Warning: the following recap contains spoilers from Wednesday’sThe Challenge: Total Madnessseason premiere.
It took them more than a decade, but one ofThe Challenge’s longest-held rivalries has finally been squashed.
But so much more happened in the premiere in addition to this shocking revelation.
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This old dog has some new tricks up its sleeve.
Let the madness begin!
My favorite kind: Challengers win or lose because of their own performance and not because of anyone else.
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On to the first challenge!
Along the way, they have to solve a puzzle and a math equation.
Meanwhile, TJ is going to be in a literal TANK trying to sabotage players and get them out.
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Degree of physical difficulty:Moderate.
Those barrels look heavy, and the ropes attached are pretty hefty as well.
This takes both strength and endurance.
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Degree of mental difficulty:High.
These dumb dumbs dont know math!
And only a few vets know to practice these kinds of puzzles during their off season.
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The puzzles are going to make or break this challenge for every player.
Potential for drama:High.
The first winners have the potential to set the course of the season.
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Plus well get to see which prospects are the ones to watch out for.
Winner:Rogan for the men, Jenny for the women.
Before the mens heat begins, Nelson warms up by doing push-ups dumb move, bro.
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Dont tire yourself out before the challenge even starts!
Then again, Nelson was never known for his smart thinking.
), Jay (Survivor), and Swaggy C (Big Brother).
And when TJ full-on cackles, an angel gets its wings.
Cory is single handedly going to populate the next generation of MTV stars.
and returning vet Mattie.
Tribunal:The three-person Tribunal is back, baby!
Lets see some people lose their minds!
Ashleys already freaking out that she wont have any wine.
They arent really hurting for much, besides the sun.
Based on the trailers for this season, thats not going to stop this train wreck from happening.
As CT would say: choo choo!
Say hello to “Team You’re All F–ked,” according to Bananas.
This is going to be epic.
Purgatory elimination
Goodbye Proving Ground, and hello Purgatory.
Elimination challenge:Air Strike.
They must do whatever they can to knock their opponent off the bar first.
Best two out of three wins and stays in the game.
Degree of physical difficulty:High.
This requires both strength and stamina.
Asaf is a dancer and strong, and Jays a rock climber, so its pretty evenly matched there.
Degree of mental difficulty:N/A.
This is all physical.
Potential for drama:Low.
Its two newcomers going against each other, so the stakes arent that high.
But theres some drama since Jay and Asaf are close friends already.
Winner:Rock climber Jay totally smokes Asaf in a blowout elimination.
Jays strategy is to conserve energy while Asaf goes for the aggressive push.
And Jays performance is catching Dees eye.
Talk about a total 180 from last season!
We stan a calm-yet-confident newcomer.
The Challenge: Total Madnessairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
