{"id":4817,"date":"2025-06-16T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/?p=4817"},"modified":"2025-06-17T06:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T06:45:42","slug":"dominik-mysterio-hopes-unbelievable-wwe-star-finally-gets-chance-to-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/dominik-mysterio-hopes-unbelievable-wwe-star-finally-gets-chance-to-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominik Mysterio hopes \u2018unbelievable\u2019 WWE star finally gets chance to shine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dominik Mysterio has backed a surprising superstar to excel if they’re given the chance (Picture: Ethan Miller\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WWE<\/a> superstar Dominik Mysterio has thrown his support behind a severely ‘underrated’ member of the Raw roster.<\/p>\n

The current Intercontinental Champion<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Las Vegas<\/a>, Dom was asked who the ‘most underrated’ superstar in WWE is, and exclusively told Metro<\/strong>: ‘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!’<\/p>\n

He added: ‘He’s the man!’<\/p>\n

Although Tozawa has shown flashes in matches against the likes of World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER<\/a>, but he’s largely used as enhancement talent to make other wrestlers look strong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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The 39-year-old wrestler has some fans behind the scenes (Picture: Georgiana Dallas\/WWE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dirty Dom wasn’t the only star who has called for Tozawa to be given more of an opportunity on screen.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Everyone we get to work with has really guided me along the way. And now we have Tozawa,’ she said.<\/p>\n<p>‘And Tazawa is unbelievable when you look at his career and his longevity and his talent. 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