5 WWE wrestlers who have never won a world championship (because they didn't need it)

Jake and Damien

2. Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Can a python around the neck mean more than gold around the waist? In the case of Jake “The Snake” Roberts, that can certainly be argued.

One of the most memorable characters ever, Roberts had a presence all his own that fans immediately recognized as special. Everything about “The Snake” was unique: his demeanor and mannerisms, his walk to the ring, his speaking style. Even the use of the DDT as a finisher captivated the minds of the audience, and to this day is one of the most recognizable moves in wrestling and is always associated with Roberts.

Plus, there was also the matter of the huge python named Damien that Roberts lugged to the ring in a bag each night. When had anyone seen that in wrestling before? Roberts was effective in any role he took on.

As a heel, he had a memorable feud with “Macho Man” Randy Savage, a rivalry that included the infamous “Cobra Bite” incident, and saw Roberts actually slap Miss Elizabeth.

Conversely, Roberts’ face run saw him engage in a variety of notorious grudges against the likes of Ted Dibiase, Rick Martel, and even Andre the Giant. According to Jake himself, at the height of his popularity, he was receiving crowd reactions on par with Hulk Hogan.

Amazingly, Roberts never held a championship during his career in either WWF or WCW. However, a title belt likely would not have added much to the aura that Roberts had already cultivated all on his own.

Roberts is a WWE Hall of Famer in his own right and is currently signed to the AEW brand as a player manager.