After wrestling his final match in August 2023, a grueling Bullrope Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, Tyrus found himself facing a harsh reality: his health was deteriorating, a wake-up call many Americans face daily amid rising hospital costs, limited chronic illness coverage, and complex diagnostic testing plans.
That match marked not only the end of his in-ring career but the beginning of a dramatic new chapter in his life. Tyrus, who had struggled with weight issues for years, made a life-altering decision to get his health back on track.
Speaking with Muscle & Fitness, he opened up about how hard it was to live in a body that could no longer move the way it once did—and the emotional toll that took. This deeply personal story resonates with people managing obesity-related health insurance claims and seeking support through wellness management plans.
“Before, if I was having a bad day, I’d grab a Snickers, or a sandwich—or twenty,” he said candidly. “But as I got older, and more confident in myself, I was able to control that more. That was something I always struggled with. The energy you take to cover up your B.S.—if you just faced it in the mirror, it would be so much better for you.”
What followed was a grueling, months-long effort to change not only his body but also his mindset. The results were staggering. Tyrus lost significant weight, improved his mobility, and eventually ditched the cane he had come to rely on—a journey made possible by structured weight loss wellness programs, preventive care plans, and support from his inner circle.
“I could not wait to see how far I could chuck that thing down my yard, because I was done with it,” he said with pride.
