WWE Releases Tough Enough Winner

br>Multiple wrestling media sources are reporting that 2011 WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine (Big Andy) was quietly released by WWE some time ago. Leavine had been working under the name Kevin Hackmann in Florida Champoinship Wrestling. Prowrestling.net reports that Leavine had not been progressing well and was not being used on FCW TV recently.

Jim Ross Comments on Andy Leavine

Jim Ross, who was down at FCW evaluating talent this week, was asked by a fan when we will see Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine debut. He replied:

"Don't see it being eminent. Lots of work to do."

CM Punk Battles Dean Ambrose at FCW, What Was Andy Leavine Doing?

WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine was working the door at last night's FCW show in Kissimmee, Florida. Leavine was collecting ticket stubs from fans entering the building.

CM Punk appeared at last night's FCW show to sign autographs. After Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) defeated Yuko Takazoa, he cut a promo which brought out CM Punk to set up the main event.

Punk defeated Ambrose in a main event that went over 20 minutes. Several fans in attendance called it the best match they'd seen in FCW period. Punk also cut a promo after the match.

source: allwrestling.com

Rumor Mill - Tough Enough's Andy Ripped Backstage

After the Tough Enough finale part of RAW a few weeks back, WWE's John Laurinaitis ripped into Andy Leavine for about five minutes about how Leavine sh## on everything Vince McMahon and Steve Austin have done for the business, and about how he was a piece of crap who will never amount to anything in the business. Laurinaitis was mad because they felt Andy should have stayed down longer after the slap from Vince and the Stunner from Austin.

source: wrestling observer

Tough Enough Winner Andy Leavine Reveals What's Next

In a new interview for WWE.com, Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine says that he's heading back to WWE's training facility, FCW, which I'd gather is a logical next step for the rookie Tough Enough winner. Leavine says in the interview,

"First in 'Tough Enough,' and now in preparation for my impending WWE career, I get the opportunity to learn from the best," WWE's new Superstar added, describing the privilege of studying with the likes of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. "Their overall influence and wisdom are the biggest advantages I have toward becoming a true force to be reckoned with."

The Winner of WWE Tough Enough Is....

Andy Leavine