Chris Masters Breaks Silence On WWE Release And Why He Knew He’d Be Back

TLDR

Chris Masters discussed his WWE release in an interview with Chris Van Vliet, revealing he was "shocked and heartbroken" but believed he would eventually return to the company. Masters admitted he was dealing with personal struggles at the time that affected his career and put WWE in a position where they felt they had to release him, though he stated the company didn't want to let him go and that Vince McMahon liked him. Despite the difficult period, Masters maintained confidence in his eventual redemption due to his young age and belief that his mistakes were redeemable.