WWE Tough Enough: Meet the Cast

The following contestants are competing for a WWE contract.

Matt Capiccioni:

- Matt has nine years of wrestling experience.

- He won two gold medals at the 1999 AAU Junior Olympics for gymnastics.

- He received a BA in Communications from Cleveland State University.

Martin Casaus:

- Martin has six and a half years of wrestling experience.

- He is co-owner of Ultra Championship Wrestling Zero.

- He received a BA in Business Administration from Stevens Henager College.

Christina Crawford:

- Christina is currently the University of Central Florida.

- She is the sister of WWE Diva Alicia Fox.

Michelle Deighton:

- Michelle has been training to become a wrestler since she was 14 years old. She is currently 25 years old.

- She was one of the final six models on "America's Next Top Model".

- She is married to "Survivor" star Jonny Fairplay.

Rima Fakih:

-Rima is Miss USA 2010.

- She received a BA in Economics and in Business Management from the University of Michigan.

Ryan Howe:

- Ryan has two years of wrestling experience.

- He attended Purdue University for one year before dropping out to pursue music full time.

A.J. Kirsch:

- A.J. has five years of wrestling experience.

- He went undefeated for one and a half years as one half of the Tag Team Champions in All Pro Wrestling.

- He received a BA in Communication Studies from California, State University, Chico.

Andy Leavine:

- Andy has six months of wrestling experience.

- In high school he competed on the varsity wrestling team all four years, racking up over 90 wins along the way.

Jeremiah Riggs:

- Jeremiah was a US Army Ranger with the 1st Battalion.

- He has six years of training as an MMA Fighter.

Luke Robinson:

- Luke has five years of wrestling experience.

- He received a BA in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine.

Ivelisse Velez:

- Ivelisse has six years of wrestling experience.

- She is well known in her native country Puerto Rico.

Eric Watts:

- Eric currently attends California State University where he is studying graphic design.

- He turned down offers to play football in college.

Mickael Zaki:

- Mickael has two years of wrestling experience.

- He has a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

- He received a degree in Criminal Justice from St. Peter's College.

Ariane Andrew:

- Ariane has no prior wrestling experience.

- She received a BA in Business Marketing and a BS in Psychology from California State University.

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http://www.usanetwork.com/series/toughenough/theshow/characterprofiles/casaus/
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/toughenough/theshow/characterprofiles/crawford/
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/toughenough/theshow/characterprofiles/deighton/
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