Kris Pavone, an American retired professional wrestler, is widely recognized for his extensive career in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization, where he performed under the ring name Caylen Croft.
As part of the DudeBusters tag team, alongside Trent Barreta, Pavone forged a notable partnership that contributed to his lasting impression on the wrestling world.
Pavone's professional wrestling journey began in 2001, when he debuted under the moniker Chris Cage and spent two years honing his skills on the independent circuit.
Subsequently, he secured a contract with WWE and was assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) territory, where he achieved significant success by claiming the Southern Tag Team Championship on four separate occasions, three of which were in tandem with Tank Toland and once with Mike Mizanin.
Additionally, Pavone won the OVW Heavyweight Championship once, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor.
Pavone's tenure with WWE was marked by a brief hiatus, as he was released from his developmental contract in March 2006 before being re-signed in 2008.
Following his re-signing, Pavone transitioned to the Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory, where he successfully defended the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship on two occasions.
Ultimately, Pavone made his debut for the ECW brand in December 2009, capping off an illustrious career that has left a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling.
