Dominik Mysterio hopes 'unbelievable' WWE star finally gets chance to shine
WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio has thrown his support behind a severely 'underrated' member of the Raw roster.
The current Intercontinental Champion is flying high in his own right after winning his first singles title on the main roster at WrestleMania 41 in April, but he's also given another star their props.
Speaking in Las Vegas, Dom was asked who the 'most underrated' superstar in WWE is, and exclusively told Metro: 'Man, there's so many. I fee like if they just let [Akira] Tozawa go, he would be – he's just so f***ing good!'
He added: 'He's the man!'
Although Tozawa has shown flashes in matches against the likes of World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, but he's largely used as enhancement talent to make other wrestlers look strong.
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The 39-year-old star has plenty of experience and talent, having built his reputation in Japan's Dragon Gate promotion.
Dirty Dom wasn't the only star who has called for Tozawa to be given more of an opportunity on screen.
Maxxine Dupri, who is part of the Alpha Academy group with Tozawa and Otis, admitted has loved getting to work with him as she hones her craft.
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'I've been very, very blessed with such amazing people around me. Everyone we get to work with has really guided me along the way. And now we have Tozawa,' she said.
'And Tazawa is unbelievable when you look at his career and his longevity and his talent. It's really, really cool to get to learn from him.'
She added: 'All my boys are [massively underrated], but their time is coming.'
Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria gave Maxxine herself a shout-out in Vegas when asked for her pick for most underrated, while Maxxine paid some compliments the other way.
'Oh my gosh, we have so many who are underrated. That's a tough one. I'm gonna go [with] Lyra,' she said, not knowing the Dubliner had chosen her earlier on.
'I know she's getting her flowers in this moment, but I think that she still has so much more to give that we're gonna get to see in the coming years.'
Meanwhile, former WWE star Dakota Kai – who has since been released by the company amid roster cuts – picked UK standout Alba Fyre, having got to know her well from their time wrestling each other in Japan. More Trending
'I loved wrestling her since back before on the SHIMMER days,' she recalled. 'She's always been a person I looked up to, so I hope she gets more opportunities.'
Alba is currently a featured act on SmackDown, forming one third of the Secret Hervice with Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.
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