Watch Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch Challenge

  • 2014
  • 5 Seasons

Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch Challenge is an American reality television show which first aired on the CMT Network in 2014. The show is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment and hosted by former WWE wrestler and reality TV personality Steve Austin. The concept behind the show is to test the physical limits and mental endurance of the competitors through a series of grueling challenges that take place on the Broken Skull Ranch in Texas. The show features eight contestants each week, who are all accomplished athletes from various backgrounds.

The competitions are divided into two rounds. In the first round, the contestants compete in a series of four events, with the winner of each event advancing to the second round. The events are designed to test the competitors' strength, agility, endurance, and mental toughness. Some of these events include events like "Hang Tough," "Log Roll," "Trench Warfare," and "Pole Wrestle."

After the first-round events are completed, the four winners advance to the second round, known as "The Skullbuster." This is a final, winner-takes-all obstacle course that is designed to push the limits of even the most seasoned athlete. The obstacle course incorporates various challenges such as mud pits, ropes, walls, and cargo nets that require contestants to use all their skills to complete successfully.

The winner of the Skullbuster challenge is awarded $10,000 and the prestigious title of "Broken Skull Ranch Champion." With each episode being self-contained, the excitement of Broken Skull Ranch Challenge is heightened as viewers are continuously introduced to new contestants each week.

What sets Broken Skull Ranch Challenge apart from other reality shows is the emphasis it places on athleticism and the ability to perform under extreme pressure. The show's host, Steve Austin, is a former professional wrestler known for his tough, no-nonsense attitude, and he brings that same mindset to the show.

Austin takes great pride in designing the challenge courses that the contestants must face, and his tough-as-nails approach to coaching the competitors adds to the show's overall intensity. He's known for motivating and pushing the contestants to their limits, reminding them to "leave it all on the field" and to never give up, no matter how grueling the challenge.

Moreover, the show is filmed in a beautiful natural setting, the Broken Skull Ranch covers over 1,200 acres in the Texas Hill Country, and the footage captures the rugged beauty of the landscape, as the contestants battle it out, fueled by pure adrenaline.

The show has become a fan favorite for its intense and challenging competition; viewers love watching athletes push themselves to the limit while taking part in unique, never-before-seen challenges. The show's format also allows for the unexpected, as each episode's competitors come from different backgrounds and possess varying skill sets, making it impossible to predict who will come out on top.

Throughout the show's eight seasons, it has maintained its unique concept, providing exhilarating challenges that have tested the limits of top competitors from many different fields. As a result, the show has gained a loyal fan base who eagerly anticipates each new season.

In summary, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch Challenge is an action-packed reality show that pushes athletes to their limits. It is a winner-takes-all competition that requires strength, stamina, agility, and mental toughness. Steve Austin, a charismatic and tough-minded host, has created a series of never-before-seen obstacle courses that offer an exciting and thrilling experience for fans of extreme sports. With its beautiful outdoor location and challenging events, fans can watch their favorite contestants leave everything on the course in hopes of being crowned the Broken Skull Ranch Champion.

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Seasons
Co-Ed Showdown
13. Co-Ed Showdown
December 19, 2017
Steve Austin invites back sixteen of his favorite competitors for a special Co-Ed Broken Skull Challenge, where they will take on brand new challenges The Monster and Block Party. The team that defeats the Skullbuster with the best time will take home the biggest prize in Broken Skull Challenge history...$50,000
Second Place Is A Piece of S___!
12. Second Place Is A Piece of S___!
December 12, 2017
Steve Austin welcomes back eight of the toughest runners up to ever compete on the ranch for a second shot at glory. They'll battle it out in The Drain and The Octagon before two of them get a chance at the Skullbuster and $25,000.
Payback Is A B*tch!
11. Payback Is A B*tch!
December 5, 2017
Steve Austin invites back former bracket champions and competitors they took out along the way who are back for revenge. But it won't be easy as they have to fight through Trench Warfare and Chain Gang. Two will go on to run the Skullbuster back-to-back. But only one will walk away with the $25,000 prize.
Never Before
10. Never Before
November 28, 2017
Summary is not available.
Heavy Impact
9. Heavy Impact
November 21, 2017
The big boys take their turn on Steve Austin's ranch to battle it out in Summit, Death Grip and The Peak. It will all come down to the pit, with only one man left standing to take his shot at the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.
Throne Down
8. Throne Down
November 14, 2017
Summary is not available.
Red, White and Boom!
7. Red, White and Boom!
November 7, 2017
Summary is not available.
How Hungry Are You?
6. How Hungry Are You?
October 31, 2017
Summary is not available.
Snooze You Lose
5. Snooze You Lose
October 23, 2017
Eight new badasses descend on Steve Austin's ranch to battle it out in Trench Warfare, Stress Test and Boulder Press. It's going to be a knock down, drag out good time until one is left standing to take on the Skullbuster in hopes of winning $10,000. But will he have what it takes to beat the current champ's time?
Give A Girl A Chance
4. Give A Girl A Chance
October 16, 2017
Steve Austin invites eight tough-as-nails women to the ranch to take on Rip Off 2.0, Hoisted and Tire Change. At the end of the day only one will be left standing. Will she have the tools to take down Steve's Skullbuster and win $10,000, or will the current returning champion retain her crown?
If I Brought It Back, I Made It Harder
3. If I Brought It Back, I Made It Harder
October 9, 2017
Things are heating up on the ranch as Steve Austin brings out eight more elite athletes to go head to head in Rip Off 2.0, Hoisted and Tire Change. When all is said and done, only one man will be left standing to take on Steve's Skullbuster for a chance at $10,000. But he'll have to beat a benchmark time to do it!
The Women Bring It
2. The Women Bring It
October 2, 2017
Steve Austin has his first group of ladies out to the ranch to battle it out. Only one will have what it takes to take on his all new Skullbuster obstacle course for a chance to win $10,000.
Set The Tone
1. Set The Tone
September 26, 2017
Steve kicks off season five with eight badass men looking to be the one to take on the new Skullbuster obstacle course for a chance at $10,000.
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  • Premiere Date
    July 5, 2014