A living example of perseverance and ingenuity, Tyrus is a titan of professional wrestling and television. His life story is a testament to seizing opportunities and conquering adversity. He is well-known both on-screen as a popular Fox News anchor and in the ring as a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
Tyrus had a difficult childhood. He was born George Murdoch on February 21, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother was forced to leave with him and his brother due to the physical scars from his father’s abuse, and he grew up in a troubled household with adolescent parents.
The boys’ lives weren’t simple however; after their grandparents rejected them due to their mixed-race heritage, they ended up in foster care. This painful rejection shaped Tyrus and fed his obsession with self-acceptance.
Their lives were unstable because they had to move around a lot for jobs, but they eventually reconciled with their hard-working mother. After a confrontation with his stepfather at the age of 15, Tyrus left home, preferring to be homeless rather than make compromises.
During these trying times, sports became his lifeline. Football gave him direction, structure, and a sense of purpose. Not only did it save his life, but it also helped him get in to Antelope Valley College and later the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he was a standout OL.
Even after earning a degree in physical education, Tyrus still had financial difficulties and began taking on odd occupations to make ends meet as an adult. Before discovering wrestling, he worked as a nightclub bouncer and a substitute teacher after suffering a ruptured appendix and failing NFL tryouts.
A chance encounter with wrestler Tommy Dreamer at Tyrus’s place of employment, a nightclub, changed Tyrus’s life. Dreamer saw Tyrus’s charisma and suggested a future in professional wrestling.
Tyrus made his debut in 2006 under the stage name Brodus Clay and later gained notoriety as “The Funkasaurus.” In 2014, he made the jump to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he became well-known.
Greg Gutfeld, host of Fox News, was immediately captivated by his personality. A social media exchange led to an invite to appear on Gutfeld!, the start of a successful television career. Tyrus, who has been a frequent guest on Fox News since 2016, is well known for his candid commentary and affable manner.
He has written two best-selling books, Nuff Said and Just Tyrus: A Memoir. He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in shows including The Purge and MacGyver.
Tyrus married fitness entrepreneur Ingrid Rinck on January 7, 2024. Ingrid, the author of The Rinck Routine and Sensible Meals, has had a big impact on his life. The couple’s daughter, Georgie Rose Murdoch, was born on May 7, 2014.
Georgie, who is ten years old, is an accomplished horseback rider who has won races with her horse, Roosevelt. Tyrus regularly shares joyful recollections of Georgie’s achievements to emphasise their close bond.
Tyrus is the father of Georgie and two grown stepsons, Rhett and Rock, from Ingrid’s previous relationship. Currently living on a farm in New Jersey, the family’s unique collection of exotic reptiles adds to their calm yet comfortable existence.
Tyrus has made a name for himself in wrestling, television, and publishing. As a Fox News contributor, he earns between $45,700 and $56,921 annually, with a projected net worth of $3 million by 2024.
Tyrus is most proud of his family and the values he taught in them via perseverance and independence, despite his professional and financial accomplishments. His story inspires those who are facing adversity by showing that tenacity and strength can transform even the most trying beginnings.