Monday, June 20, 2011

What We Have All Been Waiting For

It is time. Starting Wednesday, MTV resumes the worlds greatest sporting/entertainment spectacle this side of 90s WWF with The Challenge: Rivals. In the 21st Challenge, the cast heads to Costa Rica AND Argentina to participate in a groudbreaking season. Thankfully T.J. Lavin is healed and ready to run the show as MTV teams "bitter enemies" together in hopes to take the drama to new dizzing heights as the kids, and 30-somethings, battle for $300,000.

There will be 14-same gender (well kinda) teams taking on the missions. Following the missions, the the losing team and a voted-in team will enter an elimination that will take place in "The Jungle."

What I want to do now is rank the 14 teams in the order in which I feel they have a chance of taking home the cash.

1. Wes and Kenny - Their dislike for each other stems from the love triangle that surrounded now-commercial actress Johanna. It is t is no secret that these two don't really regard the other very highly, but they have done multiple shows and promotions together, and because of their past successes on this show, have to put them as the favorite.

2. CT and Adam - Any time CT is on the show you know is television gold. We remember the last time he was on the show and transformered Johnny Bananas as a guest star. However, the last time he was an actual cast member, after he got finished fooling around with Shauvon on the roof, that in itself is awesome, he got booted for punching his Paris roommate Adam. I bet CT forgets he had beef with Adam, he doesn't seem like he is smart enough to remember 3 years ago, but I doubt Adam forgets. With all that said, CT is a beast, and Adam is extremely athletic despite his lack of size. As long as CT remains on the show, it will be tough to beat this combo.

3. Evan and Nehemiah - These two really haven't had any issues in the past. I guess there was Evan being called out by Nehemiah in The Duel II, but other than that there shouldn't be a problem with comraderie. As long as Beth isn't in Costa Rica, then I guess Nehemiah will be focused enough to compete.

4. Johnny and Tyler - These two former roommates in Key West don't get along. It all started when Tyler called out Johnny for the first ever Duel. They bash each other in confessionals but generally ignore each other on camera. Both have won previous challenges, and Tyler is a strong competitor, but Johnny has been known to be softer than Chris Bosh in a big game situation.

5. Brandon and Ty - Brandon had a tough go on the last challenge with his team sacrificing him week after week. He soon became a favorite of T.J. which is always a good thing, because as we know T.J. loves competitors. His partner, no so much. Ty, who looks athletic and talks a good game, basically quit during his stint on Cutthroat. We will see how these two get along, but they are dark horses.

6. Adam R. and Leroy - Roy Lee could be a force, but obviously, this being his first challenge he is very unproven. But as he proved in Vegas he won't sit around and let foolishness in the house get in his way. His teammate Adam just seems like a punk kid. He doesn't seem to be athletic which is a necessity in these challenges. He will fit in in terms of drinking and may give some of the vets a run for their money in getting the drunkest, but I see him walking in like he owns the place and rubbing past challengers the wrong way. I see CT shutting him up early.

7. Evelyn and Paula - Our first female team. We know that Evelyn is a tough competitor, but like the Sedin's tends to fade when it means the most. I.e. blaming Luke during her last challenge. Paula seems to always be in contention, but that probably has to do with her alliances with the alpha dogs. However she seems to have done better in the most recent seasons.

8. Davis and Tyree - Tyree is the biggest player on the show, but as we know from recent seasons, biggest isn't always best. The show, and especially the finale had incorporated a lot of cardio, maybe not Ty's strong point. Davis called him the "N" word on their Denver season, so we will see if that still is an issue.

9. Laurel and Cara Maria - As we saw on Cutthroat, Laurel didn't think much of Cara Maria's competitive nature, but in the end it was Laurel, not Cara Maria who couldn't finish the finale. Both are athletic, but as we know with girls they change allegiences everyday. So one day these two will get along, but at the first sight of failure, the animosity will grow.

10.Camila and Theresa - On Cutthroat Theresa accused Camila of stealing Ty's sweatpants and Jenn's hat. Maybe she did, maybe she didn't, who cares. Much like Brandon, Camila was abused by her teammates, and that might have just made her a tougher competitor. I'm still not sold on Theresa, who in her mind, thinks shes a superstar. We'll see if this duo can steal a few wins.

11. Aneesa and Robin - The all AARP team. If they don't break their hips this season I will be surprised.

12. Jenn and Mandi - The team most likely to hookup with each other.

13. Katelynn and Sarah - I can't believe they let Katelynn on the show. Did they see her last time she was on. Ask Brandon I'm sure he remembers. Sarah will be jealous of Laurel, who could be candidates for this season's inter-team lesbian hookup.

14. Jasmine and Jonna - Who?

I can't wait, it is going to be an awesome show.


Let's look at some athletes who could be candidates for this show.

Shaq and Kobe




Matt Cooke and Marc Savard




Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent




Pedro Martinez and Don Zimmer




Kyle Busch and Richard Childress




Zo's leg and Jeff Van Gundy




Tiger and Phil




TO and Donovan McNabb




Tim Thomas and anyone in front of him in the buffet line




Tony Parker and Brent Barry


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