Former Limestone Wrestler Finalist On WWE's "Tough Enough" TV Series

Former Limestone College wrestler Tanner Saraceno is currently one of eight finalists remaining on WWE's "Tough Enough" television series on the USA Network.

After a grueling three-day tryout against 40 others, 24-year-old Saraceno was selected as one of the 13 finalists for "Tough Enough" this season. The winner will receive a one-year $250,000 professional wrestling contract from WWE.

"Tough Enough" airs each Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Of the original 13 finalists, seven men and five women, there will be one male and one female winner, with each awarded a one-year contract to train at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla.

Saraceno, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound native of Garnier, NY, who now resides in Boiling Springs, SC, was invited to compete at the WWE "Tough Enough" mini-camp June 10-12 after he was chosen from over 11,000 submissions. Former WWE stars Booker T, Lita, and Billy Gunn tested the competitors' physical abilities, microphone skills and ring prowess.

After the conclusion of the mini-camp it was revealed that Tanner would be one of the finalists competing for a chance at a WWE contract.

Hosted by WWE superstar Chris Jericho, "Tough Enough" tests the finalists in various competitions, and a new interactive format allows fans to vote for their favorites.

For more information on WWE "Tough Enough," and how to support Tanner, visit: https://www.wwetoughenough.com

Also a mixed martial arts fighter, Saraceno was a team captain and was the Saints' MVP his senior season.

(Limestone College Sports Information Department contributed to this article)