Many might not know this, but Tyrus actually had a few tryouts with the NFL. Unfortunately, they didn’t pan out, and later a ruptured appendix shattered any dreams of a career on football’s biggest stage.
After that devastating news, Tyrus began working as a substitute teacher by day and a nightclub bouncer by night.
One evening in the early 2000s, Tyrus was working as a nightclub bouncer when a fight broke out between two unruly patrons. The scuffle quickly escalated, and Tyrus stepped in to diffuse the situation. As he puts it, he ”clunked their little heads together and carried them out like a suitcase” — all while cracking jokes.
This caught the attention of professional wrestler Tommy Dreamer, who couldn’t help but think Tyrus’s natural charisma and physical presence would look great on TV.
And so, in 2006, Tyrus made his pro wrestling debut under the name Brodus Clay, later earning fame as The Funkasaurus. By 2014, he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where most fans came to know him simply as Tyrus.
How did Tyrus end up on Gutfeld! and Fox
Tyrus’s larger-than-life personality didn’t just resonate in the ring—it also caught the attention of TV producers.
It’s actually a pretty funny story. It all started when Tyrus playfully called out host Greg Gutfeld on social media, sparking a lighthearted back-and-forth between the two. Amused by their banter, Gutfeld invited Tyrus to appear on the show, a late-night blend of politics and satire.
Since 2016, Tyrus has been a regular presence on Fox News, appearing on shows like Fox & Friends and The Daily Briefing. Known for being a talkative guy even back in his football days, his outspoken nature proved to be a perfect fit for television.
Tyrus has gained a reputation for speaking his mind without holding back.
But that’s not all — Tyrus has also dabbled in acting. He’s appeared in TV series like The Purge, MacGyver, and Syn, as well as in the horror film No One Lives.Continue reading…
