Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Eliminated "Tough Enough" contestant Mada has enlisted the services of a well known wrestler to start showing him the ropes -- one with a good track record for WWE success.

Mada began training Monday under the tutelage of Brian Kendrick at the Santino Bros. wrestling school in Los Angeles ... the same place he recently transformed Eva Marie into a watchable wrestler.

Unclear if Mada was sent by WWE to see how serious he'll take training -- but his former cast-mate Darie Berenato is also attending classes at the school.

If you look closely, you'll spot another fan favorite in the back of the pic.