Who is Tyrus?
Tyrus, originally named George Murdoch and born on February 21, 1973, is an American actor, cable news personality, and former professional wrestler. He gained fame in WWE as Brodus Clay and later competed in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he earned the title of NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. Tyrus is a regular contributor on Fox News and hosts the show “Maintaining with Tyrus” on OutKick. His autobiography, “Just Tyrus: A Memoir,” became a New York Times bestseller.
Tyrus age, birthday and nationality
Tyrus, whose birth name is George Murdoch, was born on February 21, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an American national, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Tyrus height and weight
Tyrus has an imposing presence with a towering height of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) and a weight of approximately 170 kg (375 lbs). He has black hair and hazel eyes.
Tyrus educational background
George Murdoch attended Quartz Hill High School in California before pursuing higher education at Antelope Valley College. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he also achieved recognition as a two-time All-American in the shot put.
Tyrus spouse and children
Murdoch is married to fitness entrepreneur Ingrid Rinck. Together, they have a daughter named Georgie Murdoch, born on May 7, 2014. In addition to Georgie, Tyrus has two children from a previous relationship, while Ingrid has two sons from her previous relationship, making their blended family a total of five children.
Tyrus’s parents and siblings
George comes from a mixed-race background with a Black father and a White mother, both of whose identities are not publicly disclosed. His parents were very young when he was born, and due to his father’s abusive behaviour, his mother left him. Tyrus and his brother spent many years in foster care because of their mixed-race background.
Tyrus’s career and retirement
George Murdoch began his wrestling career in WWE’s developmental territories, Deep South Wrestling (DSW) and Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), under the ring name Brodus Clay. He later appeared on WWE NXT and the main roster as Alberto Del Rio’s bodyguard, eventually adopting the “Funkasaurus” gimmick in 2012. From 2014 to 2017, he wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Tyrus. In 2021, he joined the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he won the NWA World Television Championship and later the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.
Beyond wrestling, Tyrus has appeared in TV series like “Preacher” and movies such as “Stand on It!” He is also a prominent media personality, regularly appearing on Fox News and Fox Nation. He co-hosts the show “Gutfeld!” and hosts “Maintaining with Tyrus” on OutKick.
In 2023, Tyrus retired from professional wrestling after losing the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship to EC3 at the NWA 75th Anniversary event.
Tyrus’s net worth and salary
George Murdoch has a net worth of around $2 million. He earns an annual salary of approximately $2 million from his deal with Fox News, which includes a performance bonus tied to TV ratings. His wealth is the result of a diverse career spanning professional wrestling, acting, political commentary, and writing.
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