The dreams of many will become the realities of a few as men and women from around the world are given the opportunity to become WWE Superstars in the inaugural episode of Tough Enough. As judges assemble in New York City to evaluate the skills of 400 potential candidates, only 13 finalists will be selected to begin this unforgettable journey.
After 13 finalists were selected, their journey to becoming WWE Superstars has only just begun. As their vigorous and exhausting training kicks off, the weak are separated from the strong as these contestants find out if they are Tough Enough. Plus, Tazz gives the house a special wake-up call before they get down and dirty.
The groups learns what it takes to play the game when Triple H pays them a special visit. After discovering the sacrifices that are made in the lifestyle of a WWE Superstar, one contestant reevaluates their priorities and decides to leave the competition. The relationship between Nidia and Chris becomes complicated when romance gets involved.
After losing Jason on the last episode, Bobby Jo and Victoria question whether or not the journey is worth the destination. The group goes on a special trip to SmackDown when Al Snow is scheduled for a match. Plus, Stephanie McMahon stops by to take the girls out to lunch, problems with Daryl continue to cause issues in the house, and more.
When Pat Patterson comes by the house for a special dinner, the group must come together to prepare a special meal for the WWE Hall of Famer. However, when one contestant refuses to pay his share, tensions rise. With the first cut of the series hanging over everybody's heads, Daryl's attitude puts him in a tough position.
While their journey to the WWE roster continues, the group is treated to dinner at a very unique restaurant where Maven reveals another side of himself. While the contestants gather to watch Raw and SmackDown, Josh decides that some things are better done alone. The pressures begin to have an effect on Shadrick.
After Kurt Angle stops by the training facility to share his story, the group is rewarded for all their hard work with a trip to the Bahamas. While most of the contestants use this experience to bond, Big Chris finds himself on the outs with his fellow roommates. Paulina's recent injury may cause her to exit the competition a little early.
The trials of their intense training begins to take a physical toll on the contestants. With Josh, Nidia, and Greg each suffering injuries, morale in the house starts to wane. However, when The Hardy Boyz and Lita stop by for some words of inspiration and time in the ring, the contestants are motivated to continue their journey.
As Greg makes a trip to the doctor for his recent injury, his future in the competition is put in jeopardy. Big Chris and Josh receive two special visitors from home. In order to relieve the group of the effects of their intense training, Al Snow introduces a new game that could spell humiliation for two contestants.
When Mick Foley shares the hardcore truth of the business with the group, Chris doubts whether he can make it as a WWE Superstar. After, Maven takes some time away from the competition for an illness in the family, Josh is left wondering if his own priorities are in order. The contestants gather for a new physical challenge.
The contestants take a break from their training to experience life on the road for WWE Superstars as they travel to back-to-back events with Al Snow. Together, they receive a first hand education of what goes on backstage and get a taste of the lifestyles they are competing for. Big Chris takes the group out for a home cooked meal.
As the competition nears the end, the contestants are stunned when Stone Cold Steve Austin drops by the house for an unannounced visit. When the group goes out for another physical challenge, things get more than a little rocky. Plus, Ivory shows up for a little work out and gives the girls something to hope for.
The men and women of Tough Enough gather where it all began in New York City to see which two contestants will become WWE Superstars. As they relive the final days of the competition, take a special look at each contestant's final meeting with Mr. McMahon. These young athletes bid farewell to the road they've traveled and embrace the journey ahead.
In a chance at achieving their dreams of becoming WWE Superstars, men and women from around the world gather in Las Vegas to see if they are truly Tough Enough. After a panel of judges weeds through 250 potential contestants, 13 finalists are given the opportunity of a lifetime to start down the arduous road to performing before the WWE Universe.
On the first official day of the competition, the 13 finalists assemble at the Tough Enough house. However, when one finalist fails to pass their physical, another contestant receives a second chance. As these men and women begin the rigorous training, the pressures and physical limitations become too much for one finalist.
While their journey to the WWE roster continues, the contestants receive a giant surpise when the Big Show stops by with some words of wisdom. After being pushed to the limit in the early stages of training, Aaron returns from the hospital to reclaim his spot in the competition. Plus, the first cut of season is decided.
Following the first cuts of the season, the contestants continue their training and discover that personality plays a big part in becoming a WWE Superstar. When the contestants take a trip to the local bar, Hawk and Kenny are faced with a challenge that may have big consequences for the rest of the house.
As the contestants continue their rigorous training, the tables are turned when The Dudley Boyz stop by to share some knowledge with the group. With the next cut of the season weighing heavy on everyone's minds, Jessie finds out that she may not have the heart to become a WWE Superstar. Plus, Alicia takes issues with another contestant and more.
While injuries continue to plague the group, the contestants receive a break from training to take a trip to Monday Night RAW. As they discover what goes on backstage, the contestants are given a lesson that they will never forget. Plus, Matt is faced with a difficult decision, Jake and Jackie prove they have it what it takes to step up, and more!
Jake, Kenny, Alicia, and Pete all get in trouble after training at Trax and get punished by John ""Big"", Alicia gets cut on the spot because of her back problem, Jessie decides to leave because her body is in pain, Pete and Jackie flirt majorly - to the point where Jackie says ""I want to f--- you"" to Pete!, and Chris Jericho pays a visit.
After Jackie and Pete have a romantic encounter in the hot tub, the group gives Pete some advice on what to do next. However, Jackie struggles with her actions as she confesses them to her boyfriend at home. WWE Superstar Edge drops by for dinner. Plus, the contestants see themselves in a new light, Al Snow gives a lesson in arm drags, and more.
As the effects of their exhausting training continues to take a toll on the contestants, Tough Enough season 1 winners Maven and Nidia stop by to encourage the group. While Jackie looks to resolve her problems with her boyfriend, Pete continues to pursue their relationship. Plus, the group is informed they will be taking a special trip and more.
After Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson drop by the house for a pool party, the competition takes a wild turn as the group goes on a special trip to South Africa. While the contestants enjoys all the sights from this extraordinary visit, they receive more in-ring training in the footsteps of a giant. Plus, Ivory shares some wisdom with the girls.
While the contestants continue to embrace their experiences in South Africa, Hawk makes a difficult decision after his emotions get the better of him. After excelling in his training, Kenny enjoys the fruits of his labor. As group prepares to travel back to the states, the locals show their appreciation for them with a special dance.
As the group resumes their training back in the states, Jackie suffers an injury. While they continue to improve their in-ring skills, the contestants receive some veteran advice from William Regal when he stops by the training facility. Plus, the next cuts of the season are decided, the group takes in a lesson in improv, and more.
The songs featured on the ""WWE Tough Enough 2"" Soundtack are shown with songs from such bands as Cold, Rob Zombie, Staind, Unwritten Law, etc.
The cast of WWE Tough Enough 1 (Maven, Nidia, Chris N., Chris Ni., Darryl, Taylor, Victoria, Greg, Shadrick, Josh, and Jason) and the cast of WWE Tough Enough 2 (Linda, Jackie, Jessie, Kenny, Jake, Pete, Matt, Robert, Danny, Aaron, Alicia, Hawk, and Anni) get together for a WWE Tough Enough reunion.
As the final days of the competition wind down, the contestants prepare to say farewell to each other and focus on proving just who is tough enough. While the trainers evaluate the group's progress, Executive Producer Kevin Dunn meets with each of the contestants for some one-on-one interviews. Plus, the trainers give the group some parting gifts.
On the shocking season finale of Tough Enough 2, the remaining contestants gather in New York City to see whose journey to the WWE roster will continue and whose will come to end. As Kenny, Jackie, Linda, and Jake eagerly await the final decisions of their mentors, some of the most memorable moments from throughout the season are revisited.
After having gone through hundreds of potential candidates, the judges and trainers of Tough Enough III will select 13 lucky finalists to begin an incredible journey to becoming WWE Superstars. As they start down this arduous road, those who are chosen must embrace the challenges that lay ahead to see if their dreams will become their destinies.
As these 13 finalists begin their first days of training, they are forced to come face-to-face with the realization of the challenges involved in this extraordinary opportunity. But when this reality becomes too much for one contestant, the trainers take exception. Plus, the house goes out for Big John's birthday and much more.
While their journey to the WWE roster continues, the contestants begin to get into the spirit of competition as they place some friendly bets among themselves. Lisa's ability to adapt to the physicality of the squared circle is called into question. Plus, Scott has trouble with others in the house and Jonah makes an impression on Bill DeMott.
The first cut of the season looms over the house while the contestants continue their rigorous training. After a night out on the town earns him a trip back to the hospital, Scott and Rebekah clash when he returns to the house. Plus, Al Snow issues a special challenge to some of the contestants, Chad's future is up for debate, and more.
When her personal issues from home catch up with her, Rebekah must relinquish her dreams. While the cast prepares for the next cuts of the season, Tommy Dreamer and Rey Mysterio stop by to share what being a WWE Superstar means to them. Plus, the group receives a lesson in body awareness and Jamie's emotional problems become a cause for concern.
As injuries begin to take a toll on various members of the house, Diamond Dallas Page stops by to share some words of experience. The cast is given a chance for a taste of home when two contestants get to invite someone special to come for a visit. Plus, Jamie develops a crush on John, the trainers question whether Nick is tough enough, and more.
As the road to the WWE roster continues, Big informs the cast that they will be taking a special trip to Iceland. However, before the contestants get too excited, they are informed that first there will be a another cut. Jonah realizes what he means to the rest of the house when he decides to play a prank on his fellow contestants.
The cast heads out on a special visit to Iceland for a once in a lifetime experience. Eric is faced with regret when he encounters a little overseas romance. As Kelly's recent injury begins to affect her performance, her future in the competition is put in jeopardy. Plus, the house comes together for some payback on Jonah and more.
While their visit in Iceland continues, the contestants endure some tough challenges and training while embracing new experiences. When Jamie's actions begin to annoy the rest of the cast, she finds redemption by demonstrating her strength. Plus, Jonah gets on the wrong side of Bill DeMott, Al Snow and Matt unite for a prank, and more!
After returning from their visit to Iceland, the contestants reach the heights like never before when Ivory picks a special challenge. While the cast continues training, problems at home cause Jonah to rethink his place in the competition. Plus, the contestants receive a lesson in respect, the trainers unleash a snow storm on the house, and more!
Beauty comes to the house as the group prepares a special dinner for guest Trish Stratus. As Jonah questions whether he is ready for the life of a WWE Superstar, he turns to Al Snow for some advice. Plus, Bradshaw joins the contestants for a little libation, another cast member is cut from the competition, and more.
The past meets the present as trainers and cast members from the first two seasons of Tough Enough show up for some special training with the contestants. However, when Matt receives a lesson in hard knocks from Bob Holly, his mental toughness is put to the test. Plus, Shawn Michaels inspires the group when he pays a visit to the house.
As the contestants near the end of their journey on Tough Enough III, they receive a lesson in the the nature of the business when they meet Ric Flair. Tazz surprises them with a trip to SmackDown where they come face-to-face with the man who could be their future employer. Plus, Al Snow learns the meaning of payback and more.
While the road of the five remaining finalists comes to an end, the journey of a WWE Superstar is just beginning. The contestants reflect on their experiences and the progress that they made throughout the season. Find out who will return home with unforgettable memories and who will go on to make memories of their own for the WWE Universe. LESS
In the pursuit of realizing their dreams of becoming a WWE Superstar, eight hopeful young athletes compete for an extraordinary opportunity at a million dollar WWE Contract. Relive the grueling journeys of Ryan Reeves, Mike Mizanin, Daniel Puder, and others as they look to achieve WWE stardom and find out just who really is Tough Enough.
Stone Cold Steve Austin tests the commitment of 14 men and women as they compete to become the next WWE superstar. Contestants start at the bottom doing clean up duty at a live WWE event and have their skills tested in the ring before Stone Cold eliminates the contestant he feels isn't tough enough.
Special Guest WWE Superstar John Cena stops by to offer advice in training. The remaining contestants learn a lesson about courage, both inside and outside of the ring, before another potential superstar is sent home.
Big Show stops by to offer advice to the contestants as the trainers begin to separate the pack by putting them through increasingly physical challenges. Eric's lack of conditioning threatens his chances in the competition, the emotional stress takes a toll on Michelle and the tension between Mickael and Ryan reaches a boiling point in the ring.
The remaining contestants' agility is tested when they are tasked with serving lunch to a busy crowd at a local 50's diner while on roller skates. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart stops by to offer advice. Miss USA asked for one-on-one help in the last elimination and she gets it in the form of an in-ring beat-down from Bill.
WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio and former NBA star John Salley offer advice about teamwork. The contestants are humiliated on the basketball court playing against a team of dwarves. Martin's winning streak starts to eat at Luke, a careless injury could lead to the elimination of one of the last girls standing, and Ryan incurs the wrath of the trainers.
Former Tough Enough winner and Intercontinental Champion John Morrison helps contestants stay focused on a treacherous ropes course that gives Eric serious trouble. Friction between the final two girls escalates, and best friends Luke and Jeremiah go head-to-head in the skills challenge. In the end, "Stone Cold" delivers a surprise elimination.
And then there were six. Stone Cold Steve Austin enlists the help of four sexy WWE Divas and THQ video games to teach the remaining contestants all about creativity. In the ring, a tough training session leads to a serious injury that puts one contestant's dreams in jeopardy.
The Rock and Psych star James Roday give the remaining five contestants a lesson in charisma. The remaining five hopefuls take turns working the mic during a Hollywood bus tour and go face to face with Bill in a war of words promo challenge. Christina's injury leaves her in danger and in an emotional elimination, "Stone Cold" delivers a stunner.
WWE Superstar The Miz gives the contestants a taste of what life as a WWE Superstar means outside the ring. And, back in the gym, the competition heats up when the final three battle it out for the opportunity to compete in the Tough Enough finale.
Live Season Finale - Starring Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
Thirteen male and female competitors train in a series of rigorous competitions for a one-year, $250,000 WWE contract. Shown the ropes by WWE's all-star team of coaches inside the world-class WWE Performance Center and then assessed by an expert panel of judges, the field will be narrowed down with the help of the WWE Universe.
The competitors emotions and fortitude are tested when they land in troubled waters.
The competitors learn that to be tough enough you must have great character.
When the competitors find themselves the butt of a joke, they must talk their way out of it to win.
The competitors are humbled when they face off against their toughest competitors yet.
The competitors must focus or it's a long way down to the bottom 3.
A challenge gives the competitors a story to tell for life.
The competitors must learn power in numbers.
Friendships are put to the test as only a few remain. Who can prove they have the discipline to make it to the end?
Viewers vote for the ultimate WWE superstar and Diva in the season finale.
In this episode, WWE cut the 50 Tough Enough finalists to eight finalists. One guy lied about his age and was kicked off. There was a weight lifting contest, and during the contest one guys hurt his arm. The next day he returned and did a task where you have to use your arms. All of the WWE people running it thought that show tremendous dedication. In the ring, Al Snow told him he was cut. Like a true sport, the guy thanked WWE for the opportunity. As he left, a WWE official gave him a OVW wrestling contract. The eight finalists are: Chris Nawrocki, John Meyer, Mike Mizanin, Ryan Reeves, Daniel Rodimer, Nick Mitchell, Justice Smith, and Daniel Puder. See more about the final eight in our recap.
All of seven of the Tough Enough contestants went into the WWE locker room. Big Show said they didn'y pay their dues and they had to leave the locker room. He pushed Daniel puder into a locker. The seven guys and Al Snow cam out to the ring. Al introduced them all. All of the seven guys had a personel message to the Big Show in the ring. After the seven gave Big Show his personel message, Al Snow said they could now do it to his face. Then the Big Show gave each guy a body slam! The Big Show even gave Justice Smith an extra elbow drop for the fun of it. He also gave some other guy a knee drop to teach him respect. Later in the show, it is discussed why there are only seven contestants tonight instead of the planned eight. John Meyer, quit during the first and second episode.
The show starts off showing the last few hours for the seven contestants. They had to do several hard tasks, eat a huge amount of pasta (like Fear Factor huge), and then have to continue doing the hard tasks. Then the seven contestants come out to the ring with Al Snow. Al Snow introduces them to Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle asks every guy for the guy's name and then makes fun of them for some reason. Kurt Angle then shows them an excercise. Kurt has a contest with them to see who could do the most (Kurt wasn't in the contest, see more on the contest in the recap). Chris Nawrocki won. The prize was to have a match with Kurt Angle. Angle quickly takes him down and wins. Then he asks if any other Tough Enough guys want to face Kurt. None raise their hand accept Daniel Puder. Puder goes into the ring and gets some cheers. It takes longer for Angle to beat Puder because Puder is in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), yet he eventually does. Then Kurt says they aren't Tough Enough and leave
The show starts off with Al Snow introducing all of the seven contestants. They are all wearing special outfits, either costumes or trying to look good for the upcoming Sex Test with Torrie Wilson. Al asks Chris Nawrocki if he wants to quit because he broke a rib. He said no. Al then revealed that Nick Mitchell had been voted off. Then Torrie Wilson came out for the Torrie Wilson Sex Test. See more details on The Sex Test in our recap. Daniel Puder won. Later in the show we see what happened earlier in the show. Al Snow says all of the six contestants names and says that voting has started for this week.
The Tough Enough contestants had to do a challenge where they would have to grab a flag on the other side of the ring in 30 seconds. The Basham Brothers were in the way though. No one got past them. Al Snow announced the brothers the winners. Chris Nawrocki was voted off the show.
The Tough Enough part of Smackdown starts with Daniel Rodimer getting cut. There are only four contestants left. They next had a arm wrestling tournament. In the first round, Daniel Puder defeated Mike ""Miz"" Mizanin and Ryan Reeves beat Justice Smith. In the final round, Daniel Puder beat Ryan Reeves, an upset if I've ever seen one. Later, Tough Enough ended with the remaining four contestants telling every one what they were thankful for.
Tough Enough begins with Al Snow in the ring with the four remaining Tough Enough contestants. Al asks Ryan Reeves if he wants to leave the show because he has two broken ribs. He says no. Then we watch a clip (30 seconds max) of each contestant saying who they would vote off. Three of them voted for Daniel Puder (jelous?) and he voted for Justice Smith. The three want Puder off because he is the most poular of the bunch. This does not mean he will win though because Carmella of the Raw Diva Search got ""voted off"" by he fellow contestants and later lost. Al announces the task of the night as having the Tough Enough contestants dress as women. Later they came out dressed as woman. Al Snow told them that they had to make Hardcore Holly think they are the best woman. Mike M wins. It is announced that at the next WWE pay-per-view, it will be the final two contestants against eachother in a boxing match (Daniel Puder's specialty).
On this episode, Justice Smith was eliminated. The two final contestants have a boxing match at Armageddon (a WWE Pay-Per-View). Daniel Puder and Mike Mizanin also have a match in the ring tonight. They have to hit each other off of a big pillow they are standing on. They use big sticks to hit each other. Daniel Puder won.
