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WWE’s reality show ‘Tough Enough’ to find the next superstar
MUMBAI: This is an initiative that gives wannabe wrestlers a chance to fulfill their dreams. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced that it will bring back Tough Enough in the US.
Last time around the reality show aired on MTV in the US on Thursday nights. This time it will form a part of WWE SmackDown!. The winner gets a talent contract worth up to $1 million.
In India, viewers can catch WWE action on Ten Sports. As far as Tough Enough is concerned, interested parties should send a VHS containing one minute of material to the WWE headquarters in Connecticut to demonstrate why they should be considered.
After selecting eight finalists, the official competition will be held weekly on WWE SmackDown! from October. The contestants will train with Tough Enough trainer Al Snow, and then appear on WWE SmackDown! to undertake specific tasks to show why they are worthy to be the Tough Enough champion. Each week, a contestant will be eliminated based on fan voting. The finale on 16 December sees the winner being declared.
WWE chairman Vince McMahon added, “We are looking for someone to be the next The Rock or Triple H. That person should have a great look, physical strength and charisma. Each week, these eight contestants will have to impress me and the millions of fans to prove that they are truly Tough Enough to be part of an elite group of WWE Superstars. In the end, only one of these contestants will be able to make that claim.”
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
