Despite the formal retirement of the Slammys in WWE, Booker T, an esteemed WWE Hall of Famer, has crafted a symbolic accolade for the individual he deems the standout performer within the organization this year. Unveiled on the inaugural episode of “The Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker presented this distinguished acknowledgment to Dominik Mysterio, the reigning “WWE NXT” North American Champion from The Judgment Day.
“I genuinely believe that if you were to assemble five individuals in WWE vying for the MVP of the year, Dom would indisputably be among those names. When the final verdict of that poll is reached, Dominik would unequivocally be the MVP of 2023,” Booker emphatically declared. He went on to emphasize how Mysterio has transformed the entire landscape of the sport, illustrating the true essence of being a performer. Beyond his remarkable activities outside the ring, Booker highlighted Mysterio’s extraordinary prowess inside the squared circle, describing it as nothing short of uncanny. Addressing his students at Reality of Wrestling, Booker conveyed the essence of wrestling, emphasizing that there is no wrong way as long as it is executed correctly. Mysterio, according to Booker, possesses all the necessary elements, even if his approach may not conform to tradition, it unfailingly hits the mark every single time—a quality that Booker admires in watching Mysterio perform.
Booker T’s accolade is not an isolated sentiment. Another WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, currently serving as WWE’s Senior Vice-President for Talent Development Creative, recently commended Mysterio for his stellar performance in the current year. Michaels went a step further, describing Mysterio as the most efficient individual in the show business presently. Mysterio’s impressive record includes participating in 100 matches thus far in 2023, trailing just behind Cody Rhodes for the most matches in the year.
