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\"Razor
Razor Ramon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Real Name:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scott Oliver Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ring Name(s):<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Razor Ramon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “The Bad Guy”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “The Outsider” (in WCW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Born:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    October 20, 1958<\/strong> \u2013 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Height:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    6 ft 7 in (201 cm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Weight:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    287 lbs (130 kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Billed From:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Miami, Florida (often portrayed with a Cuban heritage)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Trained By:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Eddie Sharkey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The American Dream Dusty Rhodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      Early Life & Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Scott Hall<\/strong>, before becoming Razor Ramon, had a background in amateur wrestling<\/strong> and bodybuilding<\/strong>, similar to many stars of the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Had a rough early life in Florida, but found his calling in professional wrestling, starting his career in the early ’80s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • After bouncing around the territories, he settled into World Championship Wrestling (WCW)<\/strong> before making his memorable WWF debut in 1992.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        Wrestling Debut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Professional Debut:<\/strong> 1984<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Initially trained under Eddie Sharkey, Hall began his career in the AWA (American Wrestling Association)<\/strong> before moving on to WCW<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          \n\n\n\n

          WWE (WWF) Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Razor Ramon (1992\u20131996)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Debut and Gimmick<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Razor Ramon debuted in 1992<\/strong> in WWF<\/strong> as a tough, swaggering, Cuban-born character inspired by classic mobsters and the Miami drug trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Known for his toothpick<\/strong>, brash attitude, and his signature \u201cSay Hello to the Bad Guy\u201d line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Razor\u2019s character was memorable for his gold chains<\/strong>, leather vest, and overall cocky persona.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Feuds and Title Reigns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Razor won the Intercontinental Championship 4 times<\/strong>, elevating the title as one of the top championships in the company during his tenure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Feuded with prominent stars including Shawn Michaels<\/strong>, The 1-2-3 Kid<\/strong>, Diesel<\/strong>, and Rick Martel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • His ladder match<\/strong> with Shawn Michaels<\/strong> at WrestleMania X (1994)<\/strong> is considered one of the most influential and groundbreaking matches in WWE history, helping to popularize ladder matches as a staple of wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Held a memorable rivalry with Shawn Michaels<\/strong> over the Intercontinental Championship, which was central to the mid-’90s WWF programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              \n\n\n\n

              The Outsiders (1996\u20131997) in WCW<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Formation of the nWo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • In 1996<\/strong>, Razor Ramon, now known as Scott Hall<\/strong>, left WWF for WCW<\/strong> and introduced himself as \u201cThe Outsider\u201d during WCW\u2019s Monday Nitro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Joined forces with Kevin Nash<\/strong> (who was known as Diesel in WWF), and together, they formed the nWo<\/strong> (New World Order), a revolutionary faction that changed the landscape of professional wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Hall\u2019s infamous line, \u201cYou want a war? You got one,\u201d started the nWo<\/strong> angle, which helped WCW achieve dominance over WWF in the ratings during the Monday Night Wars<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • The nWo angle brought anti-establishment<\/strong> storylines to the forefront, and Hall became one of its biggest stars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                WCW Success<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                • Scott Hall was a multi-time WCW Tag Team Champion<\/strong> alongside Kevin Nash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • The nWo faction was instrumental in changing the narrative of professional wrestling, blending reality and storylines to create a phenomenon that defined the late ’90s wrestling scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                  \n\n\n\n

                  Key Gimmicks & Personas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Razor Ramon (WWF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • The character was a smooth-talking, arrogant, and suave persona modeled after a Miami gangster<\/strong> with a focus on Cuban and Latino influences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Razor was always a heel<\/strong> but was beloved by fans due to his larger-than-life presence, charisma, and in-ring ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Known for his signature toothpick<\/strong>, \u201cBad Guy\u201d<\/strong> catchphrase, and swaggering walk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Scott Hall \/ The Outsider (WCW)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • As Scott Hall<\/strong>, Hall transitioned into the \u201cOutsider\u201d persona during his WCW days, where he played a key role in forming the nWo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • The Outsiders were the catalyst for the creation of one of the most influential factions in wrestling history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Hall\u2019s portrayal of the cool, anti-hero figure<\/strong> made him one of the biggest stars of the 1990s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                      \n\n\n\n

                      Major Career Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      \ud83c\udfc6 4\u00d7 WWF Intercontinental Champion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Helped elevate the Intercontinental Championship to main-event status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        \ud83c\udfc6 2\u00d7 WCW Tag Team Champion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • With Kevin Nash, part of the nWo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          \ud83c\udfc6 WWF King of the Ring (1993)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Cemented his status as a major player in the WWF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83c\udfc6 Hall of Fame Induction (2014)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 as part of the nWo<\/strong> faction, acknowledging his monumental impact on professional wrestling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              \ud83c\udf96\ufe0f PWI Tag Team of the Year (1996)<\/strong> \u2013 With Kevin Nash (nWo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              In-Ring Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Charismatic, charismatic brawler<\/strong> with excellent ring psychology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Best known for his corner punches<\/strong>, Razor\u2019s Edge<\/strong> (sitout powerbomb), and his unique slap of the face<\/strong> before delivering his finisher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • As Razor, he often played the role of the cool, cocky heel, while in WCW as Scott Hall, he was the anti-hero that fans loved to cheer for despite being positioned as a villain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • His ladder match<\/strong> with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania X<\/em> is legendary for being a technical masterpiece and for elevating the use of ladders in professional wrestling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                \n\n\n\n

                                Personal Struggles and Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Scott Hall faced significant substance abuse issues<\/strong> throughout his career, which affected his health and personal life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • After his wrestling career waned, Hall\u2019s struggles continued into the 2000s, but he eventually turned his life around with the help of Diamond Dallas Page<\/strong>‘s DDP Yoga program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Hall\u2019s redemption story has become one of the most inspiring in professional wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • His contribution to the Monday Night Wars<\/strong>, the nWo<\/strong>, and ladder matches are still celebrated in the wrestling community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame<\/strong> in 2014, Hall was remembered as one of the most charismatic and influential wrestlers<\/strong> of his generation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n\n\n\n

                                  Signature Moves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Razor\u2019s Edge<\/strong> (Sit-out powerbomb) \u2013 His primary finishing move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Outsider\u2019s Edge<\/strong> (variation of the Razor\u2019s Edge used in WCW)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Corner punches<\/strong> \u2013 Often delivered in a cocky manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Toothpick throw<\/strong> \u2013 A signature taunt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Fallaway slam<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n\n\n\n

                                    Trivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Hall was known for his iconic laugh<\/strong> and slap of the face<\/strong>, which made his \u201cBad Guy\u201d persona memorable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Hall’s friendship with Kevin Nash in both promotions was a key factor in the formation of the nWo<\/strong>, which revolutionized professional wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • In the 2010s, Hall became a positive role model for younger wrestlers, focusing on fitness and recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                      Real Name: Scott Oliver Hall Ring Name(s): Born: October 20, 1958 \u2013 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) Weight: 287 lbs (130 kg) Billed From: Miami, Florida (often portrayed with a Cuban heritage) Trained By: Early Life & Background Wrestling Debut WWE (WWF) Career Highlights Razor Ramon (1992\u20131996) Debut and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[156],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestlers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=750"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":754,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/750\/revisions\/754"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}