8 Hall of Famers who never won a single Championship in WWE

The WWE Hall of Fame is a pretty prestigious group to belong to. However, just because it's WWE's alone, that doesn't mean that their inductees get brought in for their accomplishments with the company and nothing else.

In fact, a great deal of those inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame had more success outside of the company than otherwise. Going further than that, there are some legends who never even held a title in WWE, whether it's their World Championship, Intercontinental Championship, or even the 24/7 Championship.

Bam Bam Bigelow, Stan Hansen, The Rock 'n' Roll Express and others are part of this surprising list. Today we'll take a look at some surprising members in that exclusive club, starting with one of the greatest commentators in WWE history.

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#8 Jerry "The King" Lawler (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007)

One of the most beloved professional wrestlers around, Jerry "The King" Lawler has had a legendary in-ring career. The King of Memphis is a heavily decorated athlete, holding gold in the AWA, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Memphis Championship Wrestling (obviously), and all kinds of titles throughout the NWA.

Through the seventies and eighties, there were few professional wrestlers held in higher esteem than The King. So when he made his way to the WWE, then WWF, it was assumed that he'd have some success as a competitor.

That wasn't the case, and though he had some feuds with legends like Bret Hart and Tazz, his run in WWE is best remembered for his work alongside Jim Ross, Vince McMahon, Michael Cole and more at the commentary desk.

Jerry Lawler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 alongside his close friend JR, Mr. Perfect, Dusty Rhodes, The Wild Samoans and more in what was a blockbuster class of Hall Of Fame inductees. Considering his success in other promotions, it's pretty shocking that he never held a championship in WWE.

#7 Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 1996)

When you think about classic WWE moments, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka will be found in a good handful of them. The legendary Fijian pro wrestler's iconic splash onto Don Muraco at Madison Square Garden in 1983 is ingrained in the minds of wrestler fans around the world.

We've also got "Rowdy" Roddy Piper bashing Snuka over the head with a coconut, the Hall Of Famer becoming the first victim of The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak, and him being a vital part in Hulk Hogan and Mr. T's triumph over Piper and Paul Orndorff at WrestleMania 1.

Though he was a well-accomplished and decorated performer outside of the company, his time with WWE saw him become one of the top babyfaces in all of professional wrestling.

Despite all that, Snuka would never actually find success regarding titles in WWE.

#6 "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2005)

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2005 was centered around Hulk Hogan, the headliner of the show that year. Allies and enemies of the Hulkster were all inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Roddy Piper, The Iron Shiek, Jimmy Hart, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, and Nikolai Volkoff.

Another man inducted on that night was one of the most vital ingredients in the rise of Hulkamania back in the 80s, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. The multi-time NWA National Heavyweight Champion was a featured player in the Golden Era of WWE and within a month in the company was challenging Hogan for the World Title.

Following their feud, Orndorff would become an ally of Hogan in his ongoing rivalry with Piper and Orton. However, despite all his success, Paul Orndorff never actually captured any championships while working with WWE.

#5 Junkyard Dog (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004)

When it came to drawing a crowd and pulling in money, it was hard to find anybody that could do it much like Sylvester Ritter AKA Junkyard Dog. Even before making his way to the WWE/WWF in 1984, JYD was about as close as you could get to a household name while working in the indies and NWA Mid South.

Those that didn't see his legendary feud with The Fabulous Freebirds missed out on an angle that saw the team nearly attacked by audiences, as they "blinded" him right before the birth of his daughter, preventing The Junkyard Dog from being able to actually see his child.

In Mid South, JYD was the top face of the promotion, and though he was still a big name in WWE, he never reached the same heights in the company. He did, however, gain a strong following with the younger fans. Still, in his four years with WWE, he was never able to find much success.

#4 Jake "The Snake" Roberts (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014)

Jake Roberts never held a single piece of gold in WWE. Despite being one of the greatest characters in the company's history, The Snake was better known for his mind games than his success in the ring.

Jake Roberts was, and if you're a regular viewer of AEW, still is one of the greatest promos of all time. Seriously, if you've never had the opportunity, check out this masterclass segment from Roberts ahead of his match with Ted Dibiase at WrestleMania VI down below.

Roberts wasn't just all talk, though, as he feuded with some of the greatest of all time. "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, The Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior, Ricky Steamboat and more were targets of The Snake, who would use every trick in the book to get what he wanted.

Roberts is definitely one of the greatest legends to ever step foot in a ring, but he would never find success in WWE when it came to titles. It's hard to believe that not one single piece of gold came by Roberts, even for a brief period.

#3 The Fabulous Freebirds (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016)

The further down the block you went, the badder it got

The Freebirds were monumentally important in the world of professional wrestling. There's actually a rule regarding tag teams named after them in WWE that states any members of a group can defend tag team titles. This was known as the Freebird Rule.

WWE has seen several stables take advantage of this rule, most notably The Undisputed Era and The New Day.

When you talk tag team wrestling, The Fabulous Freebirds and their legendary war with The Von Erichs in the 1980s will more than likely come up. Their legacy is indisputable. They also held championships in WCCW, WCW, NWA, and Mid-South. Still, no member of The Freebirds, (Michael P.S. Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Terry Gordy, Jimmy Garvin) held a championship in WWE.

#2 Dusty Rhodes (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007)

The American Dream Dusty Rhodes is considered by many to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Though his time in WWE didn't go according to plan, fans who got to see what he was capable of as he compiled a legendary run in WCW .

Rhodes had it all. A unique look, an attitude that drew fans in, and the blue-collar believability that made him a household name. His wars with The Four Horsemen, specifically Ric Flair, were some of the most exciting moments in pro wrestling history.

However, when he moved to WWE in 1989, he was handed the polka-dots, and fans felt that the company was just trying to embarrass Rhodes. Though he worked with the "Macho King" Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase, it was a run that saw WWE treat the American Dream like a common man, unfortunately.

The Rhodes dynasty is strong, though. Dustin Rhodes revitalized his career in AEW while Dusty's youngest son, Cody, is a two-time AEW TNT Champion.

#1 Sting (WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016)

Sting spent the majority of his career staying away from WWE. After WCW folded in 2001, the Stinger opted not to join WWE, and instead took some much-needed time off before returning to professional wrestling. Joining Jeff Jarrett's start-up Total Nonstop Action in 2003, Sting would spend eleven years helping to build up some of today's top stars while having classics with guys like Kurt Angle. Essentially, Sting made a career working for WWE's opposition.

Sting has held the NWA Worlds Championship twice, the WCW World Championship six times, and the TNA World Title four times, with Kurt Angle being the only man to hold it more than him. Even though his arrival to WWE was late, it didn't mean that Sting was not in the hunt for gold..

In fact, Sting's fourth match with the company was for their most prized possession, the WWE Championship. Unfortunately, that would also be the last match for the Stinger, as he suffered an injury that essentially put an end to his in-ring career.

Though Sting retired from wrestling at the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016, the fans are still hoping that The Icon will make a return to the squared circle and probably have a legendary match with The Undertaker.

Was there anyone else that should've made the list this time around? Let us know in the comments below.

Edited by Alan John