Kaval

In 2000, Kaval began making several appearances in the World Wrestling Federation on their programs *Metal* and *Jakked*, where he competed against the likes of Raven, Crash Holly, Christian and Essa Ríos.

Kaval, as **Low Ki**, appeared on the November 7, 2008 edition of *SmackDown* in a dark match, losing to then-WWE Tag Team Champion Primo. On November 24, 2009, **Kaval** defeated Paul Burchill in a dark match prior to the *SmackDown*/*ECW* tapings. At the December 8 tapings, he was defeated by Goldust in another dark match.

It was announced on June 1, 2010, that Kaval would be a participant in the second season of *NXT*, with Team Lay-Cool (Michelle McCool and Layla) as his storyline mentors. He debuted on the June 8 episode of *NXT*, but did not compete in a match. On the June 15 episode of *NXT*, he was defeated by Alex Riley in his debut, and the following week he was defeated by Eli Cottonwood. On the June 29 episode of *NXT*, Kaval teamed with Michael McGillicutty and Lucky Cannon against Riley, Cottonwood and Titus O'Neil, which his team won when he pinned Riley, giving Kaval his first win on *NXT*. Later that night, he was ranked first in the poll. Four weeks later on July 27, he slipped down to second place in the second poll, behind McGillicutty. On August 9, the rookies appeared in a six-man tag team match on *Raw*, which Kaval's team lost when he was pinned by Husky Harris. Following the match, he was attacked by Sheamus. The following night on *NXT*, Kaval's team won a rematch when Kaval pinned McGillicutty. In the poll later that night, Kaval regained the number one ranking. On the August 30 episode of *Raw*, Kaval and Daniel Bryan lost a triple threat tag team match to The Miz and Alex Riley. On August 31, Kaval won the second season of *NXT*, with McGillicutty ranked second and Riley in third place. Following the announcement of his victory, he was attacked by all the former season two rookies.

Following his *NXT* victory, Kaval was moved to the *SmackDown* brand, making his debut during the September 7 tapings in a lost to Drew McIntyre, which aired on September 10. On the September 24 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval lost to Chavo Guerrero, Jr.. On the October 8 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval and Kofi Kingston lost to Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes when Rhodes pinned Kaval. On the October 15 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval lasted five minutes in the ring with Big Show and in doing so earned a spot on Team *SmackDown* at Bragging Rights. However, after the match, Kaval was challenged by Tyler Reks, who ultimately went on to defeat him for his spot at the pay-per-view. On the October 18 episode of *Raw*, Kaval competed in a *SmackDown* versus *Raw* battle royal, where he was eliminated by Mark Henry. On the October 29 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval lost to Jack Swagger. Kaval then lost a rematch on the November 4 episode of *WWE Superstars*. On the November 11 episode of *Superstars*, Kaval lost to Drew McIntyre.

Kaval won his first match on the November 19 episode of *SmackDown*, by defeating Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match. Following his victory, Kaval announced that he would be using his guaranteed title opportunity that he earned by winning *NXT* at the Survivor Series pay-per-view against Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship. At the pay-per-view, Kaval was unsuccessful in his attempt to win the Intercontinental Championship. On the December 3 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval and Montel Vontavious Porter lost to Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. On the December 10 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval lost to Jack Swagger by submission. On the December 17 episode of *SmackDown*, Kaval and Kofi Kingston defeated Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler.

Kaval's final appearance in WWE was a loss to Drew McIntyre on the live December 21 episode of *SmackDown*, as he was released from his contract on December 23.