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By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

"WWE Tough Enough" contestant A.J. Kirsch says he's hopeful to eventually make it to the main WWE roster despite being cut on last week's show.

A.J. said on the Monday Night Mayhem radio show this week that he's currently training for a potential WWE developmental opportunity, which he hopes will materialize after his memorable promo on last week's episode.

"I was lucky enough to go out on a positive note. I won the skills competition with my promo. Last week was the first time I saw the episode, so to see the trainers talking about it, that was the first time I saw them talking about it. To see that put a huge smile on my face, even though I knew what was coming. I feel like I made an impact with that promo, and I don't think I could have gone out on a higher note," A.J. said during the MNM interview.

A.J. said he has "tunnel vision" on making it to WWE and he isn't considering any other options, such as Ring of Honor, or higher-profile independent promotions.

"Until I know for sure that's not happening (being signed by WWE), I have no reason to even think about any other options," A.J. said.

A.J. said he's confident he can make the main roster by also looking at former Tough Enough contestants who did not win, but made it to the main roster, such as The Miz. He said he's hopeful the strength of his final promo will give him a "second look," which the contestants should be finding out about once the season concludes next week.

As for the remaining contestants, A.J. picked Luke to win, but said he would have chosen Jeremiah. This was recorded prior to Monday's Tough Enough episode airing, where Jeremiah was eliminated.

"I think with several months down at Florida, he could be great. He's too green," A.J. said about Jeremiah.

About Luke, A.J. said, "I think Luke is going to win. He's got the most experience. I think he's got a good look, he's in great shape, and most importantly, the fans already hate him. He already has that relationship with the fans, which is something some guys struggle for months, if not years to earn. He's already got it. I think when it's all said and done, Luke is going to win."

As for his involvement in Christina's injury that ultimately led to her elimination from the show, A.J. said he takes some responsibility for the injury, but he doesn't see it as all his fault, which is how the producers and Bill DeMott painted it on the show.

"I think that's a little unfair to say that I caused the injury that she suffered," A.J. said. "I'll admit I was out of position, I was a little bit closer to the turnbuckle than I should have been when she came off the top, which compromised the amount of room she had and put her her in more of a precarious position than she had to be. I completely take responsibility for that part of my involvement, but when something happens in the ring, it's never just one person's fault. Both of us shared equal portions of blame when it came to her injury."

Link: A.J.'s complete interview is available at MondayNightMayhem.com. A.J.'s interview picks up at the 48:00 mark.

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