[SHOCKING WWE REJECTION TO FOX NEWS REDEMPTION: How Tyrus Went from a Joke in Bright Tracksuits to a Voice Millions Trust—The Untold Story of Betrayal, Breakthrough, and the Woman Who Helped Him Rise]

From Sideshow to Spotlight: How Tyrus Defied WWE, Silenced Critics, and Found His True Calling Through Fox News and Kat Timpf

George “Tyrus” Murdoch’s story is one of the most surprising reinventions in modern entertainment. Once mocked as “The Funkasaurus” in WWE—a towering, dancing gimmick that stripped him of credibility—Tyrus seemed destined for mid-card irrelevance. Despite his imposing size and early promise as a menacing enforcer, WWE’s chaotic creative direction, constant rebranding, and rising factions like The Shield left him sidelined. Critics inside the company claimed he lacked charisma and mic skills, writing him off as a one-note performer in a business that demands versatility.
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When WWE finally released him, many assumed that was the end of his career. A brief run in TNA wrestling did little to change the narrative, as Tyrus once again found himself stuck in another giant-bodyguard role, without the creative backing or storyline depth to elevate him.

But in 2021, something shifted. Tyrus reemerged in the NWA, where he was no longer comic relief or a silent muscle. Here, he found both power and purpose, culminating in a championship run that reminded fans he was far more than WWE had allowed him to be.

Still, it wasn’t until he pivoted to television that his full potential was realized.

Tyrus’s true redemption arc began at Fox News, where he became a regular on Gutfeld! and later co-hosted segments with the sharp and fearless Kat Timpf. She recognized what WWE had failed to see: Tyrus was a natural communicator. Unscripted and unfiltered, he brought his unpolished but authentic voice to political and cultural commentary, quickly gaining popularity among viewers.

Audiences responded not just to his insights, but to his vulnerability, humor, and lived experience. His chemistry with Timpf made them a breakout duo, and by 2024, Tyrus had his own show, Maintaining with Tyrus, on OutKick—an unfiltered platform where he spoke truth to power.

Now 52, Tyrus isn’t just surviving—he’s thriving. He turned rejection into fuel, proving that charisma can’t always be taught, and that sometimes, the greatest stars just need the right stage.

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