Former professional wrestler Scott Hall, who portrayed Razor Ramon in WWE, died at the age of 63 on Monday.
Posted yesterday at 9:36 p.m.
Specialist media reported that he suffered three heart attacks over the weekend, the result of a blood clot after hip surgery.
On Monday evening, WWE released the following statement:
“WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall has passed away.
“Hugely influential superstar, Hall began his career in 1984 [évoluant dans divers circuits] before joining WCW in 1991 as the Diamond Stud.
“In 1992, Hall signed with WWE and introduced fans around the world to the character of Razor Ramon, becoming the four-time Intercontinental Champion.
“He had memorable rivalries with Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and several other stars. His ladder matches against Michaels at WrestleMania in 1994 and SummerSlam in 1995 are considered all-time classics by enthusiasts and people in the industry.
“In 1996, Hall returned to WCW and, along with Nash and Hulk Hogan, created the New World Order (NWO), revolutionizing sports entertainment and launching the era of Monday Night Wars. [une féroce lutte de cotes d’écoute].
“WWE extends its condolences to Hall’s family, friends and fans. »
Scott Hall was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as Razor Ramon in 2014 and as a member of the NWO in 2020.
Hall concluded his first induction speech with the following words:
“Hard work pays off. Dreams can come true. Bad times don’t last forever, but bad boys do. »
The “Bad Guy” Razor Ramon was a Cuban immigrant arriving on American soil, in Miami. The character was said to have been inspired in part by the film scarface.
Using an exaggerated accent, he often began his lines with a “Hey Yo” – the first two words, in tribute, that Quebecer Kevin Owens uttered during the show RawMonday evening.