“The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon wasn't always a bad guy. A 1996 episode of The Jerry Springer Show displayed that.
Yes, before incest battles of love, pies in the face, and episodes called “I stripped for a cheeseburger,” the Jerry Springer show played host to some more touching and introspective segments. One in particular showcased then-WWF Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon meeting Hydeia Broadbent and Tyler Small, two children who were born with HIV/AIDS.
WWE caught up with the two, who were interviewed for Razor Ramon's new DVD/Blu-Ray “Living on a Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story.”
“I just remember being surprised. It was more of a surprise for Tyler, but I remember that he embraced both of us and was very kind. Even though he had a bad guy persona at the time, he was really cool and awesome. He really seemed to care about our story, and he genuinely wanted to make us happy,” said Hydeia, who has become an activist on behalf of those living with HIV and AIDS.
The generosity of Hall and the WWE didn't end there. The WWE sent Tyler and Hydeia to WrestleMania 12. Even though Hall had been suspended at the time, apparently the two were able to hang out with him.
"We ended up going to one of the WrestleManias, I believe it was in California, after that, and the family got to meet the wrestlers and hang out with Razor Ramon. It was definitely a life-changing experience. He gave me the title and I brought it right home and showed all my friends. All the people around town came home to see it and I would let them hold it. They would say, “You’re so lucky!,” Tyler said.
You can check out “Living on a Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story.” on Blu-Ray and DVD now. You can learn more about Hydeia's work at this link.
By Sean Ross Sapp
