For anyone who\u2019s into wrestling, Tyrus, 51, is a name that probably rings a bell. A former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, he made a big impact in the ring.<\/p>\n
But these days, he\u2019s known for more than just his wrestling skills. He\u2019s become a cable news personality, regularly appearing on Fox News and Fox Nation, especially as a co-host on the late-night talk show Gutfeld!.<\/p>\n
His journey to fame and fortune definitely wasn\u2019t a straight line, though. Honestly, when you hear where he started from, it\u2019s hard to believe how far he\u2019s come.<\/p>\n
Born George Murdoch on February 21, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts, Tyrus\u2019s journey to fame is nothing short of remarkable.<\/p>\n
But life didn\u2019t offer Tyrus a smooth start. Born to teen parents \u2014 his father was 19 and his mother only 15 \u2014 he grew up in a turbulent household in Los Angeles. The situation took a devastating turn when his abusive father injured him as a child, leaving him with a damaged eye. This incident led Tyrus\u2019s mother to flee, taking him and his brother along.<\/p>\n
But Tyrus and his brother weren\u2019t welcome at their grandparents\u2019 home due to their mixed-race background, forcing the siblings into foster care. The rejection was painful, and young Tyrus became \u201cobsessed\u201d with changing his skin color, believing it would reunite him with his family.<\/p>\n
Eventually, Tyrus and his brother rejoined their mother, who worked tirelessly \u2014often up to 80 hours a week \u2014 to provide for them. Stability was a fleeting concept, as the family moved every six months to follow her work.<\/p>\n