This one should be interesting as there are multiple choices out there that strong cases can be made for. This is also one of the best years for in ring product so that just adds to the significance of the performers called out here for MVP because not only are they doing great work but there doing it around other great work.
I believe it comes down to one of the four between Austin, Hart, Michaels and Taker. While I would say that Bret probably had the best work of anyone at anytime during this year the fact that he was not there from post Survivor Series to Mania keeps me from choosing him. Same goes for Michaels with all the time he missed during the year. While Austin missed some time as well he was kept on camera between SummerSlam and Survivor Series so it really didn't effect him. No doubt it was a huge year for Austin who made the seamless transition from mid card to main event during this year.
That withstanding, my pick for MVP would go to Undertaker. Having just rewatched this time period I forgot just how over Taker was. The fans where truly behind him and he was really the top face until Austin took over towards the end of the year. While Taker didn't have great feuds during his title reigns he put on some great matches with Mankind, Austin and Bret while he was champ. Then you add in his near year long feud with Bearer and than Kane once he debuted that lead to there match at Mania 14 and that seals the deal for me. Throw in 3 matches with Shawn one of which was the classic 1st HIAC match and you have the icing on the cake for why Taker was the MVP for 97-98.
I believe it comes down to one of the four between Austin, Hart, Michaels and Taker. While I would say that Bret probably had the best work of anyone at anytime during this year the fact that he was not there from post Survivor Series to Mania keeps me from choosing him. Same goes for Michaels with all the time he missed during the year. While Austin missed some time as well he was kept on camera between SummerSlam and Survivor Series so it really didn't effect him. No doubt it was a huge year for Austin who made the seamless transition from mid card to main event during this year.
That withstanding, my pick for MVP would go to Undertaker. Having just rewatched this time period I forgot just how over Taker was. The fans where truly behind him and he was really the top face until Austin took over towards the end of the year. While Taker didn't have great feuds during his title reigns he put on some great matches with Mankind, Austin and Bret while he was champ. Then you add in his near year long feud with Bearer and than Kane once he debuted that lead to there match at Mania 14 and that seals the deal for me. Throw in 3 matches with Shawn one of which was the classic 1st HIAC match and you have the icing on the cake for why Taker was the MVP for 97-98.
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