by Tyrus
First published 2022
George Murdoch grows up fighting on two fronts: racist bullies who target his mixed-race heritage and the chaos of a broken home in the 1970s. Without stable housing through high school and college, he survives by playing football, dealing drugs, and working as a club bouncer. His quick wit and imposing size eventually land him a job protecting hip hop star Snoop Dogg, traveling the globe while perfecting his performance skills. The WWE calls him back after an earlier failed attempt, and he transforms into "Brodus Clay" under the guidance of wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes. Multiple reinventions follow until he becomes "Tyrus." A random social media exchange with Greg Gutfeld opens an unexpected door at Fox News, where he discovers his talent for political commentary. This memoir chronicles his journey from couch surfing teenager to wrestling star to television personality, revealing how he turned early hardships into the foundation for success.
Genres: autobiography, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, rags-to-riches
Setting: Africa, United States
Period: 1970s, 21st Century
240 pages · Hardcover · Post Hill Press
Content warnings: abuse, drug-use