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Tough Enough winner Sara Lee is dead at 30 years old

Her mother shared the tragic news earlier today.

Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 35 plans, Kurt Angle retirement match, John Cena, more!

The latest rumors, including possible plans for WrestleMania 35, who might wrestle Kurt Angle in his retirement match, and more!

Rumor Roundup: Daniel Bryan, Crown Jewel, WWE World Cup changes, more!

The latest rumors, including why Daniel Bryan didn’t go to Saudi Arabia, original plans for the WWE World Cup and why those changed, and more!

WWE and the wrestling world remember Matt Cappotelli

Despite his too short time in the business and on the planet, the Tough Enough co-winner touched a lot of lives.

Sad news regarding Tough Enough winner Matt Cappotelli’s cancer fight

His wife reports his medical team has decided to stop treating his brain tumor as ‘there is nothing else we can do’.

Rumor Roundup: Shane, Miz plans, NXT romances, more!

The latest rumors, including what McMahon might be doing in New Orleans, early plans for The A-Listers return, good and sad news for loves which began in Orlando , and more!

Tough Enough winner determined to be a role model during terminal cancer fight

Matt Cappotelli’s prognosis is not good after surgery to remove his most recent brain tumor, but he’s not giving up - and hopes to inspire others with what time he has left.

WWE releases Tough Enough winner Josh Bredl

Sources say the season six men’s winner has joined Sara Lee and others from the reality competition who failed to make an impression. We still have Velveteen Dream, though!

OVW hosting benefit for Tough Enough’s Matt Cappotelli’s cancer fight

A few months into treatment for the return of his brain tumor, Cappotelli’s friends are putting on a show to help raise money for his medical bills.

Tough Enough Debuts

WWE’s long-running reality competition series began sixteen years ago today.

Sara Lee & Wesley Blake welcome new daughter to the world

The Tough Enough winner and former NXT tag champ are showing off Piper (and Butters, their dog) via social media.

Let’s Say Nice Things About... Tough Enough

NO NEGATIVITY ALLOWED. Say something nice about WWE’s original search for the next breakout star.

UPDATE: WWE says Tough Enough winner NOT among recent NXT releases

WWE has denied a report Josh Bredl was cut along with Andrea D’Marco & Chris Atkins.

WWE parts ways with Tough Enough’s Mada

The season six contestant is the latest name from the reality show to have a difficult time moving up the ladder in developmental.

Tough Enough winner Sara Lee released by WWE, per report

She never found her footing in the company.

WWE reportedly releases ZZ Loupe

It looks like we won’t be seeing the star of the last season of Tough Enough in NXT, at least not anytime soon.

Are You Tough Enough?

WWF looks for its next superstar, Dusty Rhodes wins the big one, Shinsuke Nakamura runs into some bad luck, and that one time NWA Hollywood offered jobs to NFL players. Seriously.

Shocking revelations about Tough Enough

Not really that shocking, at least not if you were paying attention. But a recent chat Dave Melter had with Tanner Saraceno will confirm some of your suspicions about WWE's reality competition.

If Storm could be serious for a moment on this 'Social Jobbers' controversy

A good take from Lance Storm.

The WWE locker room is pissed at the dude who won Tough Enough

BIG ACTION is getting buried before ever making his way on television.

Owens calls out Tough Enough winner, blocks him

Kevin Owens keeps his Twitter game sharp, and he spares no one.

TNA can't stop signing Tough Enough contestants

The latest addition isn't as exciting as Daniel Bryan's mistress, but...

Chelsea Green debuts in TNA, gets blasted in reviews

The former Tough Enough contestant who was also in an awful storyline in WWE that was a nod to an awful storyline in TNA has now debuted in TNA. Amazing.

Tough winner Josh Bredl reveals his WWE name

Plus an update on who's working NXT house shows as they made their final Orlando appearance of 2015 last night. See pics of Athena, Daria, Aliyah and find out Bredl's new handle (sorry, it's not 'The Yeti')

WWE announces new NXT class

No big surprises (if you've been keeping up with rumors and reports), but there sure are a lot of Tough Enough contestants. See the full list with bios, and give us your thoughts, right here.

2 'Tough Enough' contestants reportedly signed

If all the reports have been true, seven cast members in total have received contracts so far.

Report: Two familiar faces close to NXT deals

In today's 'expect the unexpected' environment of WWE Developmental, the latest reported signings aren't a shock...but they could be pretty exciting additions.

Jericho hints at a WrestleMania 32 appearance

The Ayatolla of Rock 'n' Rolla also has a hot take on whether it harder to break into wrestling now or when he did a quarter century ago. Click on through for his comments on those topics, and give us your thoughts.

Josh and ZZ on the 'Tough Enough' experience

Cageside Seats talked to the male "Tough Enough" finalists at their first Make-A-Wish event to find out what this whole wild ride has been like.

Sara Lee and Amanda talk 'Tough Enough'

Cageside Seats talks to the "Tough Enough" finalists and finds out whether they REALLY get along when the cameras aren't rolling.

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Why WWE signing ZZ makes sense

It might be an unpopular opinion, but this Cagesider argues that bringing the Tough Enough fan favorite with bad cardio onboard is best for business.

Has Tough Enough's ZZ signed with WWE?

Rumor is floating around that fan favorite ZZ may have already signed with the company.

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