The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter account of former TNA Impact Wrestling star Low Ki, who also worked in WWE NXT as Kaval, announcing his retirement from pro wrestling following an incident in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) recently:
Due to @alljapan_pw not honoring their contractual obligations of medical care after being injured in AJPW, I'm retiring from Pro Wrestling
— The WWE website is pushing fans to vote for John Cena for ESPN SportsNation’s 1st Annual Awesomest Dude Of The Year Award. The WWE Superstar currently leads the poll with 47% of the vote, beating such sports stars as Landon Donovan, Cain Velasquez and John Wall.
Brandon Silvestry (a/k/a Kaval) requested his release from World Wrestling Entertainment after being frustrated with his position in the organization. The company’s creative department was told to bury him after winning the second season of NXT, until a decision was made that he be built up for a few weeks for an Intercontinental Championship Match against Dolph Ziggler at the Survivor Series. After losing at the pay-per-view event, creative was told to resume burying him.
Following his quick loss to Drew McIntyre on the Dec. 21 episode of SmackDown, he reportedly asked organization officials if he had any heat with them, to which he was told no. He then queried if they had any future plans for him and was told they didn’t. He subsequently asked to be released from his contract, which was officially granted two days later.
Silvestry joined WWE in late 2008 while reigning as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion in Japan. Original creative plans called for him to adopt a masked character and feud with Rey Mysterio. As he was awaiting his call-up to the main roster, he suffered a severe leg injury in January 2009, which sidelined him for nine months. Creative lost interest in utilizing the program by the time he healed and he remained in developmental until June, when it was announced he would be a participant in the second season of NXT.
source: Pro Wrestling Torch
Posted December 30th, 2010 in News, WWE. Tagged: Kaval.
More people affiliated with WWE tweeted on Kaval’s release yesterday:
Joey Styles: “If TNA doesn’t immediately sign Kaval (who won NXT based on wwe.com fans and wrestlers votes), I’ve no idea what they look for in wrestlers.”
Seth Rollins (a/k/a Tyler Black): “Jaw is on the floor… @oneworldwarrior gone from WWE?! I can’t believe it.”
Daniel Bryan: “Not sure what happened, but I’d always hoped I could face @OneWorldWarrior on WWE TV. He’s one of the most talented men I’ve ever wrestled.”
According to sources close to former WWE superstar Kaval, he was the one who asked to be released. He was not fired, as some readers originally assumed.
From what we’ve heard, Kaval was said to be “miserable” working the WWE schedule and did not see his career going anywhere. Company officials tried to talk him into staying, but were anable to do so.
Joey Styles wrote on Twitter, “If TNA doesn’t immediately sign Kaval (who won NXT based on wwe.com fans and wrestlers votes), I’ve no idea what they look for in wrestlers.” As was the case with the recent releases of Matt Hardy and MVP, top WWE officials are not worried about Kaval going to TNA – since stars like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson have done very little to help TNA’s ratings.
Kaval’s first post-WWE match has already been announced. He will be back wrestling as “Low Ki” when he wrestles former TNA X-Division champion The Amazing Red on January 28th for Impact Championship Wrestling in Queens, New York.
Posted December 24th, 2010 in News, WWE. Tagged: Kaval.
— Following his release from WWE earlier today, Low Ki indicated on Twitter that Kaval is ‘no more’.
“Regardless of the current situation, I only move forward,” he wrote. “Kaval is no more. The return of “The World Warrior” has begun.”
He also changed his Twitter handle to OneWorldWarrior.
— Newspaper ads for the Feb. 1 SmackDown live event at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York solely feature John Cena.
— WWE returns to the JQH Arena in Springfield, Missouri for a Raw live event on Mar. 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Jan. 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
— Many within WWE feel that Triple H won’t go back on a full-time wrestling schedule upon his return to the ring as he’s transitioning into a corporate position with the organization. He’s had more authority at events in recent weeks. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
— Charlie Haas took to Twitter to comment on Kaval’s release from WWE today, calling the organization ‘classless’.
He wrote: “Sorry to hear the news of Kaval being released. Especially before Christmas. What a gift. Shows how classless WWE is. Low Ki ur better off … Anyways. Kaval is one of the best talents in the world. No doubt he will prevail else where. Much respect and love for him.”
— Torrie Wilson is auctioning off several clothing items from her time in WWE including bikinis and boots. To view her items, click here.
Below are various Twitter reactions to Kaval’s release from World Wrestling Entertainment today:
John Cena: “CeNation. Behind as always. I guess wwe has released kaval. I have no clue why but this close to holiday would probally mean……. That it is pretty serious business.”
Jim Ross: “Kaval’s release from WWE surprised me. Don’t know the circumstances. Kaval won’t have any issues finding work. I wish him my best.”
Jeremy Borash: “Very grateful to be working for a company that gives out bonus checks at Christmas instead of walking papers.”
Shelton Benjamin: “I guess my question is would you rather see him as a jobber for Wwe or the Indy phenom that he had been.”
— Kaval noted on Twitter that he underwent an MRI on his left ankle today.
He wrote, “Thanks to all for the best wishes. Left ankle MRI today, awaiting results. Stay tuned.”
— Several other WWE stars are said to be working through injuries. One wrestler noted that a lot of guys need time off, and there isn’t a Christmas break as in years to past to rest. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
— Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall confirmed on Twitter that she has opened a Facebook account. Her page can be accessed here. The account notes that she is ‘considering’ accepting independent bookings via jillianhalluv2@yahoo.com.
— A rematch from last night’s Survivor Series pay-per-view is planned for tomorrow night’s SmackDown television taping as Dolph Ziggler will defend the Intercontinental Title against Kaval.
— As reported earlier, reigning Florida Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion Wes Brisco was asked by WWE officials to be on hand for this week’s television events, starting with last night’s Survivor Series pay-per-view. His father, WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, commented on the news to SLAM! Wrestling on Saturday.
“He just got the call to go to the pay-per-view, Raw and Smackdown this week. I guess they’re going to take a look at him,” he said. “Personally, I think he’s a little ways away. I don’t want to rush him. But if they want to take a look at him, great, take a look at him. He can learn a lot in those three days.”
— Kelly Kelly is scheduled to appear today from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the KIA of Orange Park located at 6373 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonvvile, Florida, 32244.
— On SmackDown, WWE made official an Intercontinental Championship Match for tomorrow night’s Survivor Series pay-per-view.
Dolph Ziggler will defend his belt against Kaval, who is cashing in his pay-per-view title shot from winning NXT season two.
— Former WWE Diva Tiffany has launched an account on Facebook and changed her Twitter handle to Taryn_Terrell. She is also accepting bookings and media appearances through Hollywood agent Mike Esterman (Mike@Esterman.com). Finally, she noted on Twitter that she is featured in Playboy’s Special Edition “Big Boobs, Hot Buns” issue, which is currently out on newsstands.
— Luke Gallows, who was released yesterday by WWE, is accepting bookings via bookbiglg@gmail.com. He wrote on Twitter: “Hey everyone, time to turn it UP! Im taking bookings and ready to rock out!!!!!”
— Former WWE, WCW and AWA talent Mike Enos (also known as Blake Beverly of the early 1990s tag team The Beverly Brothers) was released from the Tampa, Florida based Hillsborough County Jail last Monday after spending four days incarcerated on charges of contempt of court after failing to appear for a Deposition in small claims court.
Enos retired from professional wrestling in 2000 and currently owns a business, Enos Painting. He is best known for his various partnerships with Wayne Bloom, which included The Destruction Crew, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew 2 and The Beverly Brothers.
— Kaval recently stated on Twitter that he could longer maintain his longtime official website, www.low-ki.com, and would thus declare a fansite as his new official source. He announced today that Kaval-Source.com has been chosen as his new official site.
— Today is John Morrison’s birthday. He turns 31 years old.
— WWE has discussed turning Kaval heel and having him feud with Rey Mysterio early next year.
When the NXT season two winner was initially signed, Mysterio was one of the people pushing for a program with him. However, injuries to both wrestlers derailed potential plans.
— Ricky Steamboat is still recuperating from a capillary burst of the brain at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. When the WWE Hall of Famer returns to work, he is expected to assume a role at Florida Championship Wrestling as a trainer.
— Last week, WWE pushed Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton as their first encounter in a singles match on Monday Night Raw. That is incorrect, as on the July 5, 2004 episode of Raw, Orton pinned Jericho following interference from Batista.
— The trailer for WWE Studios’ next feature film, Knucklehead, is being played in theaters before Legendary.
The comedy film stars Big Show as an oversized orphan who enters an amateur MMA fight to save the orphanage that raised him.
Like Legendary, Knucklehead will be released in a select number of theaters before it comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray. It is currently scheduled to hit theaters in November.
— NXT season two winner Kaval made his debut for the SmackDown brand during last night’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, coming up short to Drew McIntyre.
His profile is now listed on the SmackDown Superstars page.
— The lone extra on WWE’s SummerSlam DVD release is Josh Mathews conducting an interview with Daniel Bryan regarding his return to the company.
On Tuesday’s NXT season finale, Kaval was announced as the winner of WWE’s NXT season 2.
Alex Riley was the first rookie to be eliminated on the Season finale and it came down to Michael McGillicutty and Kaval.
Kaval has earned a shot at the WWE Championship on pay-per-view and a spot on either the RAW or SmackDown rosters.
As Kaval was celebrating his win, the other Season 2 rushed the ring and attacked him. The Pros from this season came down and brawled with them. It turned into a NXT 2 Rookies vs. NXT 2 Pros with Kaval brawl. Riley and McGillicutty came back down to work over Kaval. The show ended with Riley, McGillicutty, Husky Harris, Titus O’Neil and Lucky Cannon beating Kaval down in the ring with their finishers.
Season 3 will start next week and will be an all-divas cast.
– Former WWE Diva Serena issued her first public comments since being let go by the company this past weekend. She wrote the following on Twitter: “You are the best fans in ANY universe.â€
– SmackDown’s Christian can now be found on Twitter at @Christian4Peeps.
– Jim Ross noted on Twitter that he will be at WWE’s Night of Champions pay-per-view.
– NXT Season 2 rookie Kaval won this week’s NXT Rookie Challenge and has earned the right to “take over†the WWE’s website.
– Next week’s episode of NXT on SyFy will be the season 2 finale.
— The July 19 edition of Monday Night Raw scored a 3.4 cable rating, with 4,873,000 viewers. The show drew hours of 3.09 and 3.68. Viewership was slightly up from last week, which drew a 3.3 rating, with 4,800,000 viewers.
— A dark match between Alberto Del Rio and Kaval took place before tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown taping in Little Rock, Arkansas. The WWE newcomer scored the victory following a jumping spin kick to the NXT Rookie, who was tied up on the ropes.
— The pre-sale code for the Smackdown live event taking place on September 25, 2010 at Madison Square Garden is WWESUMMERSLAM. The pre-sale begins Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. EST via Ticketmaster.
— John Cena served as Co-Grand Marshal along with the “Gillette Fusion ProGlide Believers” at yesterday’s Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 at Pocono Raceway. You can view an image of the WWE Champion chatting with NASCAR driver and past Raw guest host Joey Logano here.
— John Cena issued praise to one NXT Rookie in particular in a Twitter post yesterday. He wrote of Kaval, “After seeing profiles of nxt2. Keep an eye on kaval. I see somethin there.”
— Former WCW performer Vampiro was allegedly kidnapped Monday night while driving through the Mexican state of Michuacan in the middle of drug wars. He was reportedly held for 23 hours before being released.
— There has been talk of having Justin Gabriel team up with another babyface, possibly Matt Hardy. Many feel his talking ability is lacking and thus needs someone who can speak on his behalf.
Former TNA & Ring of Honor star Low Ki, who wrestles as Kaval for Florida Championship Wrestling, recently spoke to the Miami Herald about his time at WWE’s developmental territory. Here are some highlights of what he said about:
Training at WWE Developmental: “The experience in FCW has been great. As for me, my beginning, being from the New York area, starting in LIWF, advancing through the ECWA and moving onto doing a lot of things on the indies, going to Japan and TNA, the road has been long for me, but I get here [FCW), and it’s another challenge. That to me is a very important thing for any kind of professional. You need to keep challenging yourself to make sure your skills are shark, and at the same time, you’re taking on a whole new skill set because every company is different, has different rules and is run by different people.”
His New Ring Name, “Kaval”: “I had the spelling of the name differently, which was from the Philippian language Tagalog. It was spelled K-a-W-a-l, but in speaking with management, they said the name itself would probably be a little more difficult for the casual fan to pronounce. So we came up with pronouncing it as a `v’, knowing that in some European languages the `w’ is actually a double v, and that’s why it’s pronounced with a `v’.”
He continued, “So we were playing around with the idea, and the Kaval name came to me used with a `v’ instead of a `w’. The name meant soldier. Me in the ring, I’m a warrior. I’m a soldier. I really go in there and really try to give the people their money’s worth by giving them a hard fought battle.”
Working With Daniel Bryan in FCW: “In every field of work, there is always a contrast to who you are. That contrast for me happens to be Daniel Bryan. Anytime we’ve stepped into the ring, I’ve felt he’s always brought the best out of me, and I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job bringing the best out of him. Because of challenges like that, it makes us grow as people and as competitors.”
To read the full interview, visit MiamiHerald.com.
Here’s video of Kaval vs. Daniel Bryan in Florida Championship Wrestling:
Posted May 28th, 2010 in News, WWE. Tagged: Kaval.
— In a battle of former ROH World Champions, Kaval (Low Ki) defeated Bryan Danielson with a double stomp at last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling television taping in Tampa. Danielson is expected to stay in developmental for only a few weeks before being called up to the main roster.
— This week’s episode of ECW scored a 1.0 cable rating, up 0.1 from the previous week.
— WWE’s return to the Civic Center in Amarillo, Texas has been moved to Saturday, February 27th, 2010 and changed to a Smackdown/ECW house show. The event was originally going to be a Raw house show on Friday, February 26th, 2010. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)
