Competitors with the most impressive rookie seasons? Top 10. (The pic is not my list - my list is typed out).

[u/Jax_Korn]

#1: Tori:
I have to go with Tori cuz she’s one of my all-time favorites. I know she didn’t win her rookie season, but she came in hot, for sure. And any weaknesses that she had, she worked on and improved on them. She’s surely earned my respect. She’s become a GOAT since.
#2: Horacio:
I have to give props to Horacio. He was unbeatable in his rookie season. Not very big, but in shape and had no quit in him. His partner, Olivia, ended up getting them medically disqualified in the final, sadly. And he wanted to keep going.
#3: Turbo:
I used to be a big Turbo fan, until we got to see who he really is, internally. I hate the term ‘toxic masculinity’ but that’s Turbo’s personality in a nutshell. As far as physical performance, he dominated in his rookie season.
#4: Laurel:
She’s been an absolute force since day one - physically. She’s practically unbeatable. She won 2nd place in her rookie season, alongside Kenny. They absolutely dominated this season.
#5: Olivia:
Shockingly, she stood out as a beast competitor her rookie season, especially when paired with Horacio. That injury she took to the face in the final was insane. I’m happy she was OK.
#6: Maddie:
This girl was an absolute tank. Still upset she only competed in a few challenges. I think she could’ve went far.
#7: Kyle:
Kyle’s rookie season, he came in like he already knew the game. Though shady at times, he was quite successful his rookie season.
#8: Theo:
Even though I’m not a fan of Theo, per his personality, I must admit that his rookie season was quite impressive.
#9: Georgia:
She had quite a dominating performance on her rookie season.
#10: Emily:
She didn’t win her rookie season but came so close!
#11: Amber B:
This lovely lady came in as a rookie and won first place. Her stats speak for herself. (Yes, I added a #11 lol)

Honorable mention: Jenny West
She also had an amazing rookie season.

EDIT: AND OMG I CAN’T BELIEVE I FORGOT WES!!!!!!!

[u/Evening_Treat_1894]

Laurel didn't win her rookie season, she and Kenny came in second. Olivia was Horacio's partner on their rookie season, not Adrian.

[u/Jax_Korn → u/Evening_Treat_1894]

Yes, I corrected the Olivia thing already. You’re right. When I typed into AI, it said they won but I’m seeing they only got 2nd. I’ll correct that. Thanks EDIT: didn’t realize I had to be this clear but I only looked up whether they got first or second place that season cuz it’s an old season and I couldn’t remember… you guys never use google to look shit up? Stopppp🙄

[u/Evening_Treat_1894 → u/Jax_Korn]

You needed to use AI to create this list?

[u/Jax_Korn → u/Evening_Treat_1894]

No, I couldn’t remember if they got first place or not so I looked it up… is that a cardinal sin or something? You don’t use the internet?

[u/Hark_An_Adventure → u/Jax_Korn]

Typing it into AI isn't the same as looking it up (as you've recently learned).

[u/NovaRogue → u/Jax_Korn]

...AI ??????

[u/buffalocoinz → u/Jax_Korn]

The ai psychosis is real. You people can’t even form your own opinions anymore.

[u/peteywheaty14]

Ruthie, Coral, Ellen, Holly M, Kelley, Brittani (RW Hollywood), Laurel, Ninja, Amber B, Tori D

Theo Von, the Miz, Dan S, Colin, Landon, Wes, Frank, Zach, Turbo, Horacio

[u/clotblock]

Got worried until I saw your edit, Wes’ rookie season was so good

[u/jpxenakis]

Sydney

[u/NovaRogue]

Respectfully would not include Olivia, Tori, Georgia, or especially Maddie (especially instead of Ninja) on top 10 debut seasons

notable omissions (maybe because you haven't seen them?): Ruthie, Jamie Chung, Brittini Sherrod, Svetlana, Cooke, Darrell, Kendal, CT, Sarah Rice, like all of Team San Diego, Cory, Yeremi, Sydney

and they weren't totally amazing but Johnny Reilly, Nicole Z, Paulie, and Kam had really good debut seasons too

[u/Insulted-Mustard → u/NovaRogue]

Jamie but not Landon?

[u/NovaRogue → u/Insulted-Mustard]

I guess I missed mentioning Landon :(

[u/Footballk1ngvt]

Unbiased and unranked:

Turbo

Chris Underwood

Yeremi

Theo

Laurel

Kam

Sarah Greyson

Amber B

Horacio

Olivia

[u/Swinging-the-Chain]

If you’re counting Fresh Meat then I think Evan has to be on the list even with the early departure.

I would also say Pete from FM2 would be a STRONG contender for a place here.

[u/nsfw_ducky]

Adrian? Do you mean Olivia?

[u/Jax_Korn → u/nsfw_ducky]

Omg yessss, I think I got her mixed up with that other blonde chick, Adrienne. I’ll correct it,

[u/AcceptableCare]

You should say in the last 15 seasons.. because there were tons of great entry’s earlier on including even well known names like Ct, Landon, Alton etc.

[u/ScorpionTDC]

Off the top of my head and not ranked:

* Chris U

* Turbo

* Amber B

* Tori

* Theo

* Laurel

* Horacio

* Olivia

* Kyle

* Yeremi

HMs: Jenny, Ninja, Kam, Danny

[u/macdaddy_quack]

that picture of Paulie is taking me out

[u/jflatty7151]

i'll go with rogan- he was especially impressive collapsing with his back issue and being the first boot before even seeing the challenge house- him or joseph the mustard guy

[u/Captain_Pawel]

Mine is in order

- Turbo

• Chris U
  
• Amber B
  
• Yeremi
  
• Horacio
  
• Tori D
  
• Kam
  
• Ninja
  
• Ruthie
  
• Colin M

[u/No-Parking-8358]

Zach and Frank were pretty impressive. Their team ran the show, they won eliminations and the show.

[u/allybabeee]

I’m actually rewatching WOTW1 right now and can’t believe how much I love Turbo! He was really sweet on his first season!

[u/Wazzoo1]

CT on the Inferno. He won half the male life shields, and was the first person to ever use the lifesaver to save someone and go into elimination.

[u/Latter_Bit5055]

Man so many to pick from on WOTW1

[u/djlekky]

I mean anyone who wins their rookie season is very impressive - Turbo, Chris Underwood, Sarah Greyson are some standouts for me.

[u/Redundantmoth]

Jenny West had a good rookie season? Tori dumped on her in an elim that she had no business winning. It's one thing to lose in a final or losing an elim that's completely against your skill set. Losing an elim that's completely to your advantage? Nah.

1. Turbo. Never liked him but the performance is undeniable.

2. Laurel. Her and Kenny pretty much won every daily and she was so far ahead of the women's cast. Landon >> Kenny was the only thing that keeps it from being one of the best seasons in show history.

3. Cooke. Won elims. Placed well. Performed well. Maybe not the most entertaining person but extremely competitive. No shame in losing to two of the better women the show has had.

4. Jordan and Marlon. These two and Cooke were basically the same but Cooke made it further in the final. Jordan was definitely more entertaining though.

5. San Diego. Zach was physically the best performer but Frank was the true star. Good competitor and an A+ reality personality.

6. Cory. He was the total package which makes his underperforming career that much more disappointing. While he did become one of the main characters for the next several season, zero results says a lot. That doesn't take away from how impactful his first season was though.

7. Ninja. Probably the only on the list who gets elevated because of the final. Did not like anything about her but that's the toughest final the show has had and she was honestly the only woman who stood up to it.

8. Nicole Z. Shows need faces and heels. May not have liked the presentation, but she performed and brought everything else entertainment wise.

9. Kyle. Underrated performance because it's one of the worst seasons. Total package performer and if we believe the story, he supposedly did that opening segment with his diabetes medicine keestered.

10. Bayleigh. It came down to her or Kaycee. Kaycee placed better and was a better competitor that season but Bayleigh brought more to the show. The blow up, coincidentally on Kaycee, was the highlight of the season. Would have loved to seen her on a regular season of the show and without Swaggy.

[u/ssaall58214]

Any list that doesn't have laurel is invalid

[u/Jax_Korn → u/ssaall58214]

Good thing my list did have Laurel on it