Chris Masters Shoot Interview

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One of wrestling’s most controversial wrestlers in recent memory is none of than Chris Masters, and RF VIDEO was lucky enough to sit down with Masters to discuss his recent firing along with many other subjects in our latest exclusive shoot interview! Chris walked us through his daily schedule in Ohio Valley Wrestling and compared what it was like working for Bill DeMott and Lance Storm. You’ll be able to hear a whole bunch of OVW stories as Masters talked his relationship with Paul Heyman as well as all the guys that were there during his stay including Brent Albright and Carlito. Getting the fast push to the main stage, Masters told us what he felt working his first dark match with Bob Holly and how Triple H and Shawn Michaels immediately took him under their wing. We got the entire scoop on the creation of the Masterpiece gimmick and what type of pressure Chris was under to maintain his look. Masters described his friendship outside the ring with Carlito and Randy Orton along with giving one story after another about their time on the road together. This is the only place where you’ll find out what kind of trouble Masters got into with Orton, including a hilarious story in which Masters and Orton did not see a cop chasing them for two miles and finally pulled over to find guns drawn on them. What was it like being pushed so hard so fast and working with all the top talent including Triple H, HBK, and the Undertaker? Who did Masters have heat with in the locker room? Which match does Masters, to this day, constantly relive in his mind? And why? This is the one interview in which you’ll get the inside dope, straight from the source! We talked about Masters’ physique and what it took to maintain, and this brought up the subject of steroids in wrestling, drug testing, and being sent to rehab. In an infamous skit, Triple H described a book by Chris Masters being about how to lose 50 pounds in six weeks, and we got Chris to talk about his shrinking and how the mass got put back on so quickly. Masters did not hide behind anything and was completely open, even offering his opinion on the effects of steroids in the Chris Benoit tragedy. What did Chris think about the Masterlock challenge? Who chose Bobby Lashley to be the first person to break the Masterlock? What did Chris feel about selling for older guys such as Ric Flair and Jerry Lawler? You’ll get the answers to these questions along with a first person perspective on what it is like to be pulled into the WWE machine, eaten up, and spit out. Chris even talked about all his problems with JBL and how he stood up to JBL during an overseas tour. How soon did you know you wanted to be a wrestlerWho trained youWhat was the hardest thing about trainingDid you train with John Cena at UPWHow soon were you signed by the WWEWas it hard adjusting from California to OVWThoughts on Danny DavisThoughts on Paul HeymanMemories of Nick Dinsmore down thereWho helped you out the mostWhat do you think was a match where you think you turned the cornerMemories teaming with Brent AlbrightMemories of Carlito from down thereMemories of your first dark match against Aaron StevensDid anyone from the locker room go out of their way with adviceWhat were your thoughts on the locker roomMemories of your dark match with Bob HollyDid he work real stiff with youHow did the whole Masterpiece gimmick come aboutWho helped you on your ring entranceHow much input did you have on itWere you ready when you were called upWhat was the feedback like from your peers in OVWWhen you first came up how did the locker room treat youInitial impressions of VinceThoughts on Brian GerwitzDid you have any heat for hurting Stevie RichardsWhat do you think went wrong with the moveWho’s idea was the whole challenge gimmickMemories of working with Sgt SlaughterMemories of working with Val VenisMemories of matches with TajiriMemories of working with Shawn MichaelsMemories working with Ric FlairDid any vets take you under their wingsWhat was it like to work your first WrestlemaniaWas it disappointing that it was a dark matchWas it nerve wreckingHow did life change for you when you became a famous WWE superstarHow did you have time to workout with the scheduleMemories of your match with Michaels at UnforgivenThoughts on Triple HRob Van Dam recently did an interview and said he isn’t genuine, do you agreeMemories teaming with Kurt AngleWho did you like to travel withHow did the team with Carlito come aboutThoughts on CarlitoMemories of working with Triple H and Flair at HomecomingMemories of the SmackDown vs Raw feudThoughts on JBLIs he a bullyMemories of matches with CenaWhat was it like going to AfganistanMemories of the Elimination Chamber matchThoughts on EdgeHow much politics is played in the WWEDid you ever have an instance where you trusted someone you shouldn’t haveThoughts on the Big ShowThoughts on working with RVDMemories of working Wrestlemania against Kane and Big ShowDid you think you would work in the WWE for the rest of your careerThoughts on your feud with CarlitoDid you expect it to be pushed moreYou were suspended in May 2006, what happenedIt was noticeable that you were smaller when you went back to OVW, why the differenceDo you think it is hypocritical with your gimmick to be punished for breaking the Wellness PolicyIs there too much pressure not to use enhancement drugsDoes it worry you when you see guys broken down like Billy Graham and Konnan after using steroidsCan a WWE wrestler survive the schedule without some kind of enhancement drugYou started to put size back on quickly when you came back to Raw, were you using steroids at the timeDo you think Congress has any business investigating wrestlingWas it difficult after being in the main events to come back and work low on the cardMemories wrestling Jerry LawlerDo you think it hurts your credibility to sell for an older wrestler like Lawler or FlairMemories going to IraqWho’s idea was it to restart your feud with CarlitoSome people say Carlito doesn’t put a lot of effort into his matches, do you agreeThoughts on the Great KhaliThoughts on matches with Bobby LashleyWhat are your thoughts on him wanting his releaseWhat was it like the week of the Benoit tragediesHow surprised were youDid you have any weird incidents with BenoitDo you think steroids had any influence on what he didThoughts on Randy OrtonThoughts on Matt HardyIs it true that ECW wanted you for their brandWould you have liked to goWere you surprised when you wound up on SmackDownWhat were the circumstances behind your last suspensionWhere was your push going on Smack DownHow did you wind up leavingWho gave you the newsIs the door open for you to come backWhat is life like after the WWEAny thoughts on going to TNAWould you go back to bodybuildingThoughts on your appearance for InokiThoughts on InokiWill you be going back to JapanWhat has surprised you most about the independentsIs it hard to make a living as an independent wrestlerWere you ribbed when you came up to the rosterGood road storiesFav and least favorite guys to work withThoughts on the negative reaction you got on the Internet after you debuted on RawDo you think you are a good workerWhats your workout and diet likeIs it tough getting bookings without being able to call yourself Chris MastersThoughts on the UndertakerDo you see yourself with another WWE run?How much pressure is there when you are a top guyIs there anyone you wished to work with that you haventWhat do you think is lacking on the indys todayDo you ever want to write a book Show more