NEW YORK/STAMFORD, Conn., February 22, 2002 -WWE Tough Enough™ 2, a co-production of WWE Entertainment, Inc. and MTV, kicks off its second season on MTV on February 28 (10:00pm - 11:00pm ET). The series documents the trials, excitement, and challenges experienced by 13 competitors as they vie to become the next male and female WWE Superstars. Two competitors will win the ultimate prize - contracts with the World Wrestling WWE®.

During its 13 week run, the first season of WWE Tough Enough™ was the #1 rated regularly scheduled program on cable on Thursday nights among teens ages 12-34.

The first episode is a one-hour casting special that recaps the selection process of the 13 finalists. The series continues with 13 half-hour shows every Thursday night at 10:00pm. WWE Tough Enough™ 2 will give viewers an all access pass to witness firsthand the decision making process behind choosing the next World Wrestling WWE® Superstar. Cameras will be strategically located throughout the house and training facility to capture the pressures of living together and competing against one another for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at stardom. WWE® Superstars Al Snow™, Tazz™, Chavo Guerrero™, and Ivory™ are the trainers on WWE Tough Enough™ 2. The weekly show will feature special guest appearances by WWE® Superstars including Chris Jericho™, Edge™, Big Show™, William Regal™, Stacy Kiebler™ and Torrie Wilson™.

Maven Huffman and Nidia Guenard, WWE Tough Enough™ champions from the first season, have been seen frequently on episodes of RAW® and SmackDown!™. Maven™ currently holds the World Wrestling WWE® Hardcore Championship and has been involved in an ongoing rivalry with legendary WWE superstar, Undertaker®. Nidia™ has accompanied Maven™ to the ring and has been a special guest at WWE New York Entertainment Complex during episodes of RAW® on Monday nights.

The Executive Producers of WWE Tough Enough™ 2 are Ken Mok from MTV and Kevin Dunn from WWE. Interscope Records will release a WWE Tough Enough™ 2 soundtrack in May.

CONTACT:
Kevin King
WWE Entertainment, Inc.
203-328-2570

Jen DeGuzman
MTV
212-258-7175

Vanessa Reyes
MTV Networks
310-752-8081