Tyrus STUNS fans with SHOCK restaurant launch — Kat Timpf and Greg Gutfeld’s families left speechless by what he secretly cooked up behind the scenes

In a move nobody saw coming, Fox News favorite and former wrestler Tyrus traded the TV studio for the smoker pit—and the result left even his closest friends floored. When Kat Timpf’s and Greg Gutfeld’s families became the first to try his new wrestling-themed BBQ spot, they expected laughs—not culinary brilliance. But the flavors told a deeper story: one of family, heart, and a household powered by love and listening. So what’s the secret behind this unexpected masterpiece?

Find out what really went down at the surprise launch and why this may be Tyrus’s boldest move yet.

In a plot twist juicier than a perfectly smoked brisket, George “Tyrus” Murdoch, the larger-than-life Fox News commentator and former wrestling superstar, has thrown his hat into the culinary ring with the grand opening of “Tyrus’s Takedown BBQ,” a wrestling-themed restaurant that’s already got tongues wagging and taste buds tingling. Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, this unexpected venture has left fans and foodies alike in a state of delicious disbelief. And who were the first to sink their teeth into this meaty marvel? None other than the families of Tyrus’s Gutfeld! co-star Kat Timpf and host Greg Gutfeld himself, who were floored by the mouthwatering masterpiece served up by the man better known for body slams than BBQ sauce.

The grand opening was a spectacle worthy of a WWE main event. Picture this: a neon-lit facade adorned with oversized replicas of championship belts, tables shaped like wrestling rings, and waitstaff dressed as referees, all while classic wrestling theme music blares through the speakers. The vibe was pure Tyrus—bold, unapologetic, and dripping with charisma. But it wasn’t the decor that stole the show. It was the food. Specifically, it was Tyrus’s signature dish, the “Slammin’ Brisket Bomb,” a slow-smoked, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that had Kat Timpf’s mom, Anne, declaring, “I came for the laughs, but I’m staying for the brisket!” Greg Gutfeld, never one to mince words, was overheard muttering, “This is so good it’s almost suspicious. Did Tyrus wrestle a cow to make this?”

So how did a man who’s spent years dropping one-liners on Fox News and suplexes in the ring pull off a culinary coup that’s got Nashville buzzing? The secret, as it turns out, lies not in some hidden spice rack or clandestine cooking school but in the heart of Tyrus’s household—a chaotic, creative, and tightly knit family of seven. With five children and two adults who “always listen” to each other, Tyrus’s home is a melting pot of ideas, flavors, and love, and it’s this unity that’s been distilled into the restaurant’s show-stopping menu.

Tyrus, 52, is no stranger to defying expectations. From his days as Brodus Clay in the WWE to his current role as the quick-witted, no-nonsense commentator on Gutfeld!, he’s built a career on doing things his way. But a BBQ restaurant? Even his closest friends didn’t see this one coming. “I thought he was joking when he told me,” Kat Timpf confessed to our roving reporter, her eyes still wide from the memory of her first bite of Tyrus’s signature ribs. “I mean, Tyrus is hilarious, but I didn’t know he could cook like this. It’s like finding out your favorite uncle is secretly a Michelin-star chef.”

The story of Tyrus’s Takedown BBQ begins, as all great stories do, with family. Tyrus shares his life with his wife, Ingrid Rinck, a fitness entrepreneur and mother of three, including their daughter, Georgie, born in 2014. Tyrus also has a son and daughter from previous relationships, and he’s a proud stepdad to Ingrid’s two sons, Rhett and Rock. Together, this blended family of seven is a whirlwind of energy, creativity, and—according to Tyrus—culinary chaos. “Our kitchen is like a wrestling match every night,” Tyrus told us, chuckling. “Everyone’s got an opinion, from Georgie demanding extra spice to Rhett sneaking in more garlic. But we listen Image of a bustling BBQ restaurant with wrestling-themed decor, including championship belt wall art and ring-shaped tables, filled with lively patrons enjoying food.to each other, and somehow, it all works.”

It was this collaborative spirit that birthed the Slammin’ Brisket Bomb, a dish that’s already being hailed as the crown jewel of Tyrus’s menu. The recipe, Tyrus revealed, was a group effort. “Ingrid’s got this knack for balancing flavors—she’s the one who insisted on the sweet-and-tangy glaze,” he said. “Georgie, my little firecracker, kept saying it needed more heat, so we added a cayenne kick. The boys, Rhett and Rock, were all about the smoke, so we spent weeks perfecting the hickory blend. My older kids chimed in with texture ideas—crisp onions, a little coleslaw crunch. It’s a family recipe, plain and simple.”

The result is a brisket so tender it falls apart with a glance, bathed in a sauce that’s equal parts smoky, sweet, and spicy, served with a side of cornbread that Kat Timpf’s dad reportedly “proposed to” after his second bite. Greg Gutfeld’s wife, Elena, was equally smitten, raving about the “Full Nelson Fries,” a heaping pile of crispy spuds smothered in cheese and house-made chili. “I don’t know how Tyrus went from body-slamming opponents to body-slamming my taste buds,” she quipped, “but I’m here for it.”

The restaurant’s wrestling theme is more than just gimmickry—it’s a nod to Tyrus’s roots. Each table is named after a wrestling legend, from Hulk Hogan to The Rock, and the menu is littered with playful references, like the “Suplex Sliders” and the “Piledriver Pulled Pork.” There’s even a “Championship Challenge,” where diners brave enough to finish a massive platter of ribs, brisket, and sausage in under 30 minutes get their meal free—and a spot on the Wall of Fame, which currently features a photo of Greg Gutfeld attempting the challenge and failing spectacularly. “I underestimated the sausage,” he admitted, shaking his head. “It’s like Tyrus trapped me in a culinary chokehold.”

But beyond the glitz and the giggles, what makes Tyrus’s Takedown BBQ truly special is the heart behind it. Tyrus credits his family’s unity for giving him the courage to take this leap. “When you’ve got five kids and a wife who’s tougher than half the guys I wrestled, you learn to listen,” he said. “Every idea in this place, from the menu to the vibe, came from us sitting around, arguing, laughing, and figuring it out together. That’s what makes it taste so good—love, man. It’s the secret ingredient.”

The opening night was a star-studded affair, with Kat Timpf and Greg Gutfeld’s families leading the charge. Kat’s sister, Julia, was spotted dancing to the restaurant’s jukebox, which plays everything from Sweet Child O’ Mine to Stone Cold Steve Austin’s entrance theme. Greg’s brother-in-law, meanwhile, was busy quizzing Tyrus on the finer points of his BBQ sauce recipe, only to be met with a sly grin and a firm, “Family secret, my friend.” The night ended with Tyrus raising a glass—or rather, a mason jar of sweet tea—to his guests, his staff, and his family, who were all there cheering him on.

As word spreads, Tyrus’s Takedown BBQ is already drawing crowds from across the country, with fans of Gutfeld! and wrestling aficionados alike making the pilgrimage to Nashville. Social media is ablaze with photos of the “Slammin’ Brisket Bomb” and glowing reviews calling it “the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi.” One X post summed it up perfectly: “Tyrus just pinned the competition with this place. 10/10, would get suplexed by that brisket again.”

For Tyrus, though, the real victory isn’t in the rave reviews or the packed dining room—it’s in seeing his family’s vision come to life. “This isn’t just a restaurant,” he said, his voice softening. “It’s us. It’s every late-night kitchen fight, every kid screaming for more sauce, every time Ingrid and I looked at each other and said, ‘We got this.’ It’s family.”

So, the next time you’re in Nashville, swing by Tyrus’s Takedown BBQ. Grab a seat at the Andre the Giant table, order the Slammin’ Brisket Bomb, and taste the magic that happens when a wrestler, a commentator, and a family man lets his heart—and his family—lead the way. Just don’t challenge Tyrus to a cook-off. As Greg Gutfeld learned the hard way, this is one heavyweight who doesn’t lose.