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CM Punk, Lolo Jones, Shawne Merriman Among Participants on MTV's New Challenge

MTV have announced the roster for the top athletes competing on the show The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros and the team includes several big names, including UFC star CM Punk, hurdler-turned-bobsledder Lolo Jones and former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman.

The three are part of a team that will take on 10 top contestants from The Challenge in a special six-week event, starting on Tuesday, May 16, per Jordana Ossad of MTV's official website.

NFL free-agent wide receiver Victor Cruz will also take part as the show's host.