Austin served as the show's season 5 host while Booker T, Trish Stratus, and Bill DeMott served as trainers. According to USA Network's episode guide, the 2011 season is referred to as "Season 1", therefore making no reference to its prior runs on other networks. In addition, although the premise of this show is similar to that of WWE NXT, Tough Enough season 5 ran concurrently with NXT and did not replace it. Similar to the reality series Hell's Kitchen, several episodes concluded with a voiceover of Austin's thoughts on the eliminated contestant as he goes to his office and hangs their belt on the wall. Host Stone Cold Steve Austin Trainers Bill DeMott Trish Stratus Booker T Guests John Cena (episode 2) Big Show (episode 3) Stacy Keibler (episode 3) Bret Hart (episode 4) Rey Mysterio (episode 5) John Salley (episode 5) John Morrison (episode 6) The Bella Twins (episode 7) Kelly Kelly (episode 7) Eve Torres (episode 7) The Rock (episode 8) James Roday (episode 8) The Miz (episode 9) Ricky Steamboat (episode 10) Contestants The contestant won the Tough Enough competition The contestant performed best in the skills challenge. The contestant was safe from elimination. The contestant was at risk of elimination. The contestant was selected to go into the finale. The contestant was eliminated. The contestant left the competition. The contestant was forced by injury to withdraw from the competition. The contestant won the skills challenge but was eliminated. The contestant was the runner up. Episode 1: Ariane was eliminated as Steve Austin and the trainers felt she did not have passion for wrestling. She later signed to WWE and competed as Cameron. Episode 2: Matt was eliminated for not breaking free of the pack even though he has 9 years of experience. Episode 3: Michelle quit so she could be with her daughter. Mickael was eliminated when Ryan performed a better promo. Episode 4: Rima was eliminated after showing no improvement during the past month. Episode 5: Ryan was eliminated because of his performance and for being in the bottom 3 three times in a row. Episode 6: Ivelisse was eliminated due to an injury. Eric was eliminated for not improving. Episode 7: Martin was forced out as he fractured his ankle and was not allowed to continue. Episode 8: A.J. was eliminated because of his performance prior to charisma week, even after winning the