Jim Ross Feels Substance Abuse Issues Prevented Scott Hall From Becoming World Champion

Scott Hall had an amazing run in the WWE. As Razor Ramon, Hall was one of the company’s top stars as both a heel and a face. Not only was he recognized for that with a Hall of Fame induction, but Hall eventually earned a second induction as a member of the nWo.

While many people would look at that as a major accomplishment, one thing that never made it onto Hall’s illustrious trophy case in the WWE was the World Title. Jim Ross was asked about this on an Ask Me Anything for Ad Free Shows, the question asking him if Hall’s history with substance abuse played a factor in the decision to never win the big prize.

“Oh yea. Absolutely. Scott’s personal demons are the only negative on his checklist. He had a great mind. He still does. He is very astute in the machinations of producing a wrestling character angle or storyline. He can work very well. He’s big and can work with any talents. He can be a big heel or be a big babyface. The only thing that held Scott back was reliability. He was such a prisoner to the drugs and the booze that he had a hard time getting past that element.”

“That became his identity at certain points of his career, which is totally unfortunate because he was a hell of a hand in the ring. Really good and he had a great mind. I’m surprised, and of course, this may be part of his decision, but I’m surprised somebody hasn’t picked him up in a creative capacity because I think he’s that good.”

“It wouldn’t surprise me under better circumstances that Scott was the World Champion. He had the skills. He had the look. He had the aptitude. He just had those little demons nipping at his heels that seemingly didn’t ever go away. I haven’t heard from Scott in a while. Sometimes no news is good news.”

Hall continues to struggle with sobriety, recently having to have a virtual signing called off when he showed up intoxicated to the point the signing couldn’t go live. Substance abuse is no joke, and we hope that Hall continues to find the needed help to get better on a more permanent basis.

h/t to Wrestling News for the quote

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