Andy Leavine is ‘Tough Enough’

Andy Leavine with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Panther Andy Leavine was the last man standing on USA Networks’ Tough Enough, Monday night, earning a professional wrestling contract. The former FIU offensive lineman defeated Luke Robinson on the reality show to become the newest member of the WWE.

As many as 20,000 people auditioned for Tough Enough. During the season, competitors, nine males and five females, learned skills from some of the best in the business including Booker T, Trish Stratus, Bill DeMott, John Cena, Bret Hart, Big Show, The Bella Twins, Stacy Keibler and The Rock.

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin chose Leavine as the winner in front of a live audience at Monday Night Raw. For his initiation into the WWE, the Panther took a slap to the face from Mr. McMahon, and a stunner from Stone Cold himself.

FIU sports blogger Pete Pelegrin spoke to Leavine after the win. Check out what he had to say on FIUSports.com.

And watch Raw every Monday on USA and Smackdown every Friday on Syfy to see the Tough Enough champion.