WWE Hall of Famer & Beloved ‘Bad Guy’ Scott Hall Dies at 63

 “Hard work pays off, dreams come true. Bad times don’t last, but bad guys do.”

These words were spoken by Scott Hall during his first of two WWE Hall of Fame inductions in 2014. Today they have a deeper meaning as the legendary pro wrestler died on Monday at the age of 63. 

News initially broke by PW Torch on Sunday that Hall was placed on life support after suffering three heart attacks as a result of a blot clot. Complications following hip replacement surgery at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Long-time friend and tag team partner Kevin Nash shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram Monday morning revealing plans were in place to discontinue life support. By the evening, WWE and outlets including TMZ confirmed Hall’s death. 

Scott Hall in 1995 (John Barrett/PHOTOlink/Everett Collection)

Hall’s career began in the 1980s in the AWA and later WCW as the Diamond Studd. His look caught the eye of Vince McMahon’s WWE where he took on the iconic persona Razor Ramon. The “Bad Guy” from the streets of Miami who liked to throw toothpicks became one of the most popular performers on the “New Generation.” 

The multi-time Intercontinental champion is remembered for a classic battle with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 10. Hall also helped elevate talent he believed in including a young 1-2-3 Kid (Sean Waltman), who later became a good friend. Even in defeat, Hall’s loss to the 1-2-3 Kid remains one of the top moments in the early days of Raw. 

The “Monday Night War” is often attributed to truly starting after Hall showed up on WCW Nitro during the Memorial Day 1996 episode. “Hey yo!… You know who I am, but you don’t know why I’m here,” he said. The appearance sent shockwaves throughout the industry, planting the seeds for what would become the nWo alongside fellow founding members Nash and “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan. 

Unfortunately, his demons would get the better of him in the midst of big success. That was until Diamond Dallas Page worked tirelessly to provide the tools needed to get Hall healthy again. There were certainly bumps in the road, but he continued to fight. His induction into the Hall of Fame remains one of the most inspiring in WWE history. Hall was celebrated again in 2020 when he received another ring. This time as part of the nWo and how they helped change the industry.  Hall is often seen as one of the most creative minds in the industry, as well as among the best to never win the world championship. 

Tributes have been pouring as the pro wrestling world remembers the life of one of their own.

I’m gutted…Lost a brother

I love you Scott!!
I’ll see you down the road…#BuddySystem pic.twitter.com/Qx2he0TetS

— Triple H (@TripleH) March 15, 2022

Together again. pic.twitter.com/5r96zBXiVD

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) March 15, 2022

He's gone. 😔

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) March 15, 2022

In ‘89 I spent 5 weeks in Germany with Scott Hall.We got https://t.co/MdtZiywC24’91 I was on a try out for 1 day for WCW in the UK and,although he would never admit it,got me kept on the 5 day https://t.co/hkV2qYfTxg deepest condolence to Scotts https://t.co/rlDYlkMbNs well pal.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) March 15, 2022

Saddened to hear about Scott Hall’s passing. The Bad Guy was always great to my brother & I. My thoughts go out to his family & loved ones. #RIPScottHall pic.twitter.com/cOxea6DvWF

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 15, 2022

The world loves you Scott Hall, hero to many including myself ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sy3pCriWFG

— SARAYA (@RealPaigeWWE) March 14, 2022

So many prayers for Scott Hall and his family right now. The wrestling community is a very strong family and near or far, we have each others backs. Times like these are never easy but I do know there are so many incredible people waiting for you on the other side, ‘Bad Guy.’ 💜 pic.twitter.com/KGTpWR44BR

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) March 15, 2022

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. pic.twitter.com/jgqL3WizOS

— WWE (@WWE) March 15, 2022