Mordetzky credits Matt Morgan for creating the "Masterpiece" gimmick, and said Vince McMahon encouraged him to emulate former wrestler Paul Orndorff. Chris admits that whilst he wanted to be a supportive role and be there for Tash, he wasn't able to process the news properly and was trying … [1][11] Originally he would call out 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. Masters then went on to aid Lancaster in a match against Spyda, winning Lancaster the championship. On the September 9th episode of Impact Wrestling, Mordetzky defeated Drew Galloway in a Lumberjack match. [81] On March 1, 2014, Masters won the Road to Glory Tournament, earning the right to a match for the PCW Heavyweight Championship. Connect With Us. [8], His work paid off, as WWE offered him a developmental contract in 2003, training him at its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He is known for his work with WWE under the ring name Chris Masters. By Chris Masters. [36] 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 handcuffed to the top rope. Victoria Cross recipient, Father of the Year, business leader and mental health advocate - Ben Roberts-Smith is one of Australia's most respected public figures. In 2005, he debuted in WWE as "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, a wrestler in a great body shape, using "The Masterlock" as finisher, a full nelson hold. Robbie E, Eric Young, Lashley and the winner of the match, PJ Black were the other participants. [96], Mordetzky has Polish and Jewish roots. When he was fit to fly, his insurers said his local NHS did not have a bed. [71] Following WrestleMania XXVI, Masters was not active on-screen for over 30 days. [72], Masters was drafted back to the SmackDown brand on April 26 during the Supplemental Draft. I notice Chris Masters was HUGE, and he left for a while around that time. October 21, 2006 — 9.21am. [94] 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 Bobby Lashley. Upcoming Events. [44] after Masters debuted it more than two years ago. [50] 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. [40] In a rematch the next night on Raw, Carlito came out victorious. [6], In May and June, Masters challenged Santino Marella for the Intercontinental Championship, losing four times via roll-up. Mission drift . When Mordetzky was called up to the main roster,[1] WWE showed vignettes outlining him as "The Masterpiece", touting him as having a body so perfect, it would appear he was sculpted out of stone. On the August 28 episode of Raw, Masters made his return against Cena. 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. How many people get to do that? 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[95] 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. Chris Mordetzkywas previously married to Vesela Marinova. Facebook Instagram. During his early career in WWE, Masters had a storyline around the Masterlock, a submission nobody could break. he was used sporadically including a few Master Lock Challenges. On January 13, 2018, Mordetzky officially confirmed on his Twitter account that he had officially parted ways with Impact Wrestling. At the Survivor Series pay-per-view, Masters was eliminated by Del Rio, but his team still went on to win. His last appearance on WWE programming was against Jack Swagger on August 4, 2011 episode of Superstars in a losing effort. [51] Following this, Masters was suspended for 30 days for failing a drug test. In December 2011, Mordetzky was also revealed to be involved in the Wrestling Retribution Project under the ring name "Concrete". [56] Six days later, Mordetzky was released from his WWE contract on November 8, 2007. Chris Mordetzkyhas had an encounter with Tammy Sytch. on October 5, applying the Master Lock to Palumbo. Then, in March 1987, Jack Herbert’s wife Peggy noticed a film crew outside their Bowen Hills home, and the jokers started to panic. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Kirby A Masters, Charles Electus Masters 3rd, Charles Electus Masters 3rd, Jennifer Nicole Degeorge, Melissa Duval Hanson, Sharon Masters 3rd. [20] During the match, there appeared to be a near-break in the Master Lock by Bobby Lashley, who "powered out" of the hold. Van Dam won that match. In June 2012, Mordetzky was defeated by Robbie E in a dark match for Impact Wrestling. [1], Masters made a claim that his version of the full nelson hold, which he dubbed the Master Lock, was unbreakable. [17] Masters, upset at the vigorous resistance of Michaels, released the hold and beat him with a steel chair before re-applying the hold. During the contest, Masters broke Richards' nose performing the Polish Hammer. He was immediately accused of perjury and disqualified as a witness, as McMahon broke kayfabe and stated that Masters' real name was Chris Mordetzky. It used to be encouraged, or at least tolerated. [84] On January 24, 2014, Masters won the Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) Canadian Heavyweight Championship. brand as part of the 2007 WWE draft. [24] 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 low blow while he had Cena in the Master Lock and then used a roll-up for the pin. On the April 6 episode of Impact, Mordetzky returned to TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling under the ring name Chris Adonis. [69][70], Masters mostly engaged in lower-card feuds throughout 2010 and 2011. Afterwards, he frequently helped Drake to retain his Impact Global Championship. He is also known for his work in Impact Wrestling under the ring name Chris Adonis. [39] At the start of 2007, Masters would restart his feud with Carlito, which led to several matches between the two. [22][23] Viscera was shown to be too big to cinch on the Master Lock until being grounded. Mordetzky began training for a wrestling career at the age of 16 in Ultimate Pro Wrestling. On the June 8 episode of Impact, Adonis lost a GFW Global Title Match to Alberto El Patron. [97], Mordetzky is good friends with WWE wrestlers Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, John Morrison and Shelton Benjamin, along with WWE alumni Carlito,[8] Chavo Guerrero, and Rob Van Dam. Dimension Church. 2. [91] 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. Brothers, sisters, mother, father, wife, husband and exes for Chris Masters. The match ended in a no contest after the Global Force stable interrupted the match. [35] The pair would also compete in a losing effort, along with four other Superstars, in a Six-Pack Challenge for the Intercontinental Championship. [83], On April 20, 2013, Masters unsuccessfully challenged Rob Conway for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. [41] On the January 15 episode of Raw, Ron Simmons, with interference from Super Crazy, almost "won" the Master Lock Challenge. Even though Carlito had repeatedly betrayed Masters over the previous months, it was Carlito who turned face. [43] The Master Lock was first officially broken on the March 19 episode of Raw, by ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley. [54][55] 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. Masters, alongside fellow Raw wrestler, Edge, was one of several wrestlers to "invade" SmackDown! 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. Masters portrayed the role of a bailiff during the mock trial for then General Manager Eric Bischoff on the December 5 episode of Raw, with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as judge. They are one and the same. They have two daughters, Clare and Laura, and son, Tim. Tatum pinned Moore after Masters applied the Master Lock behind the referee's back. 89 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, QPW Tag Team Champion (1 time, current) – with, RCW Canadian Heavyweight Championship (1 time), Vendetta Pro Heavyweight Championship (1 time), WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship (1 time), WrestleSport Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current), This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 19:08. On April 26, 2011 Chris Masters was drafted back to the Raw brand as part of the 2011 Supplemental Draft, but never wrestled on Raw in his four months as a Raw wrestler. October 26, 2012, Masters was defeated by Matt Hardy in the Big Time Wrestling 16th Anniversary Show. [15] In accordance with his villainous persona, Masters fled, refusing a match with the Big Show. Info. Chris Masters, 44, was "a picture of health" before he was taken ill while on holiday with wife Yvonne last month. [25] On January 16, Masters challenged Cena to take part in a Master Lock Challenge. Shopping. [39] 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. In his debut he competed in an eight-man tag team match by teaming with Matt Morgan, Magnus and Alberto El Patron against Lashley, Bram, Eli Drake and Tyrus in a winning effort. "[98], Mordetzky claims that the biggest misconception that most people have about him is that he's just a bodybuilder. [1] 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. [86] On March 29, 2014, at International Wrestling Federation's Breaking Ground, Masters was defeated by Chris Hero. [29] The next week on Raw, Van Dam was able to beat Masters and advance to the tournament final. He was released in 2007 and worked on the independent circuit for two years, making his return to WWE in 2009. In late 2010, Masters mentored Byron Saxton on NXT. 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. Chris Master's personal Life. [42] 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. [21] This set up a 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. Michaels competed in a Master Lock Challenge on September 5. Masters saw the opportunity and applied the Master Lock to Angle, thus gaining the victory. [79] There he was defeated against fellow WWE alumni MVP. Connect With Chris. 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