Ep 8. Stars and Scraps

In this episode of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge, titled "Stars and Scraps," eight contestants from across the country with varying athletic backgrounds come together for a chance to win $10,000 and the ultimate bragging rights of conquering the Skullbuster.

The episode starts with the contestants being introduced to Steve Austin himself, who gives them a pep talk and sets the tone of the competition. The first challenge "Conveyor" sees the contestants going head to head on a moving treadmill-like platform while dodging giant yoga balls being thrown at them from the sidelines. The last two contestants standing face off in a sudden death round, with the winner advancing to the next challenge.

The second challenge "Pile Up" is a test of strength, speed and endurance. The contestants must carry a weighted sandbag across a maze of obstacles while being hit by dodgeballs. In the final round, the two contestants with the fastest times go head to head in a tug-of-war style match to determine who moves on.

Next up is "Hammer Down," a hammer toss challenge that involves throwing a heavy six-pound hammer over a barricade. The contestants must first successfully throw the hammer three times at 15 feet, then 20 feet, and finally at 25 feet. The last contestant with a successful throw at each height moves on to the next round.

The fourth challenge, "Momentum," is a test of agility and speed. The contestants must jump, crawl, and climb across a series of obstacles with the fastest finisher moving on to the next round. In the final round, the top two contestants must navigate a seesaw-like contraption to retrieve a flag from the top while being pummeled with water balloons.

The final challenge of the day is the legendary "Skullbuster." The remaining two contestants go head to head in an intense obstacle course that includes crawling through a tunnel, climbing a rope, balancing on a teeter-totter, flipping a massive tire, and dragging a weighted sled. The first contestant to successfully cross the finish line and hit the skull with the sledgehammer wins the $10,000 prize money.

Throughout the episode, Steve Austin provides colorful commentary and words of encouragement to the contestants as they push through each challenge. The tension and excitement build as each round gets more difficult, and the contestants' sheer determination and athleticism are on full display.

Overall, "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge" season 3 episode 8 "Stars and Scraps" is a thrilling competition that showcases the grit, strength, and endurance of its contestants. With high stakes and intense challenges, viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the contestants battle it out for the ultimate prize.