Scotty 2 Hotty

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (1997–2007)

Light heavyweight division (1997–1998) In 1997, Garland, now working for insurance company Unum, Following WrestleMania XIV, Taylor and Christopher continued to team together on the WWF's syndicated Saturday wrestling shows, with Taylor playing the straight man to Christopher's over-the-top, egotistical antics. Soon, Taylor adopted Christopher's flamboyant actions and in-ring mannerisms and became known as Scott "Too Hot" Taylor, with the duo dubbed "Too Much". Grandmaster returned in mid-2000, and on May 29, Too Cool defeated Edge and Christian for the WWF Tag Team Championship with the assistance of rapper Joe C. They held the title until King of the Ring, when Edge and Christian regained the title.

Various tag teams (2001–2007) Scotty returned to the ring in June 2001, taking part in the rivalry between Team WWF and The Alliance. During this time, he formed a tag team with Albert, who subsequently adopted the nickname "The Hip Hop Hippo", and they collectively became known as the "Zoo Crew". The team competed in the tag team division until April 2002, when Albert betrayed Scotty by attacking him. Soon thereafter, Scotty began experiencing pains in his previously injured neck, and on May 7, 2002, Dr. Lloyd Youngblood performed neck surgery (cervical fusion) on him.

Scotty spent 18 months recuperating, returning to the ring on television in October 2003. Wrestling on the SmackDown! brand, Scotty formed a tag team with his former ally Rikishi. Their reign ended on April 22, 2004 when they were defeated by Charlie Haas and Rico.

Return to WWE Sporadic appearances (2007, 2012, 2014) Seven months after his release, on the December 10, 2007 15-Year Anniversary special episode of Raw, Scotty would take part in a "15-Year Flashback Battle Royal", lasting to the final four before being eliminated by Skinner. On the August 15, 2012 episode of NXT, Scotty would make a surprise appearance, defeating Heath Slater. On the January 6, 2014 episode of Raw, Scotty would reunite with Grand Master Sexay and Rikishi, defeating 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal) in a six-man tag team match. On February 24, at NXT Arrival, Scotty would team with Sexay, challenging The Ascension for the NXT Tag Team Championship in a losing effort.

NXT Trainer (2016–2021) On September 7, 2016, Garland made his return to WWE as a trainer at the WWE Performance Center. According to Pro Wrestling Torch in 2017, Garland taught the middle class at the WWE Performance Center, the second of four levels of classes. He would stay with WWE until November 23, 2021, when Garland reportedly asked for his release from the company.

Independent circuit (2007–2016, 2022–present)

After leaving WWE, Garland worked two shows for Puerto Rico's International Wrestling Association (IWA) in mid-June 2007. He then wrestled on the independent circuit, working for at least 31 promotions in 11 countries as Scotty 2 Hotty and Scotty the Hotty. In 2014 and 2015 Garland continued teaming with Grand Master Sexay in the independents, England and Germany. On December 6, 2014, Garland, as Scotty 2 Hotty, made his debut for the Japanese Pro Wrestling Noah promotion, teaming with Funaki and Super Crazy in a six-man tag team match, where they defeated Pesadilla, Yoshinari Ogawa and Zack Sabre Jr., with Scotty pinning Pesadilla for the win. He would retire from wrestling in 2016, when he was hired by WWE as a coach for their development territory NXT.

On New Year’s Day 2022, he made his return to independent wrestling for the first time since 2016 for Game Changer Wrestling’s Die For This pay-per-view where he lost to Joey Janela. Recently he has trained wrestlers and wrestled matches in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway.

Since 2024, he teams up with his son, Keegan.

All Elite Wrestling (2023–present) Garland made his All Elite Wrestling debut competing in a dark match on the December 27, 2023 episode Dynamite, teaming with Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed in an 8-man tag team match, defeating Jake Hager, Matt Menard and The Gunns. On January 11, 2024, Garland revealed on the AEW Unrestricted podcast that he was signed to the company as a producer and coach.

Firefighting career In February 2013, Garland began training as a firefighter.

Personal life Garland lives in the Orlando, Florida area with his two children. Garland is a fan of Disney (Mick Foley has called him a "Disney psychotic"), and has been to Disneyland and Walt Disney World many times. He bought a Dumbo Halloween costume, among much other merchandise, for his daughter, Taylor before she was even born.

Other media Garland appeared in-character, alongside Kid Kash in the December 2009 video for the Irish band Fight Like Apes' single "Do You Karate". In 2010, he completed filming a movie called Ultimate Death Match 3, which also featured other wrestlers.

Championships and accomplishments

All Action Wrestling AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dallas Knight Coastal Championship Wrestling CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Eastern Pro Wrestling EPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) New England Wrestling Association NEWA Heavyweight Championship (5 times) NEWA Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Steve Ramsey Pro Wrestling International PWI International Heavyweight Championship (1 time) World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Grand Master Sexay WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rikishi