1. Kurt Angle
This was really Angle's year. No one could match his awesome combination of wrestling ability, acting, putting people over, having great matches, and being incredibly entertaining. He really earned everyone's respect, even moreso than before.
2. Brock Lesnar
This monster took the WWE by storm during his first year there. He quickly became one of the most feared and powerful wrestlers around.
3. Booker T
Booker has always been very entertaining, both by doing great promos and putting on some great matches. The fans really got behind him this year and wanted to see him get what he deserves.
Runners up: Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, The Rock, Undertaker, Chris Benoit, Hulk Hogan, Triple H