Pro wrestling legend Scott Hall, who rose to fame in the 1990s as Razor Ramon, died on Monday at the age of 63 after suffering three heart attacks following hip replacement surgery.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the sad news on Monday afternoon, stating, “WWE is saddened to learn that two-time WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall has passed away … WWE extends its condolences to Hall’s family, friends and fans.”
Hall suffered a heart attack Saturday at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, after a blood clot erupted while recovering from a hip replacement surgery last week, wrestling blog PW Torch first reported. He needed surgery after a fall in early March.
Heart attacks caused him to become unresponsive to life support, and family members later took him off the ventilator.
The wrestler, like many other artists, publicly struggled with drug and alcohol abuse during his glory days and has faced health issues from what substance abuse and wrestling has taken on his body.
Hall reportedly got sober in 2013 with the help of his friend and fellow WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page.
However, in 2020, he appears to have relapsed and allegedly attended a virtual meeting while intoxicated. The moderators of the event were forced to end the event early so Hall could be taken care of, Inside the Ropes reported at the time. It is not clear if Hall returned to sobriety after this incident.
Latest: Pro wrestling legend Scott Hall, 63, was taken off life support Monday at a Georgia hospital after suffering three heart attacks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hip. He was photographed at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah in January 2015.
WWE confirmed the sad news on Monday afternoon
Hall’s confidant Kevin Nash, 62, detailed the situation of his failing health in an Instagram post on Sunday, saying medical workers had to “end life support” once Hall’s family was on site amid the health crisis.
“I’m going to lose the only person on this planet that I’ve spent more time with in my life than anyone else,” said Nash, who competed in WWE under the ring name Diesel and then moved to WCW in 1996 to form the groundbreaking New command. World Order Faction (nWo) with Hall and Hulk Hogan. “My heart is broken and I’m so damn sad.
“I love Scott with all my heart, but now I need to prepare my life without him in the present. I was lucky to have a friend who took me at face value, and I him.
Nash concluded by saying, “As we prepare for life without him, just remember that a great guy is leaving and you won’t see another like him again.” See you Scott. I couldn’t love a person more than you.
Hall suffered a heart attack at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia on Saturday after a blood clot came off as he recovered from hip replacement surgery he underwent last week after breaking his hip earlier this month.
Hall, like many other artists, struggled publicly with drug and alcohol abuse during his glory days and faced health problems as substance abuse and wrestling took a toll on his body. He sobered up in 2013 but apparently relapsed in 2020. It is unclear if he was sober at the time of his death.
Hall was twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as Razor Ramon in 2014 and for his work with the nWo in 2020.
Hall initially broke into the professional wrestling business in the 1980s at the NWA’s Florida Territory and later rose to national prominence in the AWA tag team alongside the late Kurt “Mr. Perfect Hanning.
His square circle career began in 1992 when he joined WWE as Razor Ramon, based on Al Pacino character Tony Montana from Scarface.
Hall established himself as the top player in the organization through feuds with icons such as the late “Macho” Randy Savage, Bret “Hitman” Hart, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, and Shawn Michaels (whom he had a ladder match with). with Wrestlemania X in 1994, which is still considered an all-time classic).
His move to WCW in 1996 with Nash took the organization to new heights as it fought WWE during the industry’s boom.
He later returned to WWE in 2002 after the closure of WCW in 2001 and was inducted into the organization’s hall of fame twice: as Razor Ramon in 2014 and for his work with the nWo in 2020.
The well-traveled veteran has also wrestled for organizations such as ECW, WWC, NJPW and other organizations throughout his long career.
Hall’s confidant Kevin Nash, 62, detailed the situation in an Instagram post on Sunday, saying medical workers had to “end life support” once Hall’s family was on site amid the health crisis.
Hall fought wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin in 2002.
Hall’s friend Sean “X-Pac” Waltman confirmed veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer’s report that Hall was off life support.
Following the news of Hall’s death on Monday, a number of professional wrestlers tweeted memorial messages in memory of the late star.
“My family and I are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Scott Hall,” said wrestler Joe Henning, son of the late Kurt Henning. “I have known him for most of my life and I will miss him greatly. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. #RIPScotthall.
Nikki Bella wrote: “This doesn’t feel real. RIP Scott. You were the light. I will cherish our memories and will forever be eternally grateful for your words and support. He has always meant so much to Bree and me. Lots of love and prayers for the family.”
“The world loves you Scott Hall, a hero to many, including me,” reiterated wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, aka Paige.
“Razor Ramon was one of my favorite wrestlers when I was a kid,” recalls Matt Cardona, now a professional wrestler. “When I was wrestling for WWE, I met Scott Hall and interacted with him on a different level. He was a fucking man. He was always very cool and cheered me up.”
“Everyone at BT Sport sends their condolences to the friends and family of Scott Hall. Known in WWE as Razor Ramon, he was the guy we all loved to hate. Unmatched swagger that made bad, cool,” the network tweeted, adding, “We’re all going to miss you, Bad Boy.”
Following the news of Hall’s death on Monday, a number of professional wrestlers tweeted memorial messages in memory of the late star.
Before his passing, many of Hall’s fellow professional wrestlers took to social media in the wake of the health crisis to share messages of kindness and inspiration.
Diamond Dallas Page, who helped Hall deal with past addiction problems, said: “Please continue to pray for Scott and his family.”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said: “Scott Hall, pulling for you my friend.” Stay strong! We need the bad guy back in the game.”
Pro wrestling icon Steve “Sting” Borden wrote: “Scott!! Prayers flow, my friend! and Mick Foley wrote “Prayers for the Bad Guy”.
Diamond Dallas Page, who helped Hall deal with past addiction issues, wrote: “Please continue to pray for Scott and his family.”
A number of Hall’s wrestling contemporaries wished the ailing star well before his passing.