Since Triple H took over as the creative figurehead for WWE in July 2022, several former superstars have made their return to the ring. Chris Adonis, formerly known as Chris Masters, recently shared in an exclusive interview his thoughts on potential opponents if he were to step back into the WWE arena.
During his initial WWE stint from 2003 to 2007, Adonis faced off against notable names like John Cena, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H.
In a conversation with Riju Dasgupta, Adonis expressed his interest in locking horns with Bobby Lashley and his former tag partner, Carlito, if he were to make a comeback:
“If I were to come back, there’s a couple of already baked-in storylines, whether it be with Bobby Lashley and the Hurt Lock/Masterlock, or even just anything with Carlito. Everybody knows that him and me are friends, and the fans get off on that when they see something come to fruition.” [6:12 – 6:30]
Adonis also revealed his enthusiasm for facing WWE’s newer talents, expressing a desire to step into the ring with Bron Breakker, LA Knight, and Randy Orton:
“Bron Breakker, if you’re talking about going to that level of youth (…) When I think of WWE, I think of even like the matches that could be had with Randy Orton at this point, or even LA Knight because he’s a good friend of mine. It would be fun to strap up with any of those guys, honestly.” [11:45 – 12:21]
In addition to discussing potential opponents, Adonis shared insights into his wrestling inspirations from his younger days. He appreciated The Ultimate Warrior’s flamboyant personality and admired the technical prowess of Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, and Shawn Michaels.
“The Ultimate Warrior got me watching wrestling, yes, and I can still appreciate The Warrior for things he was great with – his look, his music, the character and all that – but as The Warrior would come and go and stuff, that’s when I started to recognize those guys, specifically Bret and Shawn, but Perfect, the way he sold stuff, even as a kid, I was like, ‘Wow.'” [10:12 – 10:36]
As the current World Wrestling Council (WWC) Universal Heavyweight Champion, Adonis is set to defend his title against Intelecto Cinco Estrellas in Puerto Rico this weekend. The interview raises the question: Who would fans like to see Chris Adonis face if he were to return to WWE?
