5 Hall of Famers who weren't World Champions in WWE

Roddy Piper (L) and Scott Hall (R)
Roddy Piper (L) and Scott Hall (R)

#4 Former WCW World Television Champion Paul Orndorff

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As part of the first-ever WrestleMania main event, Paul Orndorff helped to take WWE mainstream. He later went on form a tag team with Hulk Hogan before turning heel and attacking the icon. The duo proceeded to have professional wrestling's most lucrative house show program in 1986.

Mr. Wonderful was an incredible athlete -- chosen in the 1973 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints -- who ended up becoming one of the finest workers of his generation. His ability allowed him to headline successful shows with legends such as Jerry Lawler, Bruiser Brody, and Junkyard Dog.

Even though Orndorff never won a world title in WWE, he played a crucial role in the company's growth and his place in the Hall of Fame can't be disputed.


#3 Two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion Curt Hennig

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One of the finest technical workers of his generation, Curt Hennig was instrumental in raising the standard of wrestling. After mainly being used as a jobber during his first stint with WWE, he returned to the company in 1988 as Mr. Perfect, following a series of vignettes that are fondly remembered to this day.

Hennig's flair and charisma made him an incredible heel, as he embarked on an undefeated streak until he lost to Hulk Hogan. He then went on to have two runs with the Intercontinental Championship, which culminated in a legendary match with Bret Hart at SummerSlam 1991.

Hennig suffered a bulged disk and broken tailbone just before this classic, which put him out of action for over a year. He eventually returned as Ric Flair's manager and gelled instantly with The Nature Boy, who won the WWE Championship twice in 1992.

Hennig also went on to join WCW, where he as a member of both The nWo and The Four Horsemen. He's fondly remembered by generations of wrestling fans despite never being a world champion.

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