Chris Masters Explains Why He Never Captured a WWE Championship
In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Chris Masters explained why he never captured a WWE championship. He outlined specific missed chances and personal struggles that altered his career path.
Tag title plans changed at WrestleMania
Masters said he and Carlito were scheduled to win the tag team belts at WrestleMania. The plan changed the day before the show.
He claims the switch occurred because Carlito was being positioned as a babyface. The Spirit Squad were given the titles to build momentum instead.
Lost Intercontinental title opportunity
Masters revealed he was set to win the Intercontinental title in a four-way match. That match took place in Las Vegas.
Before the match, WWE organized an intervention for his prescription painkiller abuse. John Laurinaitis, also known as Johnny Ace, held a meeting and directed him toward rehab.
Backstage dynamics and decision-makers
He said the tag title decision was beyond his control. For the Intercontinental belt, he took responsibility for his part.
Masters also recalled Vince McMahon briefly considering him as the youngest champion. He added John Cena might have given a negative backstage signal at some point.
Accountability and reflection
Masters admitted he “screwed up” his IC chance and accepted the consequences. He framed some setbacks as management choices and others as personal mistakes.
The interview gives a clear view of timing, addiction intervention, and creative shifts that kept him from a WWE title.
Source
The on-camera discussion was featured by Filmogaz.com. Masters spoke candidly about his career and missed opportunities.
