Tyrus: Real name, age, salary and net worth. Photo/ WWE.
Tyrus is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)
Besides wrestling, the 50-year-old is also an actor and a cable news personality appearing on Fox News and Fox Nation
Tyrus is married to Ingrid Rinck, an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast with an incredible reputation
Tyrus has been a professional wrestler for several years now; however, only a few wrestling fans have read his biography.
Born George Murdoch, Tyrus has wrestled over the years with different ring names such as Brodus Clay, G-Rilla and Monstrous BC. He began his wrestling journey at WWE and worked for the promotion until his departure in 2014. He then joined Total Nonstop Action (TNA, now Impact Wrestling) and wrestled there until 2017.
Tyrus as been a pro wrestler for several years now. Photo/ WWE.
Since 2021, Tyrus has been working with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Apart from his wrestling career, Tyrus is also an actor and a cable news personality. Here, we bring you an in-depth version of Tyrus biography, with info on his earnings and net worth as of 2023.
Tyrus Biography
Full Name
George Murdoch
Source of wealth
Wrestling
Age
50
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height
2.01 m
Nationality
American
Date of birth
21 February 1973
Occupation
Wrestler
Marital Status
Married
Wrestling Career
Tyrus signed his first contract with WWE in 2006 and was assigned to the developmental territory Deep South Wrestling (DSW). He made his debut in September that year and began performing using the name G-Rilla. He soon adopted the gimmick of a street thug.
In June 2007, the American wrestler made his debut at Florida Championship Wrestling’s inaugural show defeating Shawn Osborne. He soon began feuding with Harry Smith and Teddy Hart, who had formed the Hart Dynasty.
WWE released Tyrus from his contract in February 2008 and the American went on a two year hiatus. He resigned with Vince McMahon’s promotion in 2010 and was assigned to FCW where he formed an alliance with Tamina Snuka, Donny Marlow and The Usos.
Tyrus made his debut on the main roster as Alberto Del Rio’s bodyguard. His gimmick was later changed to The Funkusaurus, a funk dancer accompanied by his backup dancers. Tyrus departed WWE in 2014 and joined Total Nonstop Action.
He spent three years at TNA and then joined the National Wrestling Alliance, where he is NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion in his first reign.
Salary
When you are talented and famous like Tyrus, people want to know everything about you, including your earnings. Well, that’s what we will be looking at on this part of Tyrus biography.
According to knownetworth.com, Tyrus was on a yearly salary of $150,000 before leaving WWE. While at TNA, he revealed in an interview that he earns $80,000 per year. Although his salary at NWA is unknown, he has a huge income because of his wrestling career, acting gigs, Television Shows, and other business ventures he is a part.
Net Worth
According to reliable sources on the internet such as Wealthy Gorilla, Tyrus’ net worth is estimated to be about $2 to $3 million. He has built his fortune through the amount her receives from wrestling, acting and as a Fox News contributor.
Tyrus’ net worth is between $2 and $3 million. Photo/ Wrestling News.
Personal Life
Well, our Tyrus biography would be incomplete without looking at his personal life. To begin with, he was born on 21 February 1973 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Tyrus is biracial, his father being black and his mother white. At the time of his birth, his father was 19 years and his mother was 15 years old.
Tyrus’ father was abusive and at one time damaged his eye by hitting him. His mother moved back to her parents home where Tyrus and his brother were unwelcomed because of being partly black. Tyrus left home when he was 15 years old.
Moving onto his love affairs, Tyrus is married to Ingrid Rinck, an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast with an incredible reputation. The couple is blessed with three children.
FAQs
How old is Tyrus?
Tyrus is currently 50 years old.
Where does Tyrus live?
Tyrus currently lives in Mandeville.
Whose bodyguard was Tyrus?
Tyrus has worked as a bodyguard for musician Snoop Dogg.
How much is Tyrus worth?
Tyrus’ net worth is estimated to be between $2 and $3 million.
Abraham Odhiambo is an avid sports fan who loves to write about football, boxing and wrestling. He's a big supporter of Manchester United. He's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media at Egerton University.
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