5 best non-wrestlers in the WWE Hall of Fame

Howard Finkel was the first employee signed by Vince K. McMahon.
Howard Finkel was the first employee signed by Vince K. McMahon.

#4. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross (Class of 2007)

Good Ol' JR called countless great WWE matches and was an integral part of uncountable memorable moments. For instance, his amazing commentary during the violent Hell In A Cell match between Mankind and The Undertaker is remembered to this day.

Widely considered the greatest play-by-play commentator since his idol Gordon Solie, Jim Ross has received unrestricted and unanimous compliments from fans, critics, and industry veterans.

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The WWE Hall of Famer is still going strong as he presently plies his trade in AEW, following multiple tenures across WWE and NJPW.


#3. WWE Hall of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlund (Class of 2006)

Beloved amongst fans and wrestlers alike, Gene Okerlund was a charismatic and genuine backstage interviewer. Adding to his uniqueness was the fact that certain WWE superstars used signature phrases while speaking to Okerlund.

Hulk Hogan's "Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene," is iconic. Similarly brilliant but less remembered is The Iron Sheik's continual and humorous usage of the term "Gene Mean."

Okerlund was involved in some of the most memorable bloopers in WWE history and was tagged alongside Hulk Hogan. Okerlund was signed to a lifetime contract with WWE and was a regular appearance in retro-themed shows for the company until his death.

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