joined AWA as Magnum Scott Hall

In 1985, Scott Hall joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA) where he initially wrestled as "Magnum" Scott Hall and later as "Big" Scott Hall.

1985: Joined NWA Central States Territory

In 1985, after leaving Jim Crockett's Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Scott Hall and his tag team partner joined Bob Geigel's NWA Central States territory based in Kansas City.

January 18, 1986: Won AWA World Tag Team Championship

On January 18, 1986, Scott Hall and his tag team partner Curt Hennig defeated Jimmy Garvin and Steve Regal to win the AWA World Tag Team Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

August 1987: WWF House Show Tryout

In August 1987, Scott Hall had a tryout at a WWF house show, teaming with Jerry Allen in a losing effort against Iron Mike Sharpe and Barry Horowitz.

1987: Hall began wrestling for NJPW

In 1987, Scott Hall began wrestling for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he would compete in several matches over the next few years.

1989: Joined WCW

In 1989, Scott Hall joined the NWA's World Championship Wrestling (WCW), debuting as "Gator" Hall and marking the start of his WCW career.

1989: Left AWA for NWA

In 1989, Scott Hall left the American Wrestling Association (AWA) due to disliking the cold weather and recognizing that the AWA was declining, and he joined the NWA.

January 23, 1990: WWF Wrestling Challenge Tryout

On January 23, 1990, Scott Hall had a tryout at a WWF Wrestling Challenge taping in Fort Myers, Florida, where he was defeated by Paul Roma and not signed by the company.

March 2, 1990: Teamed with Larry Cameron in NJPW

On March 2, 1990, Scott Hall teamed with Larry Cameron and defeated Hiroshi Hase & Kuniaki Kobayashi at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan while wrestling for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

December 22, 1990: Competed in CWA Catch Cup '90

On December 22, 1990, Scott Hall, as Texas Scott, competed for the Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) at the "Catch Cup '90" tournament in Bremen, Germany, where he was defeated by The Soul Taker in the final.

1990: Hall continued wrestling for NJPW

In 1990, Scott Hall continued wrestling matches for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), marking the end of his run with the promotion, which began in 1987.

April 29, 1991: Wrestled dark match at WCW

On April 29, 1991, Scott Hall wrestled a dark match in Atlanta, GA, at a taping of World Championship Wrestling.

April 1992: Feud with Dustin Rhodes

In April 1992, Scott Hall, as The Diamond Studd, began a feud with Dustin Rhodes in WCW, interfering in two televised matches Rhodes had with Bobby Eaton.

May 1992: Signed with WWF and Became Razor Ramon

In May 1992, Scott Hall signed with the WWF and took on the persona of Razor Ramon, marking a significant point in his career.

May 18, 1992: First Appearance as Razor Ramon

On May 18, 1992, Scott Hall made his first appearance as Razor Ramon in a dark match against Chris Hahn on a Wrestling Challenge taping.

August 8, 1992: In-Ring Debut as Razor Ramon

On August 8, 1992, Razor Ramon made his in-ring debut on Superstars, defeating local jobber Paul Van Dale with his finishing move, The Razor's Edge.

October 4, 1993: Won WWF Intercontinental Championship

On October 4, 1993, Razor Ramon won the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship by defeating Rick Martel after they were the last two participants in a 20-man battle royal.

1994: Undisputed Intercontinental Champion

In 1994, Razor Ramon defeated Shawn Michaels in a ladder match at WrestleMania X to become the undisputed Intercontinental Champion after retrieving both belts.

May 19, 1995: Razor wins Intercontinental Championship at house show

On May 19, 1995, Razor Ramon defeated Jeff Jarrett in a ladder match at a house show to win his third WWF Intercontinental Championship, becoming the first man to win the title three times.

May 1996: Hall left WWF and signed with WCW

In May 1996, Scott Hall departed from the WWF and subsequently signed with WCW, where he would become a founding member of the nWo.

May 1996: Hall involved in "Curtain Call" incident

In May 1996, Scott Hall, as part of The Kliq, was involved in the "Curtain Call" incident at a MSG show. Hall and Kevin Nash, who were departing for WCW, broke kayfabe with Shawn Michaels and Paul Levesque by celebrating together in the ring, despite their characters being enemies.

May 27, 1996: Hall appears on WCW television as "an outsider"

On May 27, 1996, Scott Hall made his first appearance on WCW television after leaving WWF. He appeared during an unannounced promo from the crowd in street clothes, claiming to be "an outsider."

January 12, 1998: The Outsiders win WCW World Tag Team Championship for fourth time

On January 12, 1998, The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) defeated The Steiner Brothers to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship for the fourth time.

February 2000: Hall left WCW

In February 2000, Scott Hall left WCW after being with the company for four years since his signing with them in 1996.

January 16, 2005: Hall lost to Hardy at Final Resolution

On January 16, 2005, Scott Hall lost to Jeff Hardy at Final Resolution. Following this match, Hall took some time off from wrestling.

August 12, 2007: Hall's JCW Debut at Bloodymania

On August 12, 2007, Scott Hall made his Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) debut at Bloodymania, losing to JCW Heavyweight Champion Corporal Robinson. Hall also took his first-ever bump on thumbtacks during this match.

October 6, 2007: Formation of the Juggalo World Order (JWO)

On October 6, 2007, at Evansville Invasion, Corporal Robinson, Scott Hall, and Violent J formed the Juggalo World Order (JWO) stable.

November 1, 2007: Kevin Nash predicted Hall would be Sting's mystery partner at Genesis

On November 1, 2007, on Impact!, Kevin Nash predicted that Scott Hall would be revealed as Sting's mystery partner at Genesis.

August 24, 2009: Last Call with Scott Hall Debut

On August 24, 2009, Hall began hosting a show on YouTube called Last Call with Scott Hall. Guests included Sid Vicious, Kevin Nash, Ricky Ortiz, Larry Zbyszko, and Sean Waltman.

January 4, 2010: Hall and Waltman Return to TNA

On January 4, 2010, Scott Hall and Waltman returned to TNA on a three-hour Monday night live episode of Impact!, the same night as Hulk Hogan's TNA debut. Hall, Nash, and Waltman reformed their alliance, later named "The Band".

August 11, 2014: Hall Reunites with the New World Order on Raw

On August 11, 2014, Scott Hall appeared on Raw, reuniting the New World Order with Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan to celebrate Hogan's birthday, marking his first appearance on the show since 2002.

January 19, 2015: Hall Reunites with nWo to Beat Down The Ascension

On the January 19, 2015, episode of Raw, Scott Hall appeared with X-Pac and Nash to reunite the nWo, and along with the APA and The New Age Outlaws, they beat down The Ascension.

May 13, 2015: Hall Joins Global Force Wrestling Roster

On May 13, 2015, Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced that Scott Hall was part of their roster.

May 18, 2015: Hall Released from GFW

On May 18, 2015, Scott Hall was released from Global Force Wrestling (GFW).

2015: The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Film

In 2015, Hall was a subject in the film The Resurrection of Jake the Snake, which chronicled his time with DDP and Roberts.

January 30, 2016: Hall Participates in World Association of Wrestling Television Tapings

On January 30, 2016, Scott Hall took part in World Association of Wrestling television tapings at Epic Studios in Norwich, England, which aired on Mustard TV on September 10.

June 2016: Final Wrestling Match

In June 2016, Scott Hall wrestled his final match, marking the end of his in-ring career.

June 17, 2016: Hall's Last Match and Championship Win/Loss

On June 17, 2016, Scott Hall wrestled his last match, defeating Chuck Taylor for the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship at F1RST Wrestling in Des Moines, Iowa. He then lost the title the same day by forfeit.