Tough Enough Returning? [Archive]

Xero

10-18-2010, 01:31 PM

From PWInsider:

Deadline.com, a Hollywood insider website, is reporting that USA "is close to ordering" a reincarnation of WWE Tough Enough, which aired many years ago on MTV and gave us current WWE superstar John Morrison. With NBC Universal passing on NXT, I would guess that if Tough Enough comes back that it will be the reality, character development show that NXT should have been.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/usa-to-expand-into-reality-programming-and-bring-back-wwe-tough-enough/

VSG

10-18-2010, 01:33 PM

Did they say whether USA will air Tough Enough as a separate show? That was the main reason NXT was good.

Xero

10-18-2010, 01:33 PM

Separate show.

Supreme Olajuwon

10-18-2010, 01:34 PM

I don't see how USA can fit a Tough Enough series into its airtight schedule of Law and Order reruns.

dronepool

10-18-2010, 01:36 PM

Tough Enough sucked and whatever this is, I'll pass.

James Steele

10-18-2010, 01:40 PM

Tough Enough was good until about midway through the 2nd season when it became more like The Real World (Jackie Gayda fucking somebody in the hot tub).

Damian Rey

10-18-2010, 01:41 PM

Why don't they just add in the "reality" aspect to NXT? I'd much rather have worked shoots from the insight of the characters on NXT then another Tough Enough.

James Steele

10-18-2010, 01:44 PM

Why don't they just add in the "reality" aspect to NXT? I'd much rather have worked shoots from the insight of the characters on NXT then another Tough Enough.

Worked shoots are generally stupid. See: Russo, Vince

Damian Rey

10-18-2010, 02:03 PM

Worked shoots are generally stupid. See: Russo, Vince

His worked shoots are generally stupid. But that doesn't mean it can't work.

Supreme Olajuwon

10-18-2010, 02:09 PM

Non Russo worked shoots can be fantastic. See Kaufman, Andy.

DLVH84

10-18-2010, 02:24 PM

Without Al Snow and Ivory as trainers, it's bound to suck.

Rammsteinmad

10-18-2010, 02:27 PM

Tough Enough was okay when it was seperate from WWE programming, as it was a good look at wrestling training and behind-the-scenes material.

All the Tough Enough stuff that was on Smackdown a couple of years ago was a load of bollocks though.

Innovator

10-18-2010, 02:39 PM

Great idea, loved Tough Enough. They should make it like the Ultimate Fighter...you know minus the shoot fight at the end.

Volare

10-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Without Al Snow and Ivory as trainers, it's bound to suck.

Finlay would work great, women wise.....Gail Kim, or even Natty would work.

James Steele

10-18-2010, 02:53 PM

Non Russo worked shoots can be fantastic. See Kaufman, Andy.

I said "generally" and it also helped that Kaufman did it in the early 80s when it was still a semi-kept secret that wrestling was fake.

MoFo

10-18-2010, 03:02 PM

I liked the episode where Triple H gave them a right bollocking and made them cry.

Swiss Ultimate

10-18-2010, 03:03 PM

I don't see how USA can fit a Tough Enough series into its airtight schedule of Law and Order reruns.

Those are new episodes too!

parkmania

10-18-2010, 03:17 PM

Finlay would work great, women wise.....Gail Kim, or even Natty would work.

Jillian's more likely than Natty, seeing as how she's already being used as a trainer in FCW.

JimmyMess

10-18-2010, 03:40 PM

Loose Cannon

10-18-2010, 04:24 PM

loved the show. approve

Londoner

10-18-2010, 05:31 PM

Loved the 1st tough enough but sure enough like everything wwe does, after the 1st time(or if not, then the 2nd) it ends up shite.

Volare

10-18-2010, 06:02 PM

James Steele

10-18-2010, 09:15 PM

:love:

Xero

11-23-2010, 09:46 AM

From PWInsider:

World Wrestling Entertainment and the USA Network will release a casting breakdown today, seeking contestants for the resurrected Tough Enough reality series.

The word making the rounds is that filming for the series would not begin until February 2011 with the series debuting in the Spring.

The original Tough Enough ran for three seasons on MTV, developing such talents as John Morrison, former WWE talents Maven, Nidia and current ROH star Kenny King. The concept was retooled into the "One Million Dollar Tough Enough", which ran as part of the Smackdown series, and introduced current WWE champion The Miz to the pro wrestling world.

The Tough Enough return is part of the USA Network making a move towards reality-based programming to balance out their extremely successful crop of dramas.

VSG

11-23-2010, 09:47 AM

NXT 4 AND Tough Enough?

Savio

11-23-2010, 09:56 AM

is there going to be an NXT 4?

Xero

11-23-2010, 09:58 AM

http://www.tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=108697

Savio

11-23-2010, 10:03 AM

Maybe they will just scrap plans for NXT season 4

Xero

11-23-2010, 10:05 AM

Well, the series isn't filming until February and not airing until spring and season 4 is starting in the next few weeks. There's at least one more full season of NXT, maybe two before Tough Enough since they do have that spot to fill internationally.

JimmyMess

11-23-2010, 10:18 AM

I think they should definitely consider the possibility, considering the current WWE champion is a Tough Enough finalist, and the Morrison factor.

VSG

11-23-2010, 10:23 AM

Don't forget Daniel Puder.

parkmania

11-23-2010, 03:19 PM

I can see NXT and Tough Enough coexisting. NXT is about guys/girls who have at least some formal training trying to get a call-up to the big time. TE is about guys/girls with no formal training trying to get a developmental contract.

If they both stay around, I could see someone eventually winning TE and a few seasons later winning NXT.

Xero

11-23-2010, 03:22 PM

From PWInsider:

If you are interested in appearing in the USA Network's new WWE Tough Enough show, you can apply by clicking here (http://www.realitywanted.com/call/9196-are-you-tough-enough-for-wwe-casting-now).
This is what the casting call says about the series:
Are you TOUGH ENOUGH to become the next WWE SUPERSTAR?
WWE and the USA Network are bringing back the hit reality competition show Tough Enough! One competitor will earn a WWE contract and be the next WWE Superstar!!!
Casting Producers are searching the world to find extraordinary men and women with the following qualities:
- CHARISMA
- PERSONALITY
- ATHLETICISM
- AGILITY
- STAMINA
- STRENGTH
- And an INTENSE DESIRE to be the next WWE SUPERSTAR!
If you believe you have what it takes to not only earn the contract, but excel in World Wrestling Entertainment... Apply now.

Anybody Thrilla

11-23-2010, 07:44 PM

Sign me up.

VSG

11-23-2010, 07:54 PM

Clox should apply.

Anybody Thrilla

11-23-2010, 08:11 PM

Clox on Tough Enough would be the most amazing thing ever.

Loose Cannon

11-23-2010, 08:42 PM

what I remember most about that HHH TE scene was his gum chewing.

MoFo

11-24-2010, 10:58 AM

Great news, love the documentary style way more than nXt.

Volare

11-24-2010, 11:26 AM

I'm going to try and get on.

The Naitch

11-24-2010, 04:50 PM

I always liked TE.

I notice a trend where they try something for a few years, drop it for a few years, and bring it back after a few years

Innovator

11-24-2010, 04:51 PM

If they mold it like TUF, it'll be great.

Xero

01-03-2011, 08:54 AM

From PWInsider:

The resurrected WWE reality series Tough Enough will officially return on Monday 4/5 at 8 PM Eastern, airing directly before Monday Night Raw on the USA Network, The New York Times reported today.

The Times report confirms what PWInsider.com reported in our Elite section last month, that the series would debut the Monday after Wrestlemania and likely be paired with WWE's flagship series. At that point, there were discussions for the series to follow Raw after it went off the air.

WWE's Kevin Dunn described the series as a way to get viewers "who wouldn't watch a live wrestling show" to watch the WWE product.

Casting is currently ongoing. The series will follow 12 men and women training to win a WWE contract.

The lone Tough Enough winner still with World Wrestling Entertainment is John Morrison, who won the third season. Current WWE champion The Miz competed in the fourth "Million Dollar" version of the series, which was featured as part of Smackdown.

Evil Vito

01-03-2011, 09:30 AM

<font color=goldenrod>Cool. Seems like they might also have time to squeeze in a 5th and final season of NXT to wrap up within a few weeks of this starting (unless the international TV slot is longer than I think).</font>

parkmania

01-03-2011, 06:13 PM

Still don't see why TE and NXT can't coexist - TE is about guys off the street trying to win a developmental contract, while NXT is about guys who have pro wrestling experience "trying to win a call-up to the main roster."

Xero

01-03-2011, 06:21 PM

WWE has all but given up on NXT and it seriously shows. That's why they can't coexist.

SlickyTrickyDamon

01-04-2011, 12:34 AM

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/pdf/2010_Tough_Enough_Self_Subm1.pdf

Anybody considering entering? You got like 11 days to send in this application and a video! Good luck to any tpww'er who tries out!

SlickyTrickyDamon

01-04-2011, 12:36 AM

I always liked TE.

I notice a trend where they try something for a few years, drop it for a few years, and bring it back after a few years

Like Hogan :shifty:

Furious Beardsley

01-04-2011, 01:50 AM

Xero

01-28-2011, 07:08 PM

From PWInsider:

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be the host of the incarnation of Tough Enough when it debuts on the USA Network on 4/4. Obviously, the hope is that he will bring starpower, and viewers, to the project. They have a trial run on USA with the hope being that it will become a full time program.

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DLVH84

01-28-2011, 07:14 PM

I wonder who the coaches would be this go around? I miss Al Snow and Ivory.

erickman

01-28-2011, 07:16 PM

he may be a good taz for that show now they need a strong diva for the women.

Xero

01-28-2011, 07:16 PM

Snow won't be on it because he's with TNA.

I'm hoping for any number of the following:

Regal
Finaly
Steamboat
Arn Anderson

Lock Jaw

01-28-2011, 07:17 PM

Meh. Only reduces the chances that I'll watch the show. (Austin, that is)

JimmyMess

01-28-2011, 07:19 PM

I love it. Because Stone Cold is the man.

erickman

01-28-2011, 07:30 PM

Snow won't be on it because he's with TNA.

I'm hoping for any number of the following:

Regal
Finaly
Steamboat
Arn Anderson

there was talk for awhile about regal, but arn and finaly for the divas good to. i am also thinking gail kim, they need a diva with cred.

Xero

02-04-2011, 09:34 AM

According to PWInsider, Booker T is the first confirmed trainer.

Not a bad choice at all.

TheAdamEvansFan

02-04-2011, 09:53 AM

If they bring in Sting, he'd also be a good choice as he runs his own school like Booker T.

The Naitch

02-04-2011, 02:36 PM

will Booker T vomit on Austin again?

Innovator

02-04-2011, 03:25 PM

Regal. Inno wants Regal.

The Naitch

02-04-2011, 03:28 PM

TE is good place for the "retired" vets to go. Somewhere where they can still be seen and respected, yet don't have to be on WWE programming (RAW or SD) looking washed up trying to hang on to the scraps. TE could benefit from that star power

CSL

03-11-2011, 11:15 PM

Damian Rey

03-12-2011, 01:43 AM

Bill DeMott training is the goods. Makes me really want to watch the show.

Volare

03-12-2011, 10:06 AM

TE winner gets pretty much a half-assed stamp of somewhat approval by Stone Cold.

BTW my money is on 3 people crying like pussies.

Kane Knight

03-12-2011, 11:46 AM