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WWE legend Scott Hall dies at 63, wrestling world calls it 'a painful day’

Hashtags like ‘#RIPScottHall’ and ‘RestEasy’ trended after the WWE icon left for heavenly abode leaving his friends and former colleagues devasted

The world of wrestling mourned the death of WWE icon Scott Hall after the two-time world champion died on Monday, March 14. He was 63. The co-founder of the nWo (New World Order) suffered multiple heart attacks over the weekend following complications from hip surgery. Hall was later taken off life support. According to multiple reports, the heart attacks were a result of a "blood clot getting loose in the midst of operating.”
 
Hashtags like ‘#RIPScottHall’ and ‘RestEasy’ trended on top after the WWE icon left for heavenly abode leaving his friends and former colleagues devastated. The news of Hall’s death comes weeks after the legendary actor and comedian Louie Anderson died in January. He was admitted to the hospital days earlier after being diagnosed with cancer but sadly could not make it. Bob Saget is another icon that Hollywood lost on January 9. Speaking of celebrity deaths, Betty White died at 99 of natural causes on December 31, 2021. Chick Vennera, DMX, Jay Black, and Jeanette Maus are other public figures who passed away last year leaving their loyal fans in mourning.
 
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The official Twitter account of WWE paid a tribute to Hall on Twitter writing, “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 might not have been a WWE champion but he was a two-time world champion after winning the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship and the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship. He shot to fame in the late 1980s and early 90s. Hall got into WWE in 1992 and quickly got famous under the name Razor Ramon with a “bad guy” Cuban gimmick partially inspired by Al Pacino’s character from ‘Scarface’. Hall was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a singles competitor in 2014, and again as a member of the nWo in 2020. 

Hall married three times but he has been single since 2007. He first tied the knot with Dana Lee Burgio in 1990 and divorced in 1998. The two remarried a year later in 1999, but due to Hall’s use of drugs and alcohol, they decided to end the marriage in 2001. In 2006, Hall married Jessica Hart abut split in 2007. Hall has no kids from his second marriage but has two children – Cody Taylor Hall and Cassidy Hall — from his first marriage to Dana. 

Wrestling world mourns Scott Hall’s death

Friends and former colleagues of Hall took to Twitter as they bid him an emotional farewell. Wrestler Damien Priest wrote “Crushed #RIPScottHall” while sharing a heartfelt note.  One user stated, “One of the greatest minds in wrestling history, a one-of-a-kind performer, and a man who left an indelible mark on the business. We love you, Scott.” Taz, a former pro wrestler tweeted, “Didn't know the "Bad Guy" that well, but we've met several times over the years in different places and the man was always super cool toward me.  Highly talented & successful worker.  Prayers & condolences to Scott Hall's fans, friends & family.”
 
Johnny Gargano posted, “Being able to watch back the Wrestlemania X Ladder Match with Shawn and Razor at the Performance Center will always be one of my favorite memories. Thank you for being a huge part of my childhood and taking the time to share your knowledge with all of us that day.” Wrestler Joe Hennig got emotional and said, “My family and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Scott Hall. I knew him most of my life and he will be very missed. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. #RIPScottHall” WWE wrestler Matt Hardy shared, “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.” Boss Logic tweeted, “Today is a painful day, hope heaven has room for an outsider.” And wrestler Sean Waltman added, “He wore that shirt every week & had the rest of the nWo (Hulk,Dusty, Macho Man) always shout me out on live TV while I was out with a broken neck. Just one example of what a good friend he was.”