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After some actual credits featuring all of the participants, and a theme song of sorts, we see what happened previously: the WWF announced that they would be taking thirteen contestants. Harvard Chris had been trained by Killer Kowalski, and promised Tazz that he could be "deprogrammed." Stephanie McMahon promised the contestants that their bodies would be "bruised and beaten." The thirteen contestants were chosen. One of them -- Tom -- dropped out, so Greg took his place in the house. The contestants entered the house and learned all the rules.
Harvard Chris loves the house, but there aren't many opportunities for privacy. Gee, do you think that's by design? Taylor tells someone on the phone that they start training tomorrow. Jason is psyched to start training. Bobbie Jo thinks that she will be in good shape from all the training. I hate her. Bobbie Jo reminds us that Harvard Chris has already had some wrestling training. Harvard Chris and Nidia practice some wrestling moves. No, they really do. In an interview, Harvard Chris tells us that he is the only one in the house who is "mentally and physically prepared," and says that he finds himself giving advice to people. Wow, that could get annoying.
Darryl feels that the contract is his to lose. Well, I guess confidence is good. Darryl tells the group that he's been coughing for the past few days, and that he thinks he caught a cold from a baby on the plane. Nidia, Bobbie Jo, Victoria, Harvard Chris, and Greg hang out in the hot tub. Nidia shows off her biceps, as does Bobbie Jo. Greg flexes, too, and one of the girls comments that his arms look like hers.
Maven tells someone on the phone that everyone is really nice. In an interview, Maven says that when it comes to the competition, he's "been through a lot of life, and it's going to be hard to break [him]."
The morning, people wake up, shower, and eat breakfast. Darryl lies on the couch and says that he's really sick. Someone jokes that he doesn't think the trainers will mind if he takes a sick day. Darryl says he has to work through it.
Big shows up and explains that today they will be doing ring training and then a weight workout. In an interview, Victoria says that she's not afraid to try anything in training. Taylor thinks that Victoria's stunt training will come in handy. While driving to the training facility, Victoria tells everyone that her favorite stunt was going through a window, and that "being on fire was fun." One of the guys jokes that every time he's been on fire has been fun, and Harvard Chris adds, "a hoot!" In an interview, Victoria says that she thinks she can be a wrestler, and that she wants to have fun.
The group arrives at what looks like an abandoned warehouse, but is actually Trax, the WWF training facility. Al Snow, Tori, and Jacqueline greet them. Al Snow explains that their training will be tougher than they can imagine. In an interview, Nidia says that she feels like she already knows the WWF superstars from watching them on television. Al Snow explains that they will learn things that won't make sense for weeks. Tori introduces herself and reminds them of the importance of being aware of their opponents' bodies. Jacqueline insists that they all call her "Miss Jacquie," and promises that there will be days when they hate her, but that she doesn't care.
The group lines up to do some calisthenics and stretching. Jacqueline gets down on the floor to get in someone's face. Al Snow informs them that they will be doing these exercises daily, and that if it gets too easy, he'll make it tougher. He's such a bad-ass. Now it's time for them to learn to fall flat. Al promises them that it will hurt a lot, and then demonstrates the proper way to fall. Jason reaches out and surreptitiously feels the mat in the ring, to see how padded it is. In an interview, Darryl reminds us again about Harvard Chris and his prior training. Darryl feels that he needs to "take some strides" and "catch up to that guy." Harvard Chris falls perfectly. Darryl -- not so much. The other contestants try it out, with varying degrees of success. Regardless of whether they do it properly or not, it looks like it would rattle your brain around in your skull. And they have to do it over and over again. Victoria hits her head when she falls because she does more of a backbend than a fall. She tries again, and continues to hit her head. Al Snow reminds her to tuck her chin, and asks whether she needs a crash helmet. In an interview, Victoria says that she kept smashing her head, no matter how hard she tried to prevent it, and got really frustrated. Al Snow promises her that she'll get it tomorrow, and then adds, "That, or you'll be a vegetable." Heh.
Ring training completed for the day, the group now heads to the WWF Fitness Center in the WWF headquarters building. As they gather amongst the weight machines, Big explains that they will be doing an aerobic conditioning and strength training program that he has devised. Big knows that some of them have their own training programs, and they are free to continue them, but they will have to do his program first. Jason doesn't look happy to hear that. In an interview, Jason says that he wishes he could fix up the program. Yes, because he definitely knows more about the types of strength and conditioning needed for professional wrestling than the people who've been doing it for twenty years. What a tool. Big reminds them that it's work, not playtime, and Darryl rolls his eyes. Big reminds them that this is a competition.