Thirteen male and female competitors train in a series of rigorous competitions for a one-year, $250,000 WWE contract. Shown the ropes by WWE's all-star team of coaches inside the world-class WWE Performance Center and then assessed by an expert panel of judges, the field will be narrowed down with the help of the WWE Universe.

The competitors emotions and fortitude are tested when they land in troubled waters.

The competitors learn that to be tough enough you must have great character.

When the competitors find themselves the butt of a joke, they must talk their way out of it to win.

The competitors are humbled when they face off against their toughest competitors yet.

The competitors must focus or it's a long way down to the bottom 3.

A challenge gives the competitors a story to tell for life.

The competitors must learn power in numbers.

Friendships are put to the test as only a few remain. Who can prove they have the discipline to make it to the end?

Viewers vote for the ultimate WWE superstar and Diva in the season finale.