“They said I’d never make it.” For years, those words echoed in the background of Tyrus’s life—first as a professional wrestler struggling to escape the shadows, and now as a breakout star on Fox News. What began as a career filled with rebranding, setbacks, and sidelining in the WWE has become a story of reinvention and self-discovery—one where the overlooked became the headline.

Today, Tyrus—born George Murdoch—isn’t just known for his size or his time in the ring. He’s known for his voice. That voice, once buried behind gimmicks and undercards, has now become his greatest asset, drawing millions of viewers weekly and catapulting him into the heart of America’s cultural conversation.

The WWE Years: Repackaged and Forgotten

Before Tyrus became a political commentator and television personality, he was just another wrestler trying to find his footing in the behemoth that is WWE. Under various personas—most famously “Brodus Clay,” the dancing enforcer turned comedic sideshow—he rarely got the chance to show more than brute force or comic relief. As stars like Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins ascended the main event, Tyrus was frequently relegated to the background.

“They gave me new names, new gimmicks—everything except a real opportunity,” Tyrus reflects. “I was the big guy. The heavy. But never the headliner.”

Despite his physical presence and commitment to the craft, his WWE run never quite gelled with the broader creative direction of the company. Management didn’t see him as main-event material, and his characters—while entertaining—never reached the cultural heights of his peers. For Tyrus, every ring appearance was a reminder that he was good—but not good enough.

But beyond the ropes, a different skill was brewing, one he hadn’t been given the chance to explore. It wasn’t his strength that would ultimately define him—it was his voice.

Finding His Voice: The Fox News Breakthrough

After leaving wrestling, Tyrus began what many assumed would be a quiet fade into post-WWE anonymity. Instead, he discovered a second life on a different kind of stage—cable news. His deep, distinctive tone and commanding presence caught the attention of producers at Fox News, and before long, Tyrus was a regular face on screen.

What WWE missed, Fox News magnified: Tyrus’s natural charisma, his measured delivery, and his ability to cut through the noise with blunt, straightforward commentary. Where once he was scripted and sidelined, he now had freedom to speak—and people listened.

“It wasn’t about throwing punches anymore,” Tyrus says. “It was about making people think—and maybe laugh while doing it.”

He quickly became a mainstay on Gutfeld!, the late-night Fox News show that blends political commentary with offbeat humor. His insights—always unfiltered, often contrarian—resonated with a viewership looking for fresh voices and authenticity.

The Dynamic With Kat Timpf: Humor Meets Gravitas

Much of Tyrus’s success on Fox can be traced to his on-screen chemistry with co-host Kat Timpf. The two offer a sharp contrast: Timpf, a quick-witted libertarian with biting sarcasm; Tyrus, the calm, grounded counterpart with dry humor and no-nonsense perspective. Together, they’ve become one of the most unexpectedly compelling duos on cable television.

“The dynamic with Kat is just real,” Tyrus says. “We don’t script it. We don’t plan it. We just have real conversations.”

Their interplay—equal parts banter and brainpower—has helped redefine what political commentary can look like on prime-time TV. It’s not about yelling or outrage. It’s about chemistry, conversation, and knowing when to be serious—and when not to be.

Viewers have taken note. Ratings for their segments remain strong, and online clips often rack up millions of views. Tyrus, once told he wasn’t compelling enough to headline a wrestling show, now anchors some of the most-watched moments on the Fox News lineup.

Overcoming the Past: From Afterthought to Main Event

What makes Tyrus’s rise so remarkable is that it comes not in spite of his past—but because of it. The rejection he faced in WWE, the countless times he was passed over or overlooked, helped shape the resilience that fuels his current success.

“When you spend years hearing no, you learn to say yes to yourself,” he says. “Fox gave me a mic. But I had to find the courage to use it.”

And use it he has. Today, Tyrus is more than a media figure. He’s a symbol of second chances—a reminder that success doesn’t always follow a straight line, and sometimes your greatest strength is the one nobody saw coming.

The Legacy He’s Building

Beyond the cameras, Tyrus has authored books, delivered speeches, and carved out a platform that extends well beyond political commentary. He represents a brand of straight-talking authenticity that resonates with an audience tired of pretense.

For fans who remember him as the towering figure in the ring, his transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. For those meeting him now as a commentator and media personality, his past is a surprising prologue to a story that’s still being written.

Tyrus didn’t become a world champion in wrestling—but he became something arguably more powerful: a voice that people remember, respect, and return to night after night.

“They said I’d never make it,” he repeats, with that trademark calm. “And now? I’m just getting started.”