Tyrus Walks Away From the Ring to Put Family First

Tyrus’ Six Kids: Inside the Former Wrestler’s Blended Family
George “Tyrus” Murdoch built a reputation in the wrestling ring and as a sharp Fox News contributor. Yet, behind the bravado lies a man whose toughest battles happen at home.

Choosing Family Over Wrestling
After retiring from wrestling in 2023, Tyrus made it clear his choice wasn’t about age or injury—it was about his children. “You can always wrestle another match,” he told People, “but you can’t get back that soccer game, that riding competition, or dinner when they need you.”

A Blended Family of Six
Tyrus is a father of six. His daughter Georgie Rose, born with his wife Ingrid in 2014, is joined by three children from previous relationships and two stepsons from Ingrid’s earlier marriage. He embraces both the joy and responsibility his family brings.

“I had three children born in the same year with three different mothers,” he admitted. “I had to grow up fast. I had to accept that my decisions had consequences. But those kids didn’t ask to be here—it was my job to be there for them.”

Overcoming a Tough Childhood
Part of Tyrus’ drive comes from his own childhood. Raised in a turbulent home with an abusive father, he was later shuffled through foster care after his mother’s family rejected him and his brother for being biracial. He grew up without a consistent father figure.

“I made myself a promise: my kids would never feel like I did,” he shared. “Even if I screw up, even if I don’t have all the answers, they’ll always know their dad shows up.”

Making Everyday Moments Count
Retirement allowed Tyrus to show up. He now spends weekends at Georgie’s horseback competitions or on the sidelines of his sons’ games. He treasures ordinary moments.

“The best part of my day is driving one of them to practice and listening to them talk about their world,” he said. “It’s nothing headline-worthy—just them being kids—but it means everything to me.”

Lessons from Sacrifice
Tyrus acknowledges painful periods too. Custody struggles once kept him apart from one child for over a decade—a chapter he calls “the most tearful period of my life.” The estrangement taught him humility.

“You can be stubborn, you can think you’re right, but at the end of the day, you’ve got to put the child first. Pride has no place in parenting.”

Connecting with Each Child
Even with six kids, Tyrus finds ways to connect individually. Georgie shares his love of competition through equestrian sports. His stepsons pull him into sports debates, while his older children keep him alert with teenage challenges.

“I didn’t have a playbook growing up,” he said. “I had to write my own. Sometimes I get it wrong, but I’m always willing to learn.”

A Strong Partner
He credits Ingrid with being the glue of the household. A fitness entrepreneur, she supports his career transitions and manages their home.

“She’s the rock,” Tyrus said. “She doesn’t just raise our kids, she raises me too sometimes.” Their marriage, official in January 2024, brought stability to a once-chaotic life.

Parenting with Purpose
Tyrus often draws from lessons he wishes he’d had. His grandmother once told him, “Don’t be judged by your circumstances, be judged by how you react to them.” He applies that wisdom in fatherhood.

“I tell my kids, life’s not always fair, but how you respond is what defines you. I want them to be tough, but I also want them to feel safe enough to cry.”

Trading Applause for Memories
Leaving wrestling wasn’t about loss—it was about gain. “Championship belts collect dust. Family memories don’t,” he said. The man who once fought for applause now fights for something quieter but far more lasting: the love and trust of his children.