Shawn Michaels says Dominik Mysterio is the MVP.
Throughout 2023, Dominik Mysterio has been featured on WWE programming as a member of The Judgment Day alongside Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, and new addition JD McDonagh. Dominik has also been on a successful run in NXT, as he has captured the NXT North American Championship twice.
Speaking on Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg, Shawn Michaels was asked to describe how impressed he has been with Dominik's development. He responded by calling the reigning NXT North American Champion the MVP of WWE this year.
“Well, of course, I can remember the first time and just so early on, thinking to myself like, ‘Rey, he’s already taller than you are [laughs], such a young age. But Dom has, to me, Dominik Mysterio, MVP of the WWE this year. Every time he comes here, I look at him as the hardest-working man in the show business. He has just been an ironman for us. I can't speak to what he does on the main roster, but he has done just everything we have asked of him. He’s done it professionally, he’s done it admirably, done it to the best of his ability. Yes, do I think it's been to his advantage because a lot was put on him early, and he probably didn't get the opportunity to develop behind the scenes as much as other people have, and he had to do it out there in front of the world and probably got judged harshly for it, but I'm telling you, I have nothing but admiration for that man. He has been a stud for us. I think from a company standpoint, everybody would agree with me. He got a lot put on him early, and I think he has grown a lot in this last year. I think he's become a hell of a performer as well, when everything is said and done. But it's hard for me not to admire the young man who's worked so hard for us," Michaels said.
Rhea Ripley previously stated that Dominik Mysterio carries WWE on his back. Check out her comments here.
Rey Mysterio has said he has thought about facing Dominik Mysterio at WWE WrestleMania 40. Click here to see what he had to say.
Dominik Mysterio is set to defend the NXT North American Championship against Wes Lee at NXT Deadline. Check out the card here.
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