Tyrus Unmasked: The Real-Life Journey of a Wrestling Star Turned Devoted Father of Six in a Blended, Unfiltered Family

Behind the booming voice, sharp suits, and tough-guy persona on Fox News, George “Tyrus” Murdoch leads a life far more complex—and far more relatable—than most people realize. The former wrestling champion turned political commentator may dominate cable news and command attention on stage as a touring comedian, but at home, he’s just “Dad”—a devoted father navigating the chaos, the love, and the nonstop demands of raising six kids in a uniquely blended household.

While Tyrus rarely opens up about his private life, he recently gave fans a rare glimpse into what truly matters to him: his family. And not just any family—but a diverse, dynamic, and deeply unfiltered one. From fathering children with three different women in the same year to embracing his wife’s kids as his own, Tyrus is the patriarch of what he calls an “imperfect but thriving” household. He’s not interested in painting a picture of perfection. Instead, he’s brutally honest about his missteps, his growth, and his never-ending mission to be better than the man he used to be.

Here’s a deep dive into the man behind the spotlight—and the fatherhood journey that changed everything.

Wrestling With Responsibility: The Unfiltered Origins of a Modern Dad

For years, Tyrus was known to fans of WWE and NWA as a no-nonsense enforcer who took no prisoners in the ring. But outside the spotlight, he was wrestling with challenges that had nothing to do with championships and everything to do with personal responsibility.

“I had three kids in 2011. All with different women,” Tyrus revealed in a surprisingly candid interview with Sage Steele in 2024. “It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t ideal. But when you find yourself in that situation, you can either run or man up.”

And man up he did.

Though his beginnings in fatherhood were complicated, Tyrus made a decision early on to be present, involved, and accountable. “All my children have roofs over their heads, they’re eating, and they’re loved,” he said. “They know they matter.”

Tyrus openly admits he didn’t have the blueprint for what a good dad should be. He didn’t grow up with a strong father figure. But he made a vow that his children would have something better—even if that meant learning through trial and error.

A Blended Family Built on Loyalty, Not Labels

Tyrus’ family is anything but conventional. He and his wife, fitness entrepreneur Ingrid Rinck, share one child together, a daughter named Georgie Rose. Born in 2014, Georgie is the namesake of her father, and according to Tyrus, she’s inherited more than just his name—she’s got his competitive fire, too.

“She’s got the heart of a champion,” he said proudly, recounting how she placed second in her first real horse jumping event and was furious she didn’t win.

Ingrid brought two sons from a previous marriage into the relationship—Rhett and Rock—whom Tyrus proudly considers his own. Add in the three older children Tyrus fathered in 2011—two daughters and one son—and you get a family of six kids raised under one roof: loud, chaotic, hilarious, and full of love.

Tyrus says what makes their blended family work isn’t perfection or tradition, but transparency and loyalty. “We don’t pretend to be something we’re not,” he explained. “Our kids know the truth about their lives. There are no secrets. We just tell them straight, and we show up.”

Farm Life, Football Practice, and the Power of Showing Up

In early 2024, the Murdoch clan traded the heat of Louisiana for a quieter life on a farm in northern New Jersey. But quiet is a relative term. With dozens of pets—ranging from exotic reptiles to rescue horses—the Murdochs lovingly refer to their home as the “Tyrus-zilla Zoo.”

“My kids help with everything,” Ingrid said in a 2023 Fox News interview. “Georgie bathes the animals, Rhett does the heavy lifting, and even Rhett’s girlfriend helps clean the tanks.”

Tyrus loves the hands-on aspect of farm life. It’s messy, exhausting, and full of responsibility—just like parenting. “It teaches them something important,” he said. “Hard work. Patience. Commitment.”

Whether it’s cheering from the sidelines at travel baseball games or standing quietly ringside at an equestrian competition, Tyrus is there. He made a conscious decision to retire from wrestling in 2023—not because his body gave out, but because he refused to miss any more milestones.

“I asked my kids, ‘Do you want me to keep wrestling or do you want me at your games?’ They said, ‘We want you at the games.’ And that was it. I walked away.”

Private Life, Public Values

Despite being in the public eye nearly every day, Tyrus keeps his children’s lives mostly private. He rarely posts about them, and when he does, it’s with purpose. “Their stories are theirs to tell,” he explained.

Still, when he opens up, it resonates. In a deeply emotional Instagram post from 2021, he shared a selfie with two of his older children as he dropped them off after a visit. “To all the dads out there who don’t get to see their kids every day—you know that goodbye hurts. I’m holding back tears. But we keep showing up.”

His parenting philosophy is rooted in accountability and real-world lessons. When asked what makes him proudest as a father, he replied, “When my kids learn a lesson faster than I did.”

He admits his daughters are intellectually sharper than him (“and way more sarcastic”), while his son is “all heart.” And when his kids make mistakes, he lets them fail—but only so they can learn to get back up again.

Unconditional Support—No Matter What

In one of the most powerful moments of his recent interviews, Tyrus shared that one of his children is part of the LGBTQ+ community and is transgender. It was a deeply personal admission, and one he made with clarity and compassion.

“Whatever she wants—he, they—whatever my child wants to be, I’ll be there,” he said during a 2024 appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. “This journey is theirs, and I’m walking beside them. Not in front, not behind. Beside.”

It was a raw moment from a man many know only as a sharp political commentator. But for Tyrus, this wasn’t political—it was personal. And for many viewers, it showed the full complexity of who he is: not just a conservative voice, not just a former wrestler, but a father doing his best in a world that doesn’t come with instructions.

No Cameras, Just Dad

Despite his many careers—Fox News co-host, author, stand-up comedian—Tyrus draws a hard line between his public persona and his role at home. “When I walk in the door, Tyrus stays outside,” he said. “At home, I’m just Dad. That’s the only title that really matters.”

His kids visit him at work from time to time. They’ve sat in his studio chair, tested his mic, and walked red carpets by his side. But when it’s family time, the phones go away, the cameras turn off, and the world takes a backseat.

Because for all his bravado and fame, Tyrus says his legacy won’t be built on the things he says on TV or the books he writes—it’ll be built on what kind of father he was when no one was watching.

Final Word: “We’re a Work in Progress—And That’s Okay”

Tyrus doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. In fact, he’s the first to admit he’s still learning every day. But if there’s one thing he’s sure of, it’s this: being a good dad isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up, telling the truth, and doing your best, even when it’s hard.

“I’m not perfect,” he said. “I’ve made mistakes. But I show up. I love hard. And I never stop trying.”

And maybe that’s the real story behind Tyrus—not the Fox News stardom, not the wrestling accolades, but the man building a legacy that his six kids can be proud of. One bedtime story, broken bone, baseball game, and late-night talk at a time.