Editing Chris Masters (section)

===Return to independent circuit (2011–present)===
[[File:The Masterpiece Chris Masters.jpg|thumb|upright|Masters during a Preston City Wrestling (PCW) event.]]
In December 2011, Mordetzky joined the [[Ring Ka King]] promotion, a branch of [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] for [[India]] under the name American Adonis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323795229|title=Names confirmed for TNA's India TV project|date=2011-12-13|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=2011-12-20|work=WrestleView|archive-date=2012-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103172526/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323795229|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=TNA News: Updates on TNA India project - first champion crowned, near-riot, former WWE wrestlers involved|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_56173.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2011-12-20|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=2011-12-21}}</ref> There he defeated [[Trevor Murdoch|Roscoe Jackson]], but was defeated by Indian wrestler Mahabali Veera. In December 2011, Mordetzky was also revealed to be involved in the [[Wrestling Retribution Project]] under the [[ring name]] "Concrete".<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Masters's character revealed in WRP|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_55922.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2011-12-12|access-date=2011-12-21}}</ref> Mordetzky appeared on the World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] on February 4, 2012, where he wrestled under the name Chris Master.<ref name="PWTWWFX">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Video - John Morrison reveals post-WWE handle, added to int'l tour|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56599.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2012-01-04|access-date=2012-01-06}}</ref> There he was defeated against fellow WWE alumni MVP. In April 2012, Mordetzky participated in the Revolution event for [[International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom]] (IPW:UK) in [[London, England|London]]. Other wrestlers at the event were [[WWE Tough Enough]] Season 5 contestant [[Matt Cross (wrestler)|Matt Cross]] and WWE alumni and friend Carlito.

In June 2012, Mordetzky was defeated by [[Robert Stone (wrestler)|Robbie E]] in a dark match for [[Impact! (TV series)|Impact Wrestling]]. Mordetzky has also been involved in many other wrestling events since his release from WWE such as Southside Wrestling (UK) beating [[El Ligero]], Dutch Pro Wrestling (DPW), Fire Star Pro Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling (BTW), World Star Wrestling (WSW), Vendetta Pro Wrestling and [[Tommy Dreamer]]'s [[House of Hardcore|House Of Hardcore]] (HOH). On October 26, 2012, Masters was defeated by Matt Hardy in the Big Time Wrestling 16th Anniversary Show. On October 27, 2012, Masters defeated Rik Luxury, [[Sean Casey (wrestler)|Sean Casey]] and then-Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. in a Four-Way Elimination match for the Vendetta Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="VendettaTitleHistory">{{cite web | url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/title-histories/vendetta-pro-wrestling-heavyweight-championship-title-history/#.UI5ekIaZGZQ | title=Vendetta Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship title history | publisher=Vendetta Pro Wrestling | date=October 29, 2012 | access-date=October 29, 2012 | author=Duncan, Joseph | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801155023/http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/title-histories/vendetta-pro-wrestling-heavyweight-championship-title-history/#.UI5ekIaZGZQ | archive-date=August 1, 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

On December 9, 2012, Masters made his [[Preston City Wrestling]] (PCW) debut losing to [[Kris Travis]] at PCW Festive Fury 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=85897|title=PCW Festive Fury 2012}}</ref> On March 1, 2014, Masters won the Road to Glory Tournament, earning the right to a match for the PCW Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107898|title=PCW Road To Glory 3 - Show 3|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|work=cagematch.net}}</ref> On August 1, 2014, Masters defeated Joey Hayes to become PCW Heavyweight Champion at Preston City Wrestling's third anniversary show with Lionheart as the special referee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107908 |title=PCW I Want To Break Three « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref>

[[File:Chris Masters GFW.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Masters at a GFW event in 2015]]
On April 20, 2013, Masters unsuccessfully challenged [[Rob Conway]] for the [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_70136.shtml | title=Show Results - 4/20 NWA Houston Parade of Champions: Caldwell's in-person report on Conway vs. Masters for NWA Title, Hoyt & Archer defend IWGP Tag Titles, three title changes  | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=April 20, 2013 | access-date=April 21, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On January 24, 2014, Masters won the [[Real Canadian Wrestling]] (RCW) Canadian Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107565|title=RCW New Year's Retribution|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|work=cagematch.net}}</ref> Masters lost the title the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107567|title=RCW Overdrive|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>  On March 29, 2014, at International Wrestling Federation's Breaking Ground, Masters was defeated by [[Chris Hero]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=109073|title=IWF Breaking Ground|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|work=cagematch.net}}</ref> On June 26 Masters defeated Ken Kerbis & Kronus in a triple threat match for the AWO Championship at the [[All Wrestling Organization]] annual show Wrestlefest in [[Tira, Israel]]. On 1 November 2014, Masters faced 'The One' Simon Lancaster at the RDW 10th Anniversary Show, the match ended in a draw when the RDW champion, Spyda, attacked both men. Masters then went on to aid Lancaster in a match against Spyda, winning Lancaster the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=592&page=11|title=Titles « Chris Masters « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|work=cagematch.net}}</ref> On May 6, 2015, [[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]] (GFW) announced Mordetzky as part of their roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/93537/live-notes-from-gfw-press-conference.html?p=1|title=Live notes from GFW press conference|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=2015-05-06|access-date=2015-05-06|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> He made his debut for the promotion on June 12, defeating Dustin Starr.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85606.shtml|title=Show results - 6/12 GFW in Jackson, Tenn.: First-ever Global Force Wrestling show features Bullet Club main event, more (w/Photos)|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=2015-06-12|access-date=2015-07-12|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

On November 29, 2014, Masters lost the PCW Heavyweight Championship in a three-way elimination match to [[Apollo Crews|Uhaa Nation]] during a PCW/[[Ring of Honor|ROH]] Supershow of Honor event the match also included Dave Mastiff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=118769 |title=PCW/ROH SuperShow Of Honor - Show 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |date=2014-11-29 |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref> On March 14, 2015, Masters defeated Uhaa Nation in a loser leaves PCW no disqualification match to regain the PCW Heavyweight Championship at PCW Road To Glory 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=121676 |title=PCW Road To Glory 2015 - Show 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |date=2015-03-14 |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref> On July 11, 2015, Masters lost the PCW Heavyweight Championship to Dave Mastiff at the PCW Tribute To The Troops 2 event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=128266 |title=PCW Tribute To The Troops 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref>