History of Scott Hall in Timeline
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.
October 20, 1958: Scott Hall's Birth
On October 20, 1958, Scott Oliver Hall was born. He later became a well-known American professional wrestler.
1983: Scarface Movie Release
In 1983, the movie Scarface was released, which served as inspiration for the Razor Ramon character in the WWF.
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.
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.
March 16, 1998: Hall sent to rehab after appearing intoxicated on Nitro
On March 16, 1998, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash appeared on Nitro heavily intoxicated and under the influence of painkillers. As a result, Hall was (legitimately) taken off TV for a short while and forced by WCW to enter rehab.
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.
October 10, 2008: Hall Arrested at Roast of The Iron Sheik
On October 10, 2008, Scott Hall was arrested during a roast of The Iron Sheik in New Jersey after reacting angrily to a joke about Owen Hart's death.
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".
May 14, 2010: Hall Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting a Police Officer
On May 14, 2010, Scott Hall was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer after becoming aggressive at a bar in Chuluota, Florida. He was also found to be heavily intoxicated.
October 2010: Hall Checks Out of Rehab and Receives Medical Implants
In early October 2010, Scott Hall checked out of a rehab facility paid for by WWE. Weeks later, he had both a defibrillator and a pacemaker implanted in his chest.
April 6, 2011: Hall Hospitalized Due to a Seizure
On April 6, 2011, Scott Hall was reportedly taken to the hospital due to a seizure, although his representative stated he was being treated for extremely low blood pressure.
April 6, 2012: Hall Arrested for Domestic Disturbance
On April 6, 2012, Scott Hall was arrested in Chuluota, Florida, for a domestic disturbance involving his girlfriend, Lisa Howell. Allegedly, Hall choked Howell while he was drunk, although he denied the allegations and the charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
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.
2014: WWE Hall of Fame Induction (Singles)
In 2014, Scott Hall was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a singles competitor, recognizing his individual contributions to wrestling.
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.
January 22, 2018: Hall Returns as Razor Ramon on Raw 25 Years
On January 22, 2018, Scott Hall, as Razor Ramon, returned in a segment featuring D-Generation X, The Bálor Club, and The Revival during Raw 25 Years.
July 22, 2019: Hall Returns to WWE for RAW Reunion
On July 22, 2019, Scott Hall returned to WWE for the RAW Reunion show.
2020: WWE Hall of Fame Induction as Part of nWo
In 2020, Scott Hall was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the nWo faction, celebrating the group's impact on the wrestling world.
April 2021: Hall Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame as Part of the nWo
In April 2021, Scott Hall was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time as a member of the New World Order, along with Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Sean Waltman. This was part of the Hall's class of 2020, with the induction taking place in April 2021 due to the previous year's ceremony being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Hall of Fame induction ceremony Incident
The night before the 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Scott Hall was in bad shape and passed out at a bar due to alcohol abuse.
February 2022: Offer to Move in With Hall
In February 2022, Waltman offered to move in with Hall to help with his health issues related to alcohol abuse.
March 14, 2022: Scott Hall's Death
On March 14, 2022, Scott Hall passed away. He was known for his work in WCW as Scott Hall and in WWF/WWE as Razor Ramon.
March 2022: Scott Hall's Death
In March 2022, Scott Hall died at the age of 63 after struggling with health issues.
March 2022: Similarities between Razor Ramon and Diamond Studd Character
In March 2022, it was noted that Razor Ramon character maintained "cocky and cool" aspects which were similar to his WCW "Diamond Studd" character.
January 2024: Hall Posthumously Becomes a Grandfather
In January 2024, Scott Hall posthumously became a grandfather through his daughter, Cassidy.
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