WWE Tough Enough Return Announced: Latest Details and Reaction

The third time is the charm. WWE certainly hopes that is true, as the wresting promotion is bringing back its reality show Tough Enough on USA Network. 

According to a report on WWE.com, WWE and USA reached an agreement to bring back the show that last aired on television in 2011:

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I am pleased to announce that USA is bringing back 'Tough Enough,' the action-packed competition reality show from the ratings juggernaut, WWE," (USA Network president Chris) McCumber said. "The show will have a completely new format, with live elements that will truly make this event television.

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McCumber cited the recent multi-year agreement that Universal Television Networks reached to continue broadcasting Raw and SmackDown as a reason to bring back Tough Enough as a way to "capitalize on the enormous audience appeal of sports-entertainment."

WWE had a season of Tough Enough in development last year that was slated to air on the WWE Network, but Dave Meltzer of WrestlingObserver.com, via WrestlingInc.com, reported that filming got pushed back due to budget cuts. 

Despite McCumber talking about the audience for the show, Tough Enough has never produced a top-notch WWE star. There have been a few key players over the years like John Morrison, but no one who has been elevated to a main event level. 

Finding the right balance between talent in the ring and charisma on the microphone is not easy. WWE has the ability to make stars under the right circumstances, but it needs help. Hopefully, this new season of Tough Enough provides the kind of talent necessary to become a true WWE superstar.