“What Could Go Wrong?” — Tyrus Relives Brutal Challenge of 100 Push-Ups and 50 Pull-Ups in Under 10 Minutes

Tyrus, the towering Fox News personality and former pro wrestler, has built his reputation on toughness. But even the toughest men have moments when sheer stubbornness outweighs common sense. This week, in one of his trademark storytelling riffs, Tyrus shared an almost comically painful memory: his attempt to crank out 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups in under ten minutes.

He introduced the tale with a wry grin: “You know how it goes — someone throws out a challenge, and I’m the idiot who says, ‘What could go wrong?’ Well, I found out.”

The Dare

It happened years ago, Tyrus explained, during a workout session with a group of military veterans. Known for their no-nonsense discipline, the vets had joked that the wrestler’s size might be better suited for a buffet than a pull-up bar. Tyrus, never one to back down from a dare, accepted their challenge on the spot.

“One of them said, ‘Bet you can’t do 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups in under ten minutes.’ I said, ‘Bet you I can.’ The stopwatch started before my brain had time to catch up,” he recalled, his deep laugh echoing through the studio.

The Pain

The push-ups started strong. “First 40? No problem. I thought I was a machine,” Tyrus said. But by the time he hit 70, his arms felt like they were on fire. “Every push-up after that felt like a negotiation with God. I was bargaining. ‘Just let me get through this, and I’ll never skip leg day again.’”

Then came the pull-ups. At nearly 6-foot-7 and well over 300 pounds, Tyrus knew he wasn’t built for gravity-defying reps. Still, pride wouldn’t let him stop. “By pull-up number 12, I was questioning all my life choices. By 25, I started hallucinating a cheeseburger floating above the bar.”

The crowd on set burst into laughter as he painted the picture.

The Clock Ticking

With less than two minutes left, his arms quivering, Tyrus had managed 100 push-ups and 40 pull-ups. “That last ten was like climbing Mount Everest — except instead of snow and oxygen masks, it was sweat, regret, and grown men yelling insults.”

Did he finish? “Barely. Nine minutes, fifty-nine seconds,” he said with mock triumph. “But I couldn’t lift my arms for three days. Brushing my teeth was a team sport.”

Lesson Learned

Beyond the humor, Tyrus admitted the challenge taught him humility. “I thought strength was about showing off, but it’s really about pushing through when every part of you wants to quit. Those vets knew that — they live it. I just got a ten-minute crash course.”

He tied the story back to his life philosophy. “People always ask, ‘Why do you tell stories like this on TV?’ Because life isn’t about pretending you’re perfect. It’s about laughing at the times you weren’t, and still walking away with something to show for it.”

The Audience Reaction

Online, fans loved the anecdote. Clips of the segment spread quickly, with one viewer writing: “This is why I watch Tyrus. He can make you laugh, then make you think, all in the same breath.”

Another joked: “Forget policy debates. I just want a reality show of Tyrus trying new workout challenges. I’d watch that every night.”

A Punchline With Muscle

As the segment closed, Tyrus left viewers with one more quip: “So yeah, 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups in ten minutes. What could go wrong? Pretty much everything. But at least I finished — and lived to tell the story.”

It was classic Tyrus: blunt, self-deprecating, and a reminder that even the biggest men aren’t immune to moments of weakness — or to turning those moments into something worth laughing about.