When I sat down with Jeff Jarrett for Scoop B Radio in August 2017, the conversation quickly turned to one of the most charismatic figures in wrestling history: Scott Hall. Jarrett, who was “married” to Hall in the ring for nearly a year during their legendary Intercontinental Championship feuds, offered a perspective that was both professional and deeply personal.
Standing here in December 2025, three years after Hall’s passing, Jarrett’s words about the “Razor Ramon” character are a hauntingly accurate assessment of why some stars never fade. It wasn’t just about the toothpick or the gold chains—it was about a psychic connection with the fans that defined an era.
The “Nucleus” of the New Generation
In 2017, Jarrett credited a specific “nucleus” of talent for keeping the WWE afloat during the post-steroid scandal 90s. This group included Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Diesel, and Yokozuna, but as Jeff told me, “Razor Ramon was a big, big part of that.” Hall’s “Bad Guy” wasn’t a villain you hated; he was the cool, edgy anti-hero that a young audience gravitated toward. He brought a sense of danger and “machismo” to a family-friendly product, serving as the bridge to what would eventually become the Attitude Era.
2025 Vision: The Talent Density of a “Cool” Icon
In 2025, the “Razor Ramon” blueprint is more relevant than ever. Modern stars like LA Knight or Damian Priest carry traces of that “Bad Guy” swagger. Looking at Hall’s legacy through a 2025 lens, his impact functions like a championship-level hierarchy:
- The MVPs (Psychology and Mindset): Hall was widely regarded as having one of the best minds for the business. In 2025, we still study his matches (like the WrestleMania X Ladder Match) not just for the spots, but for the storytelling.
- The Snipers (The “1-2-3” Moment): Hall’s willingness to “put over” a young 1-2-3 Kid (Sean Waltman) in 1993 remains the gold standard for how a veteran can create a new star overnight. In 2025, we call this the ultimate “selfless sniper” move.
- The Defensive Anchors (Resilience and Authenticity): Despite his well-documented personal demons, Hall’s authenticity was his greatest shield. As Jeff Jarrett told me, whether he was in WWE as Razor or WCW as Scott Hall, “He was still Razor.” He was the same guy with the same “athletic ability” and “mind for the business.”
“He Knew How to Connect”
What made my 2017 interview with Jarrett so poignant was his focus on the human element. “He connected with you as a young man obviously and he connected with literally millions around the world,” Jarrett told me.
In late 2025, as we watch the industry move toward hyper-athletic, high-flying styles, Jarrett’s reminder is vital: the flash is fun, but the connection is what sells tickets. Scott Hall knew how to reach through the screen, flick a toothpick, and make a kid in a living room feel like they were part of the “Kliq.”
The Final Scoop: A Legacy That Never Dies
Revisiting this article is a reminder that in the world of sports entertainment, characters are written, but legends are built on connection. Jeff Jarrett defeated Razor Ramon for the Intercontinental title at the 1995 Royal Rumble, but he never defeated the “Bad Guy’s” hold on the audience.
As we look at the wrestling landscape in 2025, we see “Bad Guys” everywhere, but there will only ever be one original. Scott Hall didn’t just play a character; he pioneered a lifestyle. And as Jeff Jarrett told me years ago, that connection is exactly why he’s still talked about as one of the “big, big parts” of the game today.
