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Cory Wharton was a contestant from Real World: Ex-Plosion. He was a finalist on Battle of the Bloodlines and Invasion of the Champions. He also competed on Rivals III, XXX: Dirty 30, Champs vs. Stars (2017), Vendettas, and Final Reckoning.

Biography

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Bloodlines

Following his crazy season on Real World: Explosion, Cory brings his cousin, Mitch, to The Challenge for a shot at the title. This Bloodline duo combines brains and brawn to create an imposing force in the Challenge house. Looking to his older cousin to lead them to victory, Mitch gushes, "I always looked up to Cory. He's definitely been a role model for me in a lot of ways. So I'm really glad that he's here and he's got my best interest at heart." However, when Cory and Mitch start mixing business and pleasure with ladies on another team, it threatens to land them both in dangerous territory. Cory attempts to use his new love connection with a volatile vet for political leverage, but Mitch worries Cory might end up pissing the wrong people off.

Rivals III

Cory was the pivotal vote in a decision to kick Ashley out of the Real World: Explosion house and now, they're partners! Cory has no reason to believe that her state of mind has improved, "Ashley looks like she's in great shape, but mentally is Ashley ready to handle this Challenge? All Hell is gonna break lose." Ashley admits, "I was not in a very good place but kind of turned over a new leaf since then. Am I crazy? Probably, yeah. I think we're all crazy!" Ashley has no intention of getting sent home early, and a steamy hookup with a brawny Challenge vet shows everybody that she has nothing to hide! As for smooth-talking Cory, he sets his eyes on a doe-eyed rookie of his own. Will these ex-roommates be able to balance their romances for long enough to walk away victorious? Or will their fiery personalities combust like the last time they worked together?

Invasion of the Champions

Back for his third Challenge, Cory is ready to prove that being a physical trainer in Santa Monica, CA has paid off in more ways than one. Usually, Cory finds one lady to cuddle up with each season, and this time around, he'll ignite two hot new flames. However, Cory is adamant that he will not let his raging libido affect his performance, "This is the most important Challenge to me. I didn't come here for a girl. I came here to prove to myself I can get this win." Between plotting his Challenge revenge and flirting with the foxy females, Cory will discover that the path to the Final may not be smooth sailing. Will Cory be able to thwart his thirst for the beautiful babes? Or will he face yet another brutal upset?

XXX: Dirty 30

The Battle of the Bloodlines and Invasion of the Champions finalist is often pegged as The Challenge's resident ladies' man. However, behind his twinkling eyes lies a tactical mind, very capable of deceit and trickery. An example: During Rivals III, Cory was willing to betray his friendships that existed outside of the game in order to get ahead. He became notorious for pledging his allegiance to a number of opposing teams -- so is this trend going to continue on Dirty 30?

Champs vs. Stars (2017)

As the resident challenge "ladies man," Cory Wharton knows how to use his flirtatious nature and charisma to his advantage. Although very charming, this rising star is still capable of deceit and trickery, often making multiple alliances to save himself. Of his mere four seasons on The Challenge, Wharton made his mark by making it to the finals – twice. As a rookie on Champs vs. Stars, Cory is ready to prove that he's on par with the Champs while taking out those Stars on the side.

Vendettas

The two-time finalist launched a questionable strategy that involved declaring a hit list against the vets at the beginning of Dirty 30. As a result, Cory created a vendetta with the most notorious vet in the house, Johnny Bananas. With the two both returning to face each other this season, who will fall first?

Final Reckoning

On The Challenge: Dirty 30, Devin flew all the way out to Colombia, only to have Cory send him to the Redemption House after the very first challenge. These two have always disliked each other and never attempted to hide it, so finding some way to work through the animosity will take a miracle.

Battle of the Bloodlines

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partners Result
1 Water Battle SAFE
2 Family Dinner SAFE
3/4 Meet Me Halfway Red Team WIN
4/5 Air to the Throne WIN
6 Family Connection WIN
7 Hand Me Down WIN
8 Too Clingy WIN
9 Air Pockets WIN
10 Weight For Me WIN
11 Truck Crossing WIN
12/13 Final Challenge SECOND

Money Won: $37,500

Rivals III

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1/2 Give Me Some Slack SAFE
3 Dirty Laundry SAFE
4/5 Out on a Limb WIN
6 Laps of Judgement SAFE
7 Road to Nowhere SAFE
8/9 Up All Night SAFE
10/11 Take It to the Grave OUT

Elimination History

Episode Jungle Partner Opponents Result
10/11 Spun Out OUT

Invasion of the Champions

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partners Result
1/2 The Over Under N/A SAFE
3 Shell Shocked Jenna FORTRESS
4 Caged and Confused N/A SAFE
5/6 Knockout Underdogs SAFE
7 Roll with the Punches SAFE
8 Curry Up SAFE
9/10 Fallout SAFE
10 Crossover SAFE
11/12 X-It FORTRESS
12/13 Caved In SAFE
14/15 Final Challenge Nicole THIRD
Camila
Ashley M.

Money Won: $26,250

Elimination History

Episode Fortress Opponents Result
3 Who's Got Balls WIN
11/12 Inside Out WIN

XXX: Dirty 30

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partners Result
1 The Purge N/A SAFE
Pink Team SAFE
N/A WIN
2/3 Cool Under Fire PRESIDIO
3/4 Battle Royale Green Team WIN
6/7 Pirates' Treasure Britni SAFE
7/8 Ups and Downs Green Team OUT

Elimination History

Episode Presidio Opponent Result
3 Balls to the Wall WIN
7/8 Deadweight OUT

Redemption History

Episode Challenge Opponent Result
10 Green with Envy OUT

Champs vs. Stars (2017)

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Tow Truck Champs OUT

Elimination History

Episode Arena Opponent Result
1 Target Practice OUT

Vendettas

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partners Result
1 Get Off the Rock N/A SAFE
2/3 Who’s Got Balls? OUT

Elimination History

Episode Ring Opponent Result
3 Balls of Fire OUT

Final Reckoning

Challenge History

Episode Challenge Partner Result
13 N/A DevinFRIcon
Devin
ARMAGEDDON
14/15 What Goes Up Must Come Down SAFE
16 N/A DQ

Notes:

  • Cory & Devin entered the game after winning the Armageddon as Mercenaries.
  • Prior to the "Hit List" challenge, Cory was disqualified from the competition after physically attacking Tony.

Elimination History

Episode Armageddon Partner Opponents Result
13 Shake It Off DevinFRIcon
Devin
AmandaFRIcon ZachFRIcon
Amanda & Zach
WIN
DaVonneFRIcon JozeaFRIcon
Da'Vonne & Jozea
WIN

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