Thaddeus “Titus O’Neil” Bullard on Growing Up Poor, WWE Stardom & Impact Beyond the Ring

WWE Superstar, philanthropist, and community leader Thaddeus Bullard, better known to the world as Titus O’Neil, joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. Thad opens up about growing up in extreme poverty with a single mother who had him at just 12 years old, and how those early struggles fueled his mission to build a lasting legacy for the Bullard name. He shares the mindset that helped him battle adversity, reject mediocrity, and ultimately earn his place inside WWE. We dive into how Titus found his way into professional wrestling, why wrestling is a real and physically demanding art form, and how figures like Vince McMahon helped shape not just WWE, but modern sports and entertainment as a whole. Titus also reflects on The Greatest Royal Rumble, the global reach of wrestling, and his personal Mount Rushmore of WWE Superstars. Outside the ring, the conversation expands into NIL and college athletes getting paid, leadership, disruption, and Titus’s growing presence in Hollywood. He also shares unforgettable stories about meeting Muhammad Ali, becoming a force for good in society, and the charitable work he continues to lead in Tampa.Subscribe and leave a review to support the show! Chapters:(0:00) – Welcome Thaddeus “Titus O’Neil” Bullard! (3:45) – Growing Up Poor with a Single Mother (6:30) – Thad’s Mom had him at 12 Years Old (10:00) – Battling Adversity to Create Legacy for the “Bullard” Name (16:00) – How Thaddeus Joined WWE (19:45) – Titus O’Neil the… Politician? (22:30) – The Greatest Royal Rumble Ever (27:00) – Wrestling is Global & Vince McMahon's Impact on ALL Sports (31:00) – Wrestling is Real, Physical Art (35:00) – Don’t Be Mediocre (40:00) – NIL and College Athletes Getting Paid (45:00) – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS (48:00) – Mount Rushmore of WWE Superstars (50:30) – Post-WWE Hollywood Career on the Rise (01:00:00) – Meeting Muhammad Ali & Being a Disrupter in Society (01:08:30) – Charitable Work in Tampa (01:12:30) – Thad’s Special (and Hilarious) Message to TECOVAS Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.agamericamedia.com/ Follow along:IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_     About Like A Farmer:Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://agamericamedia.com/ Contact us at: [email protected] by: AgAmerica Media   Our Supporters:Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmerOutlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.comDucks Unlimited - Fill the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Join our mission at: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.