Scotty 2 Hotty

Biography

Scott Ronald Garland, better known by his ring name “Scotty 2 Hotty,” was born on July 2, 1973, in Westbrook, Maine, United States. Known for his high energy and charismatic presence, Scotty 2 Hotty became a fan favorite in the WWE.

Career History and Evolution

Scotty’s professional wrestling career started in 1989 at the age of 16, wrestling for independent promotions in Maine. He joined the WWF (now WWE) in 1991, wrestling under several different gimmicks before finally settling into the “Scotty 2 Hotty” persona as part of the team Too Cool.

Titles and Achievements

During his career in WWE, Scotty 2 Hotty became a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, one-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Grandmaster Sexay, and one-time WWE Light Heavyweight Champion. These titles were testament to his abilities both as a solo performer and a team player.

Biggest Matches and Rivalries

Scotty 2 Hotty is best known for his time as part of the tag team Too Cool, alongside Grandmaster Sexay and Rikishi. Their entertaining dance routines made them fan favorites. One of Scotty’s biggest matches came at Backlash 2000 when Too Cool teamed with Rikishi to defeat the team of Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian.

Tag Team Partners

As mentioned above, Scotty’s most well-known tag team partner was Grandmaster Sexay, with whom he formed Too Cool. They were later joined by Rikishi, turning Too Cool into a trio that was popular with fans for their energetic dance routines and humorous antics.

Family Life

Scotty is married and has two children. After retiring from active wrestling, he has used his experiences to become a firefighter and EMT in Florida, and also a trainer at WWE’s developmental brand, NXT.

Finishing Move

Scotty 2 Hotty’s finishing move was “The Worm”, a crowd-pleasing move that involved a sequence of theatrical “worm” dance steps followed by a chop to his prone opponent.

Clothing and Entrance Music

Scotty was best known for his street-style attire, including oversized jerseys, bandanas, and sunglasses. His entrance music was “Turn It Up,” an upbeat track that would play as he and his Too Cool partners danced their way to the ring.
Scotty 2 Hotty is remembered fondly by fans for his fun-loving character and commitment to entertainment. His ability to combine humor, dancing, and wrestling in the ring allowed him to carve out a unique space in professional wrestling history.