The BEST episodes of WWE Tough Enough
Every episode of WWE Tough Enough ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Tough Enough!
Each week, one cast member will be eliminated until one man and one woman are considered “Tough Enough,” with each earning a one-year, $250,000 WWE contract. Chris Jericho will be joined by a panel of experts comprised of WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan, WWE Diva Paige and WWE Superstar This Miz and throughout the competition, the contestants will be trained by WWE Legends Booker T, Billy Gunn and Lita.
#1 - May the Best Man Win
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2011
Live Season Finale - Starring Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
#2 - Running with Wolves
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2011
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.
#3 - Five for Flinching
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2011
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.
#4 - Now We Face the Rattlesnake
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2011
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.
#5 - Get Your Teeth Out of My Ring
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2011
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.
#6 - I've Been Bamboozled and Flabbergasted
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2011
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.
#7 - It's Getting Down to Nut Cuttin' Time
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2011
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.
#8 - 110 Pound Elephant in the Room
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2011
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.
#9 - Bad Day, Real Bad Day
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2011
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.
#10 - Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2011
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.
#11 - Who's Coming to Dinner
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2003
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.
#12 - Are You Tough Enough?
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2002
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.
#13 - The Tough Enough $1,000,000 Download
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/26/2004
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.
#14 - Reaching New Heights
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2002
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!
#15 - On Foreign Ground
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2002
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!
#16 - A Trip to Iceland
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2002
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.
#17 - Jonah Pulls a Fast One
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2002
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.
#18 - Learning to Adapt
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2002
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.
#19 - Fight for Your Dreams
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2002
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.
#20 - The Meat of Competition
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2002
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.
#21 - Jonah Makes Impression
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2002
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.
#22 - This is Not a Game Show
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2002
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.
#23 - Who Will Be Crowned?
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/30/2002
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.
#24 - Hard Knocks
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2003
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.
#25 - Nature of the Business
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2003
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.