Tyrus is a multi-talented personality who has made a name for himself in the fields of wrestling, acting, and political commentary. He is best known for his appearances in WWE, Impact Wrestling, and Fox News. In this article, we will explore his net worth, salary, biography, and wife.
Net Worth and Salary
Tyrus’ net worth is predicted to be around $3 million as of 2023. His main source of income comes from his several vocations, which include wrestling, acting, and political commentary on cable television. He reportedly earns $1.5 million per year as a contributor and co-host of the Fox News show “Gutfeld!”
Biography
Tyrus was born on February 21, 1973, as George Murdoch, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is multiracial, having a black father and a white mother. He grew up in a foster household and had numerous hardships throughout his life. In high school, he excelled in football and wrestling at Quartz Hill High School in California. He eventually transferred to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he maintained his athletic career while also earning a degree in education.
Tyrus began his professional wrestling career in 2006, when he signed with WWE and adopted the ring name “G-Rilla”. He later changed his name to “Brodus Clay” and became known as “The Funkasaurus”, a fun-loving and dancing character. He left WWE in 2014 and joined Impact Wrestling, where he used the name “Tyrus” and became a dominant heel. He has competed for other organizations, including Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and the National Wrestling Alliance.
Tyrus dabbled in acting, appearing in films and television episodes such as “No One Lives”, “Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery”, “Trashville”, “Preacher”, and “GLOW”. He also published his memoir “Just Tyrus” in 2022, in which he detailed his personal and professional journey.
Tyrus joined Fox News in 2016 as a contributor and a panelist on the late-night show “The Greg Gutfeld Show”. He met the host, Greg Gutfeld, through Twitter and impressed him with his witty and humorous comments. He became a regular on the show and also appeared on other programs, such as “Fox & Friends”, “Outnumbered”, “The Daily Briefing”, and “The Five”. He has been a co-host of the relaunched 11 p.m. show “Gutfeld!” since April 2021, where he provides his political and social commentary.
Wife
Tyrus is married to Ingrid Rinck, a businesswoman, mental health advocate, and CEO of Sensible Meals, a meal delivery service. They have been together since 2014 and have a daughter named Georgie Murdoch. Tyrus also has two sons from his previous relationships. In 2020, he proposed to Rinck with an emerald ring and declared his love for her on social media.
FAQs
- How old is Tyrus?
Tyrus is 50 years old as of 2023. He was born on February 21, 1973.
- How tall is Tyrus?
Tyrus is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) tall and weighs 375 pounds (170 kilograms).
- Is Tyrus gay?
No, Tyrus is not gay. He is married to a woman and has three children.
- What is Tyrus’ real name?
Tyrus’ real name is George Murdoch. He uses Tyrus as his stage name for wrestling and commentary.
- What is Tyrus’ ethnicity?
Tyrus is of biracial ethnicity, with a black father and a white mother.