Dr. Stinger A. Zoidberg
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This is a new "series" that I am going to be starting where I examine superstars that the WWE sees as nobodies, and talk about how the WWE can repackage them. Today, I look at "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters.
Chris Masters came to the WWE back in 2005, and was seen as a threat to any title. He had an unbreakable submission maneuver in The Masterlock, and was alright in the ring. In his first few months in the WWE, he was notably involved in a feud with Shawn Michaels. This feud brought out the best in Masters, and after the feud, was seen as a viable contender. In late 2005, Masters became the first person to ever make John Cena lose consciousness after Cena was unable to break The Masterlock. With Masters now being seen as a threat, he was put into the Elimination Chamber match at New Years Revolution 2006. While he didnt win the match, he showed why he belonged. After this however, Masters was paired with Carlito in a feud for the Tag Titles against Kane and Big Show. At Wrestlemania 22, Masters and Carlito lost to Kane and Big Show, in a failed attempt to win the Tag Team Titles. He then had a brief feud with Carlito. After a momentary feud for the Intercontinental Championship, Masters was suspended for violating the WWE Wellness Policy.
During the 2007 WWE Draft, Masters was drafted over to Smackdown. Even then, the announcers played it off as if he was a "big guy." However, after a brief rivalry with Chuck Palumbo, Masters was once again suspended for failing the Wellness Policy. Just a few days later, he was released.
He then spent two years on the independent circuit with various promotions. In July of 2009, Masters returned to the WWE when he faced MVP. The match was ruled a Double Count-Out after Masters refused to break the Masterlock on MVP while they were both outside the ring. He was seen a few more times on TV after that before he was reduced to a comedic jobber working in guest host segments doing a "dance" with his Pectoral Muscles. In the 2009 Supplemental Draft, he was drafted to Smackdown again. He appeared a few times on the blue brand, but now is nowhere to be found.
Here is how I would repackage him:
I would send Masters down to FCW like Shad Gaspard to gain heat with the fans. After a few months down there, once he gains enough heat with the FCW crowds, I would bring him back up to Smackdown, wanting revenge for not being used properly. I would them have him feud with the Intercontinental Champion on Smackdown for a few months with some back and forth title changes. After that, I would have him go after the World Heavyweight Championship. While he wouldn't have to win it, I certainly feel that this could repackage him into the "big superstar" that he once was.
What are your thoughts on this? How would you repackage Chris Masters, or would you repackage him at all?
Chris Masters came to the WWE back in 2005, and was seen as a threat to any title. He had an unbreakable submission maneuver in The Masterlock, and was alright in the ring. In his first few months in the WWE, he was notably involved in a feud with Shawn Michaels. This feud brought out the best in Masters, and after the feud, was seen as a viable contender. In late 2005, Masters became the first person to ever make John Cena lose consciousness after Cena was unable to break The Masterlock. With Masters now being seen as a threat, he was put into the Elimination Chamber match at New Years Revolution 2006. While he didnt win the match, he showed why he belonged. After this however, Masters was paired with Carlito in a feud for the Tag Titles against Kane and Big Show. At Wrestlemania 22, Masters and Carlito lost to Kane and Big Show, in a failed attempt to win the Tag Team Titles. He then had a brief feud with Carlito. After a momentary feud for the Intercontinental Championship, Masters was suspended for violating the WWE Wellness Policy.
During the 2007 WWE Draft, Masters was drafted over to Smackdown. Even then, the announcers played it off as if he was a "big guy." However, after a brief rivalry with Chuck Palumbo, Masters was once again suspended for failing the Wellness Policy. Just a few days later, he was released.
He then spent two years on the independent circuit with various promotions. In July of 2009, Masters returned to the WWE when he faced MVP. The match was ruled a Double Count-Out after Masters refused to break the Masterlock on MVP while they were both outside the ring. He was seen a few more times on TV after that before he was reduced to a comedic jobber working in guest host segments doing a "dance" with his Pectoral Muscles. In the 2009 Supplemental Draft, he was drafted to Smackdown again. He appeared a few times on the blue brand, but now is nowhere to be found.
Here is how I would repackage him:
I would send Masters down to FCW like Shad Gaspard to gain heat with the fans. After a few months down there, once he gains enough heat with the FCW crowds, I would bring him back up to Smackdown, wanting revenge for not being used properly. I would them have him feud with the Intercontinental Champion on Smackdown for a few months with some back and forth title changes. After that, I would have him go after the World Heavyweight Championship. While he wouldn't have to win it, I certainly feel that this could repackage him into the "big superstar" that he once was.
What are your thoughts on this? How would you repackage Chris Masters, or would you repackage him at all?
