10 Most Cringeworthy WWE Tough Enough Moments Ever
4. The Big Show Pays A Visit
During each season of Tough Enough, WWF/WWE have enlisted several of their top names to come in and make brief appearances each episode. Again, the main crux of this idea seems to be that the more established stars will mosey on down to the training facilities, watch a little bit of the trainees in action, then lecture them on how easy a ride they have compared to them. It's an interesting strategy, because that kind of talk doesn't really inspire anyone, it just makes them feel inadequate. Surely, WWE should be doing everything they can to prepare these men and women for a life in their company, not making them wonder if they're cut out for it to begin with. During a visit to see the entrants during the fifth season, The Big Show gave Eric Watts some advice on working as a big man, but interestingly notes that conditioning plays a large part. Following this up, the giant repeated his words during a few media interviews. The Big Show isn't exactly renowned for his physical abilities, he was even sent to WWE developmental in 2000 to drop weight, so it came across as pretty strange he was lecturing anyone about conditioning!
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