TNA’s Tyrus, formerly Brodus Clay of WWE, joined Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins on Shake Them Ropes this week to discuss a wide range of topics. From his beginnings in WWE and growing up on Arn Anderson, to joining TNA and whether or not he has ever seen a ghost, Brodus gets very engaged in this 40 minute chat. Other topics include his first meeting of Dusty Rhodes, Dixie Carter, working overseas, and his antics in the locker room. You can get the whole episode of Shake Them Ropes at this link.
Below are some interview highlights:
On joining TNA after getting released from WWE:
“When I was let go, I had my mind made up that I was going to TNA already. You don’t know if things are going to work or not, but in a short amount of time, when you say TNA, you think EC3. You think Tyrus.”
Does he see himself in the ring five years from now:
“Oh no, daddy won’t be wrestling in five years.” Brodus continues with his plans for post-wrestling, what he’d like to do, and what he wants with his later years.
On his cancelation of Global Force last month:
“I was confused as to why I was asked not to do the shows. TNA said I could work wherever I want with the exception of companies with TV. When it was explained to me, I talked with Jeff to let him know, and no one really smartened me up. When he came walking onto TNA, I was like, “What… the hell?” Immediately one of the reps came up to me and said, “You can work his shows now.” I told him it was very important that you get away from me right now. I was hot.”
You can follow Tyrus/Brodus Clay @Brodus Clay on Twitter or on Instagram @ TyrusSmash!
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
