Tyrus Says His WWE Gimmick Was A Punishment, FOX News Job, Winning The NWA Television Championship



Tyrus (@tyrussmash) is a professional wrestler, cable news personality and bestselling author. He is known for his time in WWE as Brodus Clay and he is the current NWA Television Champion. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his new book called “Just Tyrus: A Memoir”, being a co-host on The Greg Gutfeld Show on FOX News Channel, why he says his WWE character The Funkasaurus was a punishment from Vince McMahon, how John Cena gave him his special moment at WrestleMania 28, what winning the NWA Television Championship means to him and much more!

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40 thoughts on “Tyrus Says His WWE Gimmick Was A Punishment, FOX News Job, Winning The NWA Television Championship”

  1. I like these kind of interviews being way more common nowadays. Never a fan of his gimmicks, but now im a fan of the man, hes a straight up decent dude, keeps it real, and holds himself accountable.

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  2. I was kinda ready to be iffy on Tyrus and his business on Fox, but he's really speaking the truth. People shouldn't be governed by people who can be their great-great-grandparents. We don't need career politicians, because they look out for number one and number one only. Otherwise, a fantastic interview.

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  3. By far the best interview you've ever done, I watch Tyrus in everything he does, mr CVV you are forever cool in my books now very brave of you to let him talk freely and openly it is truly amazing to hear common sense spoken in word, it feels so refreshing

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  4. Speaking as a black man who has been pulled over numerous times by police for just simply being black is what's wrong with policing today. Tyrus (formerly Brodus Clay) is speaking of his life experiences with the police. Unless you are black you will never know what those experiences are like. Every black person that I know can tell you millions of stories of being pulled over for no other reason. I know Chris Van Vliet is interviewing Tyrus (formerly Brodus Clay) about his life experiences since his wrestling days but his experiences are just that his and not ours. Ask any member of The New Day about their experiences with the police or Bobby Lashley and they will present to you a different story. So while people are on here commending him working at a place that aligns with his views just make sure you have that same energy when he interviews BIG E or Xavier Woods and they tell their stories about being black or pulled over. CARRY THE HELL ON!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Speaking as a black man who has been pulled over numerous times by police for just simply being black is what's wrong with policing today. Tyrus (formerly Brodus Clay) is speaking of his life experiences with the police. Unless you are black you will never know what those experiences are like. Every black person that I know can tell you millions of stories of being pulled over for no other reason. I know Chris Van Vliet is interviewing Tyrus (formerly Brodus Clay) about his life experiences since his wrestling days but his experiences are just that his and not ours. Ask any member of The New Day about their experiences with the police or Bobby Lashley and they will present to you a different story. So while people are on here commending him working at a place that aligns with his views just make sure you have that same energy when he interviews BIG E or Xavier Woods and they tell their stories about being black or pulled over. CARRY THE HELL ON!!!!!!!!!

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  6. What would have made it greater and could have put him right back on track would have been to have another heel do something that appears to upset or somehow hurt a fan and wannabe Funkadactyl and then the monster he was preparing to be could come out and get over in a big way.

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  7. Great interview! CVV has some balls to let Tyrus speak open and honestly. I know it was probably hard to have someone from a different POV then your own get that much opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences while going against the interwebs angry mobs, but kudos to you for doing just that.

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  8. We buy the book Tyrus because we LOVE you 😍 ! Also, when we get into the book (!) it is extraordinary! You have enlightened me so much. How you and you alone changed the state you were in and became determined that you were gonna pull yourself up by your boot straps and continued on no matter what life through you and to make an over used cliché, made lemon add our of all the lemons thrown your way! And even drank it down without sugar! 😖. What a story of victory out of what would have normally ended up in defeat! So admirable Tyrus. What is more admirable is that you are truly humble and meek. I told my husband the other day that I loved you so much and that was not a fake bone in your big ole body!!! 😜 Thank you Tyrus for the great example you are to many young boys, you will never know. Much Love to 💕 love you from another old senior white lady! 🧑🏼‍🦳. Keep up the great work you are doing for the good of the people.

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  9. the reason to divide the people is simple. in the last days. there shall be four types of people. Holy, unholy, righteous, unrighteous. these are the true divisions. not of color of skin.

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  10. I would have never known about Mr. Tyrus until he went on Fox, Gutfeld show he was funny, insightful and “BRILLIANT!” Thanks for taking a chance on Fox, and becoming a voice for the few us, who my not be as sophisticated but, us “roughnecks” Conservative!!! God Bless You and Your Family Mr. Tryus…

    Question I haven’t heard or seen this on any YouTube, I just found out about this after a month?!? Oh, forgot YouTube big brother in effect!!!

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  11. ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! ! ! ! ! TYRUS ! ! !

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  12. Tyrus, I’m an older woman too (70) and I LOVE YOU. I get excited when I see you of the Gutfeld show and then a little let down when you’re not there. I’ve really enjoyed watching this interview and hearing your whole story. I’m going to get your book. Thanks for being you and sharing your story and your honest comments on the various topics covered on Gutfeld’s show and also on other shows (The Five, etc.). You’re an amazing young man. Keep up the great work.

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  13. Awesome Interview, always have loved Tyrus. I would vote for Tyrus but I cannot being Canadian. Tyrus is very articulate and intelligent.I can see why Gutfeld wanted him on his show.

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  14. He is right that we can have differences even in our own beliefs. I am a staunch Calvinist and Constitutional Conservative who is into Conservation and have always been a Xenophile. But they tell me I hate other races and the environment. Granted, it isn't the conservatives putting me in a box it is universally the progressives.

    Dude, I would vote for Tyrus just on the grounds of term limits. 🤣 I am pretty sure I am not the only one with that sentiment.

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  15. In the history book entries for Tyrus' bio — Three strong career achievements as wrestler, commentator and author. He seems to be an expert at finding the true silver lining in that one must adapt and learn in order to win the day. I enjoyed his antics on the WWE stage and often agree with his insights on Fox's "Gutfeld!" show. I admire his success with the NWA and his book's reception appears to resonate with many folk, today. Congratulations on your success, Tyrus.

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