Scott Hall remains one of the most iconic figures in wrestling history, despite never winning a world championship in WWE or WCW. Tragically, he passed away in 2022 at age 63. Fans can still watch his legendary matches, but his wrestling career was marked by personal struggles, including battles with alcohol. The most harrowing event in his life occurred before wrestling when, working as a bartender, Hall was forced to shoot and kill a man in self-defense.
This incident happened in 1983, a year before Hall became a professional wrestler. At the time, he was working at a club called The Dollhouse in Orlando, Florida, where he was dating a married woman. Her husband, Perry Turner, furious and seeking revenge, smashed Hall’s car windows and confronted him in the parking lot. After a physical altercation, Turner drew a gun, prompting Hall to wrestle the weapon away and shoot him at close range, resulting in Turner’s death. Although Hall was initially charged with second-degree murder, the charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Hall later described the traumatic event in vivid detail, acknowledging the deep impact it had on him. His close friend Kevin Nash revealed that Hall suffered from PTSD as a result, feeling condemned because he broke one of the Ten Commandments by killing a man—even though it was in self-defense. Nash spoke about how this trauma haunted Hall throughout his life and expressed a desire to explore this part of Hall’s story in a documentary episode.
Despite his personal demons, Scott Hall achieved remarkable success in wrestling. Known as Razor Ramon in WWE, he became a four-time Intercontinental Champion and created one of the most memorable personas in the sport. His debut in WCW is legendary, especially as a member of the influential New World Order (NWO), where he helped change wrestling forever and won seven tag team titles. Hall was honored with two WWE Hall of Fame inductions, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in wrestling history.
Fan Take: Scott Hall’s story is a powerful reminder of the human struggles behind the larger-than-life personas in wrestling. For WWE fans, understanding his journey adds depth to his performances and highlights the importance of mental health support in the sport. Hall’s legacy continues to influence wrestling today, underscoring the need for compassion and awareness within the wrestling community.
