The BEST episodes of WWE Tough Enough season 5

Every episode of WWE Tough Enough season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Tough Enough season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 4/16/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Running with Wolves
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10.00
26 votes

#1 - 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.

May the Best Man Win
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9.74
27 votes

#2 - May the Best Man Win

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/2011

Live Season Finale - Starring Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

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Five for Flinching
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9.00
52 votes

#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.

Now We Face the Rattlesnake
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8.70
78 votes

#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.

Get Your Teeth Out of My Ring
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8.50
52 votes

#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.

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I've Been Bamboozled and Flabbergasted
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8.50
52 votes

#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.

It's Getting Down to Nut Cuttin' Time
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8.00
78 votes

#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.

Bad Day, Real Bad Day
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7.50
52 votes

#8 - 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.

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110 Pound Elephant in the Room
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7.50
52 votes

#9 - 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.

Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness
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7.30
78 votes

#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.