Editing Chris Masters

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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Chris Masters
|image       = WWE's Monday Night RAW.jpg
|caption     = Masters at the [[WWE Tribute to the Troops results#2005|2005]] [[WWE Tribute to the Troops|Tribute to the Troops]] event
|birthname   = Christopher Todd Mordetzky<ref name="family"/>
|names       = American Adonis<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/29/19309741.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715203530/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/29/19309741.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=A first, positive look at Ring ka King|last=Kapur|first=Bob|date=2012-01-29|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=2012-01-31}}</ref><br />'''Chris Adonis'''<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_70007.shtml|title=Show results - 4/13 TCW in Ft. Smith, Ark.: Hoyt vs. Masters main event, "Cowboy" Bob Orton wrestles, more|last=Henderson|first=Sam|date=2013-04-14|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=2013-04-14}}</ref><br />'''Chris Masters'''<ref name="OWW"/><br />Chris Moore<br />Chris Mordetzky<br />Concrete<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 24, 2011|title=October 24 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2011 Hall of Fame issue, GSP down, Bound for Glory and Bobby Roode, Hogan vs. Sting, giant issue|periodical=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|publication-place=Campbell, CA|issn=1083-9593|page=37|quote=Jeff Katz's Wrestling Revolution Project taped its first season in Los Angeles this past week. [...] Kenny Omega, known as Scott Carpenter, was the star, with strong matches against Chris Masters (Known as Concrete) and Killshot (Karl Anderson).}}</ref>
|height      = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}<ref name="wwe bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/chrismasters|title=Chris Masters' WWE Alumni Profile|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=2012-03-18}}</ref>
|weight      = {{convert|270|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="wwe bio"/> 
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1983|01|8}}<ref name="acceleratorbio"/>
|birth_place = [[Santa Monica, California]], U.S.<ref name="OWW"/><ref name="acceleratorbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/bios/masters.html|title=Chris Masters' Bio|publisher=Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster|access-date=2008-04-05}}</ref>
|billed      = [[Los Angeles, California]]<ref name="OWW"/><ref name="acceleratorbio"/>
|spouse   = {{marriage|Vesela Marinova|2004|2011|reason=divorced}}
|trainer    = [[Rick Bassman]]<br />[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]<br />[[Ultimate Pro Wrestling]]<ref name="acceleratorbio"/>
|debut       = August 15, 2002<ref name="OWW"/><ref name="acceleratorbio"/>
|retired     =
}}
'''Christopher Todd Mordetzky'''<ref name="family">{{cite web|url=http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461?c=search&first=christopher&last=mordetzky|title=California Births, 1905 - 1995|publisher=Family Tree Legends|access-date=2018-01-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607083526/http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461?c=search&first=christopher&last=mordetzky|archive-date=2012-06-07}}</ref> (born January 8, 1983)<ref name="acceleratorbio"/> is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], currently wrestling under the [[ring name]] '''Chris Adonis'''. He is a former two-time [[NWA National Heavyweight Championship|National Champion]] in NWA. He is best known for his time in [[WWE]], under the ring name '''Chris Masters'''. He is also known for his time in [[Impact Wrestling]], under the ring name Chris Adonis and for his appearances for Qatar Pro Wrestling.

After being trained in Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Mordetzky signed a development contract with WWE and was sent to WWE's farm territory [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]. In 2005, he debuted in WWE as "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, a wrestler in a great body shape, using "The Masterlock" as finisher, a [[Nelson hold|full nelson hold]]. During his early career in WWE, Masters had a storyline around the Masterlock, a submission nobody could break. He would challenge several wrestlers to the Masterlock Challenge, where he rewarded the winner with a prize if they could break it. The Masterlock Challenge storyline ended after [[Bobby Lashley]] broke the hold on March 20, 2007. Masters was released in 2007 and worked on the independent circuit for two years, making his return to WWE in 2009. Masters would spend the next two years in WWE, until he was released again in 2011. Since then, he has worked on the independent circuit and had notable stints in [[Global Force Wrestling]] (GFW) and [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA).

==Early life==
Christopher Todd Mordetzky was born on January 8, 1983, in [[Santa Monica, California]], to Diane Mordetzky.<ref name="OWW"/><ref name="acceleratorbio"/><ref name="family"/> Mordetzky is [[Jewish]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Gurvis |first=Jacob  |date=1 April 2023 |title=LA synagogue hosts 'Mitzvah Mania' with Jewish pro wrestlers |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/la-synagogue-hosts-mitzvah-mania-with-jewish-pro-wrestlers/ |work=[[Times of Israel]] |location= |access-date=21 September 2024}} </ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Chaz |first=Kangas |date=31 March 2023 |title=Mitzvah Mania brings the first Jewish-focused event to WrestleMania weekend |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-03-31/mitzvah-mania-brings-the-first-jewish-focused-event-to-wrestlemania-weekend |newspaper=[[LA Times]] |location= |access-date=21 September 2024}} </ref> He dropped out of high school the age of sixteen. During this time he idolized professional wrestler [[Shawn Michaels]].<ref name="tenthings"/>

==Professional wrestling career==
===Ultimate Pro Wrestling (2002–2003)===
Mordetzky began training for a wrestling career at the age of 16 in [[Ultimate Pro Wrestling]].<ref name="OWW"/> He trained there for one year and suffered an injury, leaving him out of action for three months. During this time, Mordetzky learned that WWE was recruiting talent from UPW, and he took time off from wrestling for nearly three years to pursue a powerful physique that would interest [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]].<ref name="Wrestling Weekly">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/2007/12/05/chris-masters-interview-with-doc-young/|title=Chris Masters Interview with Doc Young|publisher=Wrestling Weekly|access-date=2009-08-13|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807114113/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/2007/12/05/chris-masters-interview-with-doc-young/|archive-date=2011-08-07}}</ref>

===World Wrestling Entertainment===
====Ohio Valley Wrestling (2003–2005)====
His work paid off, as WWE offered him a developmental contract in 2003, training him at its developmental territory, [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW). At OVW, he developed his wrestling skills and refined his character, achieving success in both the singles and tag team divisions. When Mordetzky was called up to the main roster,<ref name="OWW">{{cite web|title=Chris Masters' Profile|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/chris-masters.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> WWE showed [[List of professional wrestling terms#V|vignettes]] outlining him as "The Masterpiece", touting him as having a body so perfect, it would appear he was sculpted out of stone. Mordetzky credits [[Matt Morgan (wrestler)|Matt Morgan]] for creating the "Masterpiece" gimmick, and said [[Vince McMahon]] encouraged him to emulate former wrestler [[Paul Orndorff]].<ref name="WrestlingTruth.com">{{cite web|url=http://wrestlingtruth.com/news/wrestlingtruth-exclusive-sitdown-with-chris-masters/|title=WrestlingTruth.com|access-date=2010-04-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004033530/http://wrestlingtruth.com/news/wrestlingtruth-exclusive-sitdown-with-chris-masters/|archive-date=2011-10-04|url-status=dead}}</ref>

====WWE Championship pursuits (2005–2006)====
"The Masterpiece" Chris Masters made his debut in WWE on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]], drawing attention to his physique in bodybuilding poses during his entrance to the ring. On the February 21, 2005 episode of ''Raw'', Masters made his debut by defeating [[Stevie Richards]]. During the contest, Masters broke Richards' nose performing the [[Polish hammer|Polish Hammer]].<ref name="OWW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050221.html|title=RAW results - February 21, 2005|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2008-04-05}}</ref> The Polish Hammer continued to be a signature move of Masters' for months after this first match, but with warning that it would only be used in striking an opponent's chest.<ref name="OWW"/>

Masters made a claim that his version of the [[nelson hold#full nelson|full nelson]] hold, which he dubbed the Master Lock, was unbreakable.<ref name="OWW"/> Masters began a series of contests he would call "Master Lock Challenges" where Masters would put an opponent in the Master Lock and the opponent would try to break free before Masters made him submit or pass out. Masters would go on to log more full nelson submission victories than any wrestler in WWE history, breaking the record previously held by [[Kurt Angle]].<ref name="OWW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050418.html|title=RAW results - April 18, 2005|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2008-04-05}}</ref> Originally he would call out [[glossary of professional wrestling terms#Plant|plants]] from the crowd, placing a $1,000 prize of his own money to be paid to anyone who could break free from the Master Lock.<ref name="OWW"/> At [[Backlash (2005)|Backlash]], he defeated [[Melissa Coates]] in a Master Lock Challenge.<ref name="OWW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wweppv/backlash05.html|title=Backlash 2005 results|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2008-04-05}}</ref> He engaged in feuds with lower-card wrestlers, [[Val Venis]]<ref name="OWW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/383310/mainarticle|title=A Barbaric Batista|publisher=WWE|access-date=2008-04-05|date=2005-05-30}}</ref> and [[Sgt. Slaughter]], who both failed to break the Master Lock.<ref name="OWW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050613.html|title=RAW results - June 13, 2005|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2008-04-05}}</ref> Using villainous tactics, he often attacked the wrestlers beforehand and frequently cheated (for example using a low-blow to escape Sgt. Slaughter's [[professional wrestling holds#Cobra clutch|cobra clutch]]). Masters increased the offered reward each week up to $20,000 and sometimes threw in a bonus. After defeating the 400-pound [[Rosey (wrestler)|Rosey]] on July 18, Masters defiantly stated "it doesn't matter how big they are!", prompting The [[Big Show]] to accept a Master Lock Challenge.<ref name="raw-july18-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050718.html|title=WWE Raw Results - July 18, 2005|date=2005-07-18|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> In accordance with his villainous persona, Masters fled, refusing a match with the Big Show.<ref name="raw-july18-05"/>

In late August, Masters entered a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Shawn Michaels]], leading to a tag match between himself and [[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito]] against [[Ric Flair]] and Michaels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050829.html|title=WWE Raw Results - August 29, 2005|date=2005-08-29|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> During the match, Masters defeated Ric Flair by submission. Masters regularly teamed with Carlito, albeit in a rigid business relationship. Michaels competed in a Master Lock Challenge on September 5.<ref name="Michaels-masterlock">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050905.html|title=WWE Raw Results - September 5, 2005|date=2005-09-05|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Masters, upset at the vigorous resistance of Michaels, released the hold and beat him with a [[Folding chair|steel chair]] before re-applying the hold.<ref name="Michaels-masterlock"/> The Master Lock Challenge, which had not decided a clear victor between the two, led to a match at [[Unforgiven (2005)|Unforgiven]] which Michaels won.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2005/results/ |title=Unforgiven 2005 Results |access-date=2008-09-18 |publisher=WWE |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214234311/http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2005/results/ |archive-date=2007-12-14 }}</ref>

Masters, alongside fellow Raw wrestler, [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], was one of several wrestlers to "invade" [[WWE SmackDown|''SmackDown!'']] in preparation for the match between the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] and [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brands at [[Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]]. The two ambushed [[Rey Mysterio]], leading to a tag match at [[Taboo Tuesday (2005)|Taboo Tuesday]] against Mysterio and [[Matt Hardy]].<ref name="Tabootuesday05">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2005/results/ |title=Taboo Tuesday 2005 Results |access-date=2008-09-18 |publisher=WWE |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705175520/http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2005/results/ |archive-date=2008-07-05 }}</ref> Edge chose not to participate, so Masters teamed with Edge's replacement, [[Gene Snitsky]].<ref name="Tabootuesday05"/> Masters and Snitsky lost when Mysterio pinned Masters.<ref name="Tabootuesday05"/> At [[Survivor Series 2005|Survivor Series]], Masters competed in a five-on-five [[Survivor Series match]] between SmackDown! and Raw wrestlers.<ref name="SurvivorSeries05">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2005/matches/134645811 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127041438/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2005/matches/134645811 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team RAW (Classic Survivor Series Match) |publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] |date=November 27, 2005 |access-date=September 18, 2008}}</ref> During the match, there appeared to be a near-break in the Master Lock by [[Bobby Lashley]], who "powered out" of the hold.<ref name="SurvivorSeries05"/> As the hold was never completely locked in, however, the "Master Lock" had not been officially broken. Masters was eliminated by Rey Mysterio.

Masters then set his sights on WWE Champion [[John Cena]], attacking him after a match and forcing him to pass out with the Master Lock.<ref name="firstWWEchampmatch">{{cite web|title=RAW results - November 28, 2005|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/051128.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> This set up a [[professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat]] [[Submission match]] for the November 28 edition of ''Raw'' with Cena defending his title against Masters and Kurt Angle, with whom he had already been feuding. The idea was to put Cena at a major disadvantage and guarantee a new champion; Masters and Angle, who used the ankle lock as a submission finisher, both were submission experts while Cena did not employ a submission hold as part of his repertoire at the time. On that night, however, Cena emerged victorious by making Masters tap out to his new submission finisher, the STFU.<ref name="firstWWEchampmatch"/>

Masters portrayed the role of a bailiff during the mock trial for then [[Professional wrestling authority figures#General Managers|General Manager]] [[Eric Bischoff]] on the December 5 episode of ''Raw'', with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as judge. Upon being called to the stand to testify for Bischoff's defense, he was asked to give his name, which he did saying his name was Chris Masters. He was immediately accused of perjury and disqualified as a witness, as McMahon broke [[kayfabe]] and stated that Masters' real name was Chris Mordetzky.

On December 12, Chris Masters defeated [[Viscera (wrestler)|Viscera]] on an episode of ''Raw'' to gain a spot in the [[Elimination Chamber]] match for John Cena's WWE Championship at [[New Year's Revolution (2006)|New Year's Revolution]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - December 12, 2005|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/051212.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref><ref name=pwi120/> Viscera was shown to be too big to cinch on the Master Lock until being grounded. On the December 26 episode of ''Raw'', Masters faced [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.|Chavo Guerrero]], in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Beat the Clock challenge|Beat the Clock match]] to determine who would be the final entrant to be released from his pod in the Elimination Chamber.<ref name="beattheclock-Dec05">{{cite web|title=RAW results - December 26, 2005|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/051226.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> Masters had to defeat Guerrero in 5 minutes and 56 seconds, which was the time set by Michaels (when he defeated Snitsky in the opening match of the show).<ref name="beattheclock-Dec05"/> Guerrero managed to survive the Master Lock long enough so that Masters was unable to beat the clock.<ref name="beattheclock-Dec05"/> At New Year's Revolution (which also took place on Masters' 23rd birthday), Masters was eliminated from the Elimination Chamber match when Carlito double-crossed him by delivering a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] while he had Cena in the Master Lock and then used a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Roll-up|roll-up]] for the pin.<ref name=pwi120/> On January 9, after some heated words with Carlito, both men had a tag match against two men who were also having difficulties, Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels.<ref name="Jan9-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060109.html|title=WWE Raw Results - January 9, 2006|date=2006-01-09|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> During the match, Michaels walked backstage, leaving Angle to fend for himself. Masters saw the opportunity and applied the Master Lock to Angle, thus gaining the victory.<ref name="Jan9-05"/> On January 16, Masters challenged Cena to take part in a Master Lock Challenge.<ref name="Cena-masterlock">{{cite web|title=RAW results - January 16, 2006|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060116.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> Cena accepted the challenge and displayed signs that
he might in fact break out of the hold, until Edge attacked Cena with his title belt and ended the challenge.<ref name="Cena-masterlock"/>

====Various feuds and departure (2006–2007)====
At the [[Royal Rumble (2006)|Royal Rumble]], Masters again worked together with Carlito, but Carlito again double-crossed him and eliminated him from the match.<ref name=pwi120/> On the February 6 episode of ''Raw'' both men were entered into a Road to WrestleMania Tournament, to determine the number one contender for a WWE Championship match at [[WrestleMania 22]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060206.html|title=RAW results - February 6, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref><ref name="PS142">{{cite news|author=Hurley, Oliver|title=Power Slam Magazine, issue 142|work="WrestleMania In Person” (WrestleMania 22)|publisher=SW Publishing|date=2006-04-20|pages=16–19}}</ref> In Masters' first round matchup, he would use the ropes for leverage in a victory against [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] to secure himself a place in the second round against the winner of a later match between Carlito and [[Rob Van Dam]]. Van Dam won that match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060206.html|title=WWE Raw Results - February 6, 2006|date=2006-02-06|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The next week on ''Raw'', Van Dam was able to beat Masters and advance to the tournament final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060213.html|title=WWE Raw Results - February 13, 2006|date=2006-02-13|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> After this, Masters continued to feud with one half of the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Champions]], Big Show, while Masters' on and off teammate Carlito would feud with Kane. On the February 27 episode of ''Raw'', McMahon offered Shawn Michaels' former tag team partner [[Marty Jannetty]] a WWE contract in exchange for kissing his exposed buttocks in the middle of the wrestling ring. When Jannetty hesitated, McMahon changed the condition to winning a Master Lock Challenge, and summoned Masters to the ring. After applying the Master Lock, McMahon ordered Masters to force Jannetty's face against his buttocks. Masters failed to complete this instruction as Shawn Michaels interrupted and knocked out Masters. Michaels was then attacked by Shane McMahon, who forced him to kiss Mr. McMahon's buttocks instead. On the March 6 episode of ''Raw'', McMahon publicly thanked everyone who encouraged the previous week's events, and officially awarded Masters and Carlito a World Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060306.html|title=RAW results - March 6, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> At WrestleMania 22, the pair, known as "The Masters of Cool", lost the match to [[Big Show and Kane]]. The pair argued amongst themselves after the match. Even though Carlito had repeatedly betrayed Masters over the previous months, it was Carlito who turned face.<ref name=pwi120>{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work=Wrestling's historical cards|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|pages=119–120}}</ref> During the next ''Raw'', Masters began to feud with Carlito after Carlito attacked him from behind.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - April 3, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060403.html|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> This led to a match between the two men at [[Backlash (2006)|Backlash]] which Carlito won.<ref name=pwi120/>

After this, Masters pursued the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] but would leave for several months to go to drug rehab due to an addiction of painkillers. Before leaving, Masters was on the May 22 episode of ''Raw'', losing a match to John Cena despite low blowing John Cena for two times in a row.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - May 22, 2006|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060522.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> He returned to the ring during an OVW television taping on August 6. He had lost much of his muscle mass, appearing much slimmer, although he still had some definition in his arms and abdomen. On the August 28 episode of ''Raw'', Masters made his return against Cena.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - August 28, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060828.html}}</ref> Along with less muscle mass, he sported a goatee and mustache leading [[Jerry Lawler|Jerry "The King" Lawler]] to refer to him as a "leaner and meaner" Chris Masters. This change of image was short-lived, however, as Masters shaved the goatee and regained some of his muscle mass. When Masters returned, he was put in lower-card matches including a short feud with [[Super Crazy]], who had moved from ''SmackDown!'', with Masters coming out on the losing end of their matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060904.html|title=WWE Raw Results - September 4, 2006|date=2006-09-04|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The pair would also compete in a losing effort, along with four other Superstars, in a [[professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Six-Pack Challenge]] for the Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060918.html|title=WWE Raw Results - September 18, 2006|date=2006-09-18|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Masters gained his first victory since his return against Jerry Lawler on the November 6 episode of ''Raw'' in a match where Eric Bischoff, General Manager for the night, forced Lawler to be first [[Handcuffs|handcuffed]] to the top rope.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - November 6, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/061106.html}}</ref> Masters continued the feud with Lawler for a few weeks with Lawler also losing a Master Lock Challenge before defeating Masters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/061113.html|title=WWE Raw Results - November 13, 2006|date=2006-11-13|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

On the December 4 episode of ''Raw'', [[Jonathan Coachman]] set up a Master Lock Challenge against John Cena for the WWE Championship.<ref name="masterlock-WWEChampionship">{{cite web|title=RAW results - December 4, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/061204.html}}</ref> Masters appearing to have the challenge won but he released the hold for a short time, allowing Cena to reverse the hold into his own Master Lock, forcing Masters to submit, retaining his title, and making Cena the first to win the Master Lock Challenge.<ref name="masterlock-WWEChampionship"/> At the start of 2007, Masters would restart his feud with Carlito, which led to several matches between the two. The first was a one-on-one contest at [[New Year's Revolution (2007)|New Year's Revolution]] won by Masters.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Years Revolution 2007 results|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wweppv/newyearsrevolution07.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> In a rematch the next night on ''Raw'', Carlito came out victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01082007/mainarticle|title=Umaga spikes back|date=2007-01-08|last=Starr|first=Noah|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the January 15 episode of ''Raw'', [[Ron Simmons]], with interference from Super Crazy, almost "won" the Master Lock Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070115.html|title=RAW results - January 15, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> An attempted Master Lock Challenge for [[The Great Khali]] on the February 26 episode of ''Raw'' did not occur when Masters was unable to apply the hold to Khali.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070226.html|title=RAW results - January 15, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2008-03-25}}</ref> The Master Lock was first officially broken on the March 19 episode of ''Raw'', by [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship|ECW World Champion]] [[Bobby Lashley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - March 19, 2007|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070319.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> after Masters debuted it more than two years ago.<ref name="wwe bio" />

In May and June, Masters challenged [[Santino Marella]] for the Intercontinental Championship, losing four times via roll-up.<ref name="IC-May7">{{cite web|title=RAW results - May 7, 2006|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070507.html|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - May 14, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070514.html|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - June 4, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070604.html|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> However, on the May 28 episode of ''Raw'', he defeated Marella in the Master Lock Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - May 28, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070528.html|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref>

On the June 11 episode of ''Raw'', Masters was drafted to the SmackDown! brand as part of the [[2007 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW results - June 11, 2006|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070611.html|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> While on ''SmackDown!'' he was used sporadically including a few Master Lock Challenges.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06222007/mainarticle|title=A taste of vengeance|date=2007-06-22|last=Rote|first=Andrew|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> He had entered into a feud with [[Chuck Palumbo]] competing in several matches and an attempted Master Lock Challenge that did not begin as Masters fled the ring after Palumbo realized Masters was trying to trick him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08242007/mainarticle|title=Hell's spawn|date=2007-08-24|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Following this, Masters was suspended for 30 days for failing a drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-radio.com/index.php?view=recap&cap=451|title=Wrestling Radio Shows, Pro Wrestling News, Podcast, Forums, Video, Humor, Wrestling Promotions|date=2007-11-15|access-date=2009-08-10|publisher=Wrestling-Radio.com}}</ref> Masters returned to ''SmackDown!'' on October 5, applying the Master Lock to Palumbo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/10052007/mainarticle|title=Locked in|date=2007-10-05|last=Dee|first=Louie|access-date=2008-09-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Masters suffered a dislocated elbow during his last match, which would have sidelined him for four months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzpwi.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4890&Itemid=88|title=NZPWI}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling101.com/101/newsitem/4445/|title=WWE: Details on Chris Masters' Injury; Undertaker Responsible?|work=wrestling101.com|date=13 July 2022 }}</ref> On November 2, 2007, it was reported that Masters had been suspended for 60 days for having violated WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Policy a second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/5794072|title=World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Two Performers|publisher=WWE|access-date=2007-11-02}}</ref> Six days later, Mordetzky was released from his WWE contract on November 8, 2007.<ref name="released">{{cite web|title=Chris Masters released|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/mastersreleased|publisher=WWE|access-date=2007-11-08|archive-date=2007-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109141253/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/mastersreleased|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Independent circuit (2007–2009)===
On December 20, 2007, Mordetzky made his first wrestling appearance since his departure from WWE, competing under the name Chris Moore for [[Antonio Inoki]]'s [[Inoki Genome Federation]] at the event Genome2: Inoki Fighting Xmas in Tokyo, Japan, defeating Ryuji Yanagisawa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.igf.jp/fightermuch1220.html|title=IGF Genome2: Inoki Fighting Xmas results|publisher=[[Inoki Genome Federation]]|language=ja|access-date=2007-12-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223060920/http://igf.jp/fightermuch1220.html|archive-date=2007-12-23}}</ref> Mordetzky also appeared under his Chris Masters ring name and gimmick at [[Harley Race]]'s [[Harley Race's Wrestling Academy|World League Wrestling]] show on December 29, during a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|Lumberjack match]] between Branden Tatum and Dinn T. Moore. Tatum pinned Moore after Masters applied the Master Lock behind the referee's back. He soon won the [[WLW Heavyweight Championship]], his first singles title, on February 9, 2008, from [[Keith Walker (wrestler)|Keith Walker]]. He later lost the title to Derek McQuinn on May 25. In May 2008, news reports revealed that Mordetzky had signed a one-year contract with Nu-Wrestling Evolution.<ref name="WrestlingTruth.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2008/58/bobby_lashley_323501.shtml |title=ECW Rating, Lashley Returns, Chris Masters Signs New Deal - WrestlingInc.com |access-date=April 16, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216131509/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2008/58/bobby_lashley_323501.shtml |archive-date=December 16, 2008 }}</ref>

Mordetzky wrestled on the [[independent circuit]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] appearing for [[New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling]] on April 23, 2009, in [[Lower Hutt]]. He defeated Adam Avalanche and Rufguts in a Triple Threat match at the show Power Play 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzpwi.co.nz/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4873&Itemid=36|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909044227/http://www.nzpwi.co.nz/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4873&Itemid=36|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-09-09|title=Chris Masters vs. Adam Avalanche and Rufguts at Power Play 6|publisher=NZPWI|access-date=2009-04-16}}</ref>

Masters also competed in Europe for American Wrestling Rampage, in the UK for Varsity Pro Wrestling and Puerto Rico for the [[World Wrestling Council]].

===Return to WWE (2009–2011)===
[[File:Chris Masters and MVP (Dec 2009).jpg|thumb|right|Masters wrestling [[Montel Vontavious Porter]] in 2009]]
Mordetzky returned to World Wrestling Entertainment on July 27, 2009, reprising his character as "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters.<ref name="2009return"/> He entered the ring with both an abridged Titantron and entrance theme, displaying his signature poses as he walked down the ring. He also used this titantron in 2007.<ref name="2009return">{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFuP8ixNMvo| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507122620/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFuP8ixNMvo| archive-date=2014-05-07 | url-status=dead|title=YouTube|work=youtube.com}}</ref> Mordetzky did not take the mic and little commentary was made on his absence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/111732|title=411MANIA - The Happy-Go-Sucky Wrestling Report: 07.29.09|work=The Happy-Go-Sucky Wrestling Report: 07.29.09}}</ref> He faced [[Montel Vontavious Porter]] in a match that resulted in a [[Countout|double-countout]] after he applied the Master Lock [[Professional wrestling#Submission|submission]] to MVP outside the ring.<ref name="WWE Raw July 27, 2009 Results">{{cite web|url =http://www.wrestling101.com/101/newsitem/7459/|title=WWE Raw July 27, 2009 Results|access-date=2009-08-10}}</ref> A mini feud continued between the two as Porter was able to score a pinfall victory over Masters the following week to end the feud.

In November 2009, Mordetzky began a face turn, entertaining fans with a [[Tony Holland (bodybuilder)|Tony Holland]]-style pec dance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/sports/othersports/2009/11/07/11667296-sun.html|title=It's Time for split of DX|author=Tim Baines|publisher=Toronto Sun|date=2009-11-07|access-date=2010-04-15}}</ref> On the November 2 episode of ''Raw'', Mordetzky entered the ''[[Got Talent|Raw's Got Talent]]'' show hosted by guest host [[Ozzy Osbourne]], [[Sharon Osbourne]], and The Great Khali, where he performed a "special performance art piece"; he flexed his pecs to the beat of Ozzy's song "[[Crazy Train]]", earning a positive crowd reaction.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVwxTWVfiho&feature=channel |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/MVwxTWVfiho| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title=Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" -- Meets Chris Masters (Masterpiece)|date=3 November 2009|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Masters later recalled that he was not a fan of the "pec dancing" gimmick, but made the best of it for the company.<ref name="prowrestling.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article10020944.shtml|title=Former WWE wrestler Chris Masters recalls a WWE wrestler wanting to fight him because he forgot to shake hands, working with Shawn Michaels and Triple H|work=prowrestling.net}}</ref> On the December 7 episode of ''Raw'', Masters cemented his face turn by saving [[Eve Torres]] and [[Hornswoggle]] from Chavo Guerrero after applying the Master Lock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/_091207/|title=WWE RAW 2009 12 07|work=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2010-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820212225/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/_091207/|archive-date=2011-08-20|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krxSZnQ-jcY&feature=PlayList&p=BA7BD98A7654B13F&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=63 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523025138/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krxSZnQ-jcY&feature=PlayList&p=BA7BD98A7654B13F&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=63| archive-date=2014-05-23 | url-status=dead|title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref> After that, Masters and Torres began an on-screen relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bcxtNLpPSI | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522114222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bcxtNLpPSI&feature=related| archive-date=2014-05-22 | url-status=dead|title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjaTRePk6Ww |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/qjaTRePk6Ww| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title=WWE Eve and Chris Masters perform -Pec the Halls-|date=25 December 2009|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Masters mostly engaged in lower-card feuds throughout 2010 and 2011. Some wrestling observers have speculated that his character was being reduced to a comedic role because WWE hoped to avoid negative publicity tied to his past [[World Wrestling Entertainment#Drug testing and wellness program|Talent and Wellness Violations]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/ask-wnw/randy-orton-springer-skit-chris-masters-tna-s-move.php|title=Randy Orton, Springer Skit, Chris Masters, TNA's Move|publisher=Wrestling News World|author=Richard Gray|date=2010-02-16|access-date=2010-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329142428/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/ask-wnw/randy-orton-springer-skit-chris-masters-tna-s-move.php|archive-date=2010-03-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following [[WrestleMania XXVI]], Masters was not active on-screen for over 30 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/2010/05/03/this-week-in-e-draft-2010-fallout/ |title=Inside Pulse Wrestling &#124; This Week in 'E – Draft 2010 Fallout |access-date=May 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507033633/http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/2010/05/03/this-week-in-e-draft-2010-fallout/ |archive-date=May 7, 2010 }}</ref>

Masters was drafted back to the ''SmackDown'' brand on April 26 during the [[2010 WWE Draft#Supplemental Draft|Supplemental Draft]]. In his first match on the brand, he defeated Chavo Guerrero. Masters found himself lossless in singles matches from May to September, winning eleven singles matches during that period, where all the matches took place on ''[[WWE Superstars|Superstars]]''.<ref name=Singles>{{cite web|title=Matches von Chris Masters|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=592&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&land=&art=TV-Show%2CPay+Per+View&artmatches=nur+Singles+Matches&partner=Partner&gegner=Gegner&suchbegriff=Suchbegriff#matches|publisher=CageMatch.de|access-date=28 July 2011|language=de}}</ref> Masters was announced as one of the men to compete in the [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Elimination tag team match5-on-5|Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team match]] as part of Team Mysterio, teaming with Rey Mysterio, Big Show, [[Kofi Kingston]] and Montel Vontavious Porter to take on Team Del Rio ([[Alberto Del Rio]], [[Gabbi Tuft|Tyler Reks]], [[Jake Hager|Jack Swagger]], [[Drew McIntyre]] and "Dashing" [[Cody Rhodes]]). On the November 19 episode of ''SmackDown'', Masters lost to Swagger in a Survivor Series Showdown match. Later that same night, he competed in a 10-Man Survivor Series Showdown Battle Royal where he eliminated Rhodes, though later on in the match he was eliminated, the Battle Royal was won by Mysterio and Big Show (as it was a team vs team battle royal). At the [[Survivor Series (2010)|Survivor Series]] pay-per-view, Masters was eliminated by Del Rio, but his team still went on to win. In late 2010, Masters mentored [[Byron Saxton]] on [[WWE NXT|NXT]]. In February and March 2011, Masters would feud with Tyler Reks on ''Superstars'', and Masters won all four matches they had with each other.<ref name=Singles /> A [[push (professional wrestling)|push]] and possible gimmick change was rumored, but never materialized.<ref name="prowrestling.net"/>

On April 26, 2011, Masters was drafted back to the Raw [[WWE brand extension|brand]] as part of the [[2011 WWE draft|2011 supplemental draft]] but never wrestled on ''Raw'' in his four months as a Raw wrestler.<ref>{{cite web|last=Assaad|first=Xander|title=XANDER'S WWE RAW REPORT 4/25: Alt. perspective review of Draft episode, segment & overall show Reax|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_49577.shtml|publisher=PW Torch|access-date=7 August 2011}}</ref> His last appearance on WWE programming was against Jack Swagger on the August 4, 2011 episode of ''Superstars'' in a losing effort. On August 5, 2011, Mordetzky was released from his contract by WWE.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE News: Third release announced - Chris Masters cut, final appearance on Tuesday's Superstars episode|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_51913.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2011-08-05|access-date=2011-08-05}}</ref> His release (as well as the releases of [[Vladimir Kozlov]] and [[Davey Boy Smith Jr.|David Hart Smith]]) was referenced in a [[worked shoot]] moment on the August 8 episode of ''Raw'' by [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] [[CM Punk]].

===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>

=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling (2015–2018) ===
In 2015, Mordetzky initially made his [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) debut on the July 27, 2015 episode of ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact Wrestling]]'', where he competed in a [[King of the Mountain match]] for the vacant [[TNA King of the Mountain Championship]]. Robbie E, [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]], Lashley and the winner of the match, [[P. J. Black]] were the other participants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/tna/impact/SPOILERS_TNA_Impact_Wrestling_Tapings_from_7_27_15.html |title=*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings from 7/27/15 |website=Lordsofpain.net |date=2015-07-27 |access-date=2016-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906053736/http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/tna/impact/SPOILERS_TNA_Impact_Wrestling_Tapings_from_7_27_15.html |archive-date=2015-09-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On the following ''Impact Wrestling'' the Global Force stable cut a promo in the ring challenging TNA. Mordetzky took the microphone and demanded a TNA opponent, revealed to be Lashley. The match ended in a "[[No contest (combat sports)|no contest]]" after the Global Force stable interrupted the match. On the September 9th episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Mordetzky defeated [[Drew McIntyre|Drew Galloway]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|Lumberjack match]]. On the September 16 edition of ''Impact Wrestling'',  Team GFW (Mordetzky, [[Brian Myers]], [[Jeff Jarrett]], [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]] and [[Sonjay Dutt]]) lost to Team TNA (Drew Galloway, Lashley, [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]], [[Thom Latimer|Bram]] and [[Davey Richards]]) in a [[Lethal Lockdown match]].

[[File:Chris Adonis BFG 17.jpg|thumb|Chris Adonis in November 2017]]
On the April 6 episode of ''Impact'', Mordetzky returned to TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling under the ring name Chris Adonis. In his debut he competed in an eight-man tag team match by teaming with [[Matt Morgan]], [[Nick Aldis|Magnus]] and [[Alberto Del Rio|Alberto El Patron]] against Lashley, Bram, [[LA Knight|Eli Drake]] and [[Tyrus (wrestler)|Tyrus]] in a winning effort. On the April 20 episode of ''Impact'', Adonis attacked [[Moose (wrestler)|Moose]] from behind, establishing himself as a heel in the process. During the following weeks, Adonis formed an alliance with Drake against Moose. On the June 8 episode of ''Impact'', Adonis lost a GFW Global Title Match to Alberto El Patron. At [[Slammiversary XV]], Adonis and Drake were defeated by Moose and [[DeAngelo Williams]].

Afterwards, he frequently helped Drake to retain his [[Impact World Championship|Impact Global Championship]]. On the July 27 episode of ''Impact'', Adonis, Eli Drake and [[Ethan Carter III]] defeated Eddie Edwards, [[Naomichi Marufuji]] and Moose in a six-man tag team match. On August 24, on ''Impact'', Adonis competed in the Gauntlet for the Gold match for the GFW Global Championship, which Drake won. Adonis and Drake then transitioned into a storyline with [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Impact]], facing him in tag team and singles matches. On January 13, 2018, Mordetzky officially confirmed on his Twitter account that he had officially parted ways with Impact Wrestling.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=952214065929170945|user=ChrisAdonis|title=I have to announce my departure from...|date=13 January 2018}}</ref> According to Mordetzsky, he left the promotion due to the low salary and the fact that the company did not have any plans for him besides being a manager for Eli Drake.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/chris-adonis-reveals-left-impact-wrestling/|title = 411Mania}}</ref>

[[File:Chris Masters PWA 2017.jpg|thumb|Chris Masters in 2017]]

===National Wrestling Alliance (2021–2023)===
====NWA National Championship (2021–2023)====
{{main|Strictly Business (professional wrestling)|l1=Strictly Business}}
On March 12, [[National Wrestling Alliance]] announced on their social media, that Mordetzky would make his NWA debut at [[NWA Back For The Attack]].<ref name="NWAMasters">{{cite web |url=https://m.facebook.com/NWA/photos/a.272936456121108/3748707195210666/?type=3&source=48&refid=18&ref=m_notif&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&__tn__=%2As-R  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/243186419096112/3748707195210666 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook |access-date=13 March 2021|title=He's chiseled. He's tenacious. He's a masterpiece. Chris Adonis makes his debut at #BackForTheAttack! }}{{cbignore}}</ref> Adonis defeated [[Trevor Murdoch]] on the March 30 episode of [[NWA Power]], in a [[No Disqualification match]], to win the [[NWA National Championship]].<ref name="NWAPOWERRR30032021">{{cite web|last=Sutter|first=Robbie|title=Chris Adonis Wins NWA National Heavyweight Championship|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/03/30/chris-adonis-nwa-national-heavyweight-championship/|work=LastWordOnSports|date=March 30, 2021|access-date=March 30, 2021}}</ref> After this, Adonis turned heel when he aligned with [[Thom Latimer]] and [[NWA World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Nick Aldis]], as the new member of Strictly Business.

On May 25, 2021, Adonis vacated the NWA National Championship to participate in the battle royal to receive an NWA World Heavyweight Championship match at [[NWA When Our Shadows Fall]]; the match was won by Trevor Murdoch.<ref name="Power05252021">{{cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Josiah|title=NWA Power Results: Battle Royale For World Title Shot|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/nwa-power-results-battle-royale-world-title-shot-342341|work=[[Wrestling Observer|Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online]]|date=May 25, 2021|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531031924/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/nwa-power-results-battle-royale-world-title-shot-342341|archive-date=May 31, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Adonis would defeat [[JTG]] in the tournament final to win the National Championship.<ref name=Powell-2021>{{cite web |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/11/nwa-powerrr-results-powells-review-of-chris-adonis-vs-jtg-for-the-vacant-nwa-national-title-pope-vs-sal-rinauro-for-the-nwa-tv-title-thunder-rosa-and-skye-blue-vs-serena-deeb-and-kylie-rae-ho/ |author1=Jason Powell |title=NWA Powerrr results: Powell's review of Chris Adonis vs. JTG for the vacant NWA National Title, Pope vs. Sal Rinauro for the NWA TV Title, Thunder Rosa and Skye Blue vs. Serena Deeb and Kylie Rae, Homicide, Mecha Wolf, and Bestia 666 vs. Luke Hawx, PJ Hawx, and El Rudo |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |date=July 11, 2021}}</ref> At [[NWA 73rd Anniversary Show]], Adonis successfully defended his title in his first title defense against [[James Storm]]. He would lose the title against [[Anthony Mayweather]] on the February 11, 2022 episode of ''Power'', ending his reign at 249 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/nwa-power-trip-part-2-results-anthony-mayweather-vs-chris-adonis |title=NWA Power Trip part two results: Anthony Mayweather vs. Chris Adonis |last=MacDonald |first=Josiah |date=March 1, 2022 |website=F4Wonline.com |publisher=[[Wrestling Observer|Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online]] |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>

====Championship pursuits (2023)====
On the February 28, 2023 episode of ''Powerrr'', Adonis announced that he will utilize his Champions Series title opportunities at [[NWA 312]], challenging NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tyrus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nwa-world-s-heavyweight-tile-and-women-s-title-bouts-set-nwa-312|title=NWA World's Heavyweight Title And Women's Title Bouts Set For NWA 312}}</ref> He would then go on to unsuccessfully challenge Tyrus for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/nwa-312-results-4723-chris-adonis-challenges-tyrus-nwa-world-s-heavyweight-championship|title= NWA 312 Results (4/7/23): Chris Adonis Challenges Tyrus For The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship}}</ref> On June 3, during night one of the [[Crockett Cup (2023)|Crockett Cup]], Adonis teamed with Tyrus under the name "The Midnight Riders" to compete in the namesake tournament, defeating The Warriors from the Wasteland ([[Mikael Judas|Judais]] and [[Max the Impaler]]) in the second round,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2023/6/3/23748035/nwa-crockett-cup-2023-ppv-live-results-night-1-ec3-title-match-24-team-tournament|title=NWA Crockett Cup 2023 PPV live results: Night 1 with EC3 title match & 24-team tournament|date=3 June 2023 }}</ref> and The Immortals ([[J. R. Kratos|Kratos]] and Odinson) in the quarterfinal but lost to Knox and Murdoch ([[Mike Knox]] and Trevor Murdoch) in the semifinal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/nwa-crockett-cup-night-two-live-results-title-matches-tournament-finals|title=NWA Crockett Cup night two live results: Title matches & tournament finals|last=Rogers|first=Jon|work=F4wonline|date=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

During Adonis and Latimer's match against Knox and Murdoch on the August 22, 2023 episode of ''Powerrr'', Adonis turned on Latimer and attacked him, thus giving Knox and Murdoch the victory. At [[NWA 75th Anniversary Show]], Adonis was unsuccessful at winning the NWA World Television Championship. On the October 17 ''Powerrr'', Adonis defeated [[Viktor (wrestler)|Zyon]] by [[Disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] to earn an opportunity at "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason's NWA National Heavyweight Championship at [[NWA Samhain|Samhain]] in a [[No Disqualification match|Burning Lake Brawl]].<ref name="Matches">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nwa-national-heavyweight-title-bout-hardcore-tag-team-war-more-set-nwa-samhain|title=NWA National Heavyweight Title Bout, Hardcore Tag Team War, More Set For NWA Samhain|last=DeFelice|first=Robert|website=Fightful|date=October 18, 2023|access-date=October 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022112601/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nwa-national-heavyweight-title-bout-hardcore-tag-team-war-more-set-nwa-samhain|archive-date=October 22, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, Adonis unsuccessfully challenged Mason for the NWA National Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1417002-nwa-samhain-results-october-28-2023|title=NWA Samhain Results – October 28, 2023|date=October 28, 2023}}</ref>

==Legacy==
Known for his large body reaching 270 lbs, he was listed among the "Most Freakishly Muscular WWE Superstars of All Time" by the ''[[Bleacher Report]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/987571-wwe-most-freakishly-muscular-superstars-of-all-time|title=WWE: Most Freakishly Muscular Superstars of All Time|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|publisher=[[TNT Sports (United States)|TNT Sports]]|date=December 18, 2011|first=John|last=Nizinski|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241222233816/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/987571-wwe-most-freakishly-muscular-superstars-of-all-time|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 23, 2024}}</ref> ''[[WhatCulture]]'' observed that Masters "had one of the most impressive WWE physiques of all time when he debuted in 2005", "[...] like another version of [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] or [[Lex Luger]], only even bigger."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/12-most-alarming-physique-transformations-in-wwe-history?page=17|title=12 Most Alarming Physique Transformations In WWE History: 6. Chris Masters|work=[[WhatCulture]]|publisher=Future Publishing Limited|date=February 5, 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241222223058/https://whatculture.com/wwe/12-most-alarming-physique-transformations-in-wwe-history?page=17|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 22, 2024}}</ref> In the official write-up for the World Wrestling Entertainment website, Masters’ physique has been called "the kind of you usually only seen in comic books", and he was praised for his "unbelievable build and his devastating finishing maneuver".<ref name="wwesite">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/chrismasters|title=Chris Masters|publisher=[[WWE|WWE.com]]|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/9LeaW|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 22, 2024}}</ref> In addition, the organization noted that "although he parted ways with WWE in 2011, 'The Masterpiece' more than lived up to his self-aggrandizing nickname as one of the most impressive physical specimens in WWE history."<ref name="wwesite"/>

Writing for ''[[Valnet|The Sportster]]'', Matthew Wilkinson ranked Masters at number three on his list of the ten WWE wrestlers with the most incredible physiques, writing that "while he was completely jacked all across his body, there’s no doubt that his pectoral muscles were the highlight of his physique."<ref name="spotster">{{cite web|url=https://www.thesportster.com/wwe-past-wrestlers-incredible-physiques-best-physical-feature/|title=10 WWE Wrestlers From The Past With Incredible Physiques (& Their Best Physical Feature)|work=The Sportster|publisher=[[Valnet|Valnet, Inc.]]|date=August 13, 2023|first=Matthew|last=Wilkinson|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241222225620/https://www.thesportster.com/wwe-past-wrestlers-incredible-physiques-best-physical-feature/|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 22, 2024}}</ref> Wilkinson added that Masters was known for his wrestling entrances when he flexed and "did pectoral dances to amuse fans, which also proved how impressive his body was,"<ref name="spotster"/> a sentiment shared by Travis Wakeman from [[TNT Sports (United States)|TNT Sports]], who thought that the wrestler was memorable because of his "great physique, as well as an arrogant personality".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2317294-wwe-missed-opportunities-looking-back-at-the-career-of-chris-masters|title=WWE Missed Opportunities: Looking Back at the Career of Chris Masters|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|publisher=[[TNT Sports (United States)|TNT Sports]]|date=January 2, 2015|first=Travis|last=Wakeman|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241222232350/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2317294-wwe-missed-opportunities-looking-back-at-the-career-of-chris-masters|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 23, 2024}}</ref> ''[[IGN]]'''s Greg Miller praised Masters as a WWE Superstar, and wrote: "Carving an impressive body out of muscle, there is no denying that Masters is truly a masterpiece. Flaunting his self-proclaimed flawless physique, 'The Masterpiece' has quickly made a name for himself as a top up and coming Superstar, and his impressive power has forced many top WWE Superstars to submit to his devastating Master Lock finisher along the way."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/11/wwe-smackdown-countdown-2007-chris-masters|title=WWE SmackDown Countdown 2007: Chris Masters|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis|Ziff Davis, Inc.]]|date=October 11, 2007|first=Greg|last=Miller|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241222232946/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/11/wwe-smackdown-countdown-2007-chris-masters|archive-date=December 22, 2024|access-date=December 23, 2024}}</ref> In 2016, fitness-related site ''Gym Junkies'' highlighted that "Chris Masters’ physique was unmatched. It was as though he was chiseled out of granite."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gymjunkies.com/top-wwe-wrestlers-32-of-wrestlemanias-best-physiques/|title=Top WWE Wrestlers: 32 of WrestleMania's Best Physiques|work=Gym Junkies|date=March 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530071331/https://gymjunkies.com/top-wwe-wrestlers-32-of-wrestlemanias-best-physiques/|archive-date=May 30, 2024|access-date=December 23, 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
He has stated that [[The Ultimate Warrior]] and [[Shawn Michaels]] were two of his favorite wrestlers while growing up.<ref name="Chris Masters Interview">{{cite web|url=http://sports.ign.com/articles/764/764413p1.html|title=Chris Masters Interview|publisher=IGN|access-date=2009-08-13|archive-date=2010-12-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209031645/http://sports.ign.com/articles/764/764413p1.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> When asked what it was like wrestling Michaels, Mordetzky replied, "It was a dream come true. That's something I'll take with me to my grave. He was my childhood idol, I idolize the guy, and I still trip out that I got to wrestle him on a pay-per-view. How many people get to do that? How many people get to wrestle their idol?"<ref name="Chris Masters Interview"/>

Mordetzky claims that the biggest misconception that most people have about him is that he's just a bodybuilder.<ref name="Wrestling Weekly"/>

Though Masters never defeated [[John Cena]] in the ring, Masters defeated Cena in an arm-wrestling match. Masters put Cena out in the Master Lock hold on three separate non-match occasions. Masters is one of only two competitors (the other being [[Miro (wrestler)|Rusev]]) to bring John Cena to unconsciousness once, let alone three times as he did.<ref name="rf shoot">{{cite web|url=http://www.rfvideo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3530|title=Shoot with Chris Masters|access-date=2008-09-20|publisher=RF Video}}</ref>

Mordetzky is good friends with WWE wrestlers [[Randy Orton]] and [[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito]], along with WWE alumni [[Bobby Lashley]], [[Shelton Benjamin]], [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]],<ref name="Wrestling Weekly"/> [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.]], and [[Rob Van Dam]]. Mordetzky has appeared on both Van Dam's radio show ''RVD-Radio'' and internet-based [[reality television]] show ''RVD-TV''.<ref name="rf shoot"/> The Wrestling Observer reported that Vince McMahon only re-hired Masters in 2009 at the recommendation of Randy Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1245007226.php|title=Wrestling News and Results, WWE News, TNA News, ROH News - Wrestleview.com|author=Adam Martin|work=wrestleview.com}}</ref>

In March 2013, Mordetzky saved his mother's life from a neighbor who held her hostage and committed [[arson]] at her home. It was reported that he had pulled a {{convert|10|foot|m}} tree from the ground with his bare hands and used it to open a path to his mother's windows, freeing her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1575253-former-wwe-superstar-chris-masters-saves-mother-from-burning-house|title=Former WWE Superstar Chris Masters Saves Mother from Burning House|author=Hector Diaz|work=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2013-mar-21-la-sp-sn-former-wwe-star-saves-mom-20130321-story.html | title=Former WWE star Chris Masters saves mom from burning house | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=March 21, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.14news.com/story/21769942/former-wwe-wrestler-snaps-tree-to-save-mom-from-apartment-fire/?outputType=amp | title=Former WWE wrestler snaps tree to save mom from apartment fire | date=March 23, 2013 }}</ref>

== Filmography ==
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==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''All-Star Wrestling Australia'''
**ASWA Eastern States Championship (1 time)
*'''[[All Wrestling Organization]]'''
**[[All Wrestling Organization#Championships|AWO Heavyweight Championship]] ([[All Wrestling Organization#Championships|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1781|title=AWO Heavyweight Championship history}}</ref>
*'''Championship Of Wrestling'''
**cOw Interstate Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Championship Of Wrestling |user=WrestlingCow |number=1214515337724678145 |title=Beim #cOw new years bash kehrt der interstate champion Chris Masters zurück! Durch seine Siegesserie hat sich Carnage einen Chance auf diesen Titel verdient. |trans-title=The #cOw new years bash will see the return of interstate champion Chris Masters! Carnage's winning streak has earned him a shot at this title. |language=German}}</ref> 
*'''Championship Wrestling From Arizona'''
**Arizona Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
*'''Continental Wrestling Entertainment'''
**CWE Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[List of Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions (2010–2019)#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|access-date=2016-08-29|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>
*'''Dungeon Wrestling'''
**Stu Hart Heritage Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4926|title=Stu Hart Heritage Championship|publisher=CageMatch.net|access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref>
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance]]'''
**[[NWA National Heavyweight Championship|NWA National Championship]] ([[NWA National Championship#Reigns|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=131|title=NWA National Championship History}}</ref>
**NWA National Championship Tournament (2021)<ref name=Powell-2021/>
**NWA Champions Series Tournament (2023) – with [[Ricky Morton]], [[Kerry Morton]], [[Taya Valkyrie]], [[Wren Sinclair|Madi Wrenkowski]], Jennacide, Mims, Dak Draper and Alex Taylor Willoughby<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/01/31/team-rock-n-roll-wins-nwa-champions-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203025154/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/01/31/team-rock-n-roll-wins-nwa-champions-series/ |archive-date=February 3, 2023 |title=Team Rock N' Roll wins NWA Champions Series |work=POST Wrestling |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=March 7, 2023}}</ref>
*'''New Tradition Lucha Libre'''
**NTLL Gladiator Championship (1 time)
*'''Northland Wrestling'''
**Northland Wrestling King Of The North Championship (1 time)
*'''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]'''
**[[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]] ([[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Brent Albright]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ovsttnwa.html|access-date=2008-06-29|last=Westcott|first=Brian|title=NWA - National Wrestling Alliance NWA Ohio Valley Wrestling Southern Tag Team Title History|publisher=Solie}}</ref>
*'''[[Preston City Wrestling]]'''
**[[Preston City Wrestling#PCW Heavyweight Championship|PCW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[Preston City Wrestling#PCW Heavyweight Championship|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1622 |title=PCW Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/title-history/pcw-heavyweight-championship |title=PCW Heavyweight Championship History — Preston City Wrestling |website=Prestoncitywrestling.com |access-date=2016-04-27 |archive-date=2015-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124233220/http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/title-history/pcw-heavyweight-championship |url-status=dead }}</ref>
**Road To Glory Tournament (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2850 |title=Road To Glory Tournament 2014 « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |date=2014-02-28 |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**Ranked No. 89 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2010/07/pwi-500-101-200.html|title="PWI 500": 101-200|date=2010-07-08|access-date=2010-07-31|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]}}</ref>
*'''Qatar Pro Wrestling'''
**QPW Tag Team Champion (1 time) – with [[Carly Colón|Carlito]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=3350|title=QPW Tag Team Championship History}}</ref>
*'''[[Real Canadian Wrestling]]'''
**RCW Canadian Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2071 |title=RCW Canadian Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |website=Cagematch.net |access-date=2016-04-27}}</ref>
*'''Rome Wrestling Federation'''
**RWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlingitalia.it/2012/11/01/foto-chris-masters-e-il-primo-campione-rwf/ |title=FOTO: Chris Masters è il primo campione RWF! |website=Wrestlingitalia.it |access-date=2016-04-27 |archive-date=2016-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531141345/http://www.wrestlingitalia.it/2012/11/01/foto-chris-masters-e-il-primo-campione-rwf/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*'''Vendetta Pro Wrestling'''
**Vendetta Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="VendettaTitleHistory" />
*'''[[World Association of Wrestling]]'''
**WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''[[World League Wrestling]]'''
**[[WLW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WLW Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://harleyrace.com/wlw/Fordland020908.htm |title=Fordland Event 02/09/2008 |access-date=June 29, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022093516/http://www.harleyrace.com/wlw/Fordland020908.htm |archive-date=October 22, 2008 }}</ref>
*'''[[World Wrestling Council]]'''
**[[WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/wwc-euphoria-2024-results/219080/ | title=WWC Results: Euphoria 2024 – Bayamon, Puerto Rico (1/20) | date=21 January 2024 }}</ref>
* '''WrestleSport'''
** WrestleSport Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)<ref>{{cite tweet|number=604891870615846912|user=WhoIsLM|title=@ChrisMasters310 winning the @Wrestle_Sport Heavyweight Championship tonight in Portland! #wrestlesport|access-date=2016-04-27|date=2015-05-30 }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/wrestlers/chris-masters Chris Masters PCW Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919031423/http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/wrestlers/chris-masters |date=2016-09-19 }}
*[http://www.globalforcewrestling.com/roster/christheadonismordetzky/ GFW profile]
*{{IMDb name|1766117|Chris Masters}}
*{{cite web| url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/chris-masters.html| title=Wrestling Profile| date=5 July 2023| publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}
*{{cite web| url=http://www.wrestling-radio.com/index.php?view=recap&cap=405| title=Radio Interview| publisher=wrestling-radio}}
*{{cite web| url=http://dropkick.podbean.com/2011/08/15/august-14th-2011-w-chris-masters/| title=Interview on Dropkick Radio| publisher=DropkickRadio.com| access-date=2011-09-08| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402082003/http://dropkick.podbean.com/2011/08/15/august-14th-2011-w-chris-masters/| archive-date=2012-04-02| url-status=dead}}
*[https://archive.today/20130204223554/http://www.thewrestlingcafe.com/index.php/pro-wrestling-news/141-chris-masters-with-gun-pointed-to-head Chris Masters Points Gun to his Head]
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