What Happened to George Murdoch?

George Murdoch, known professionally as Tyrus, has carved out a unique and multifaceted career spanning professional wrestling, television commentary, and authorship. Born on February 21, 1973, Murdoch's early life was marked by instability, leading him to find structure in sports. His professional wrestling journey began in 2006 with WWE, where he initially wrestled as G-Rilla and later gained significant recognition as Brodus Clay, 'The Funkasaurus,' accompanied by the Funkadactyls.

After his departure from WWE in 2014, he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), adopting the ring name Tyrus. He later moved to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 2021, where he achieved significant success, winning the NWA World Television Championship and, notably, the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship in November 2022. His reign as NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion lasted 288 days, making him the largest man to hold the title.

Parallel to his wrestling career, Tyrus began his foray into cable news commentary. In November 2016, he was invited by Greg Gutfeld to appear on 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' on Fox News, which quickly led to regular appearances and a permanent role as a co-host/panelist on 'Gutfeld!' and a contributor to other Fox News programs like 'The Five.' This unexpected career path saw him become one of the network's most recognizable and provocative on-air voices.

In 2019, Tyrus faced a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Fox Nation co-host Britt McHenry, who alleged inappropriate behavior. The lawsuit, which also named Fox News, was settled out of court in July 2021, with Tyrus denying the allegations and making no financial payments as part of the settlement.

On August 27, 2023, Tyrus retired from in-ring wrestling competition after losing the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship to EC3 in a bullrope match, a stipulation he himself proposed. He cited health issues and a desire to spend more time with his children as key reasons for his retirement. Despite his in-ring retirement, Tyrus expressed intentions to remain involved with the NWA in some capacity.

As of March 2026, Tyrus remains highly active in media and entertainment. He hosts 'Maintaining with Tyrus' on the streaming platform OutKick, which debuted in early 2024. He is also a successful author, with his memoir 'Just Tyrus' (2022) becoming a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He followed this with 'Nuff Said' (2023) and 'What It Is, America,' released on November 11, 2025. His children's book, 'Georgie and her Great Horse Adventures,' was released in 2026. Furthermore, Tyrus is currently undertaking a nationwide 'Tyrus Comedy Tour 2026,' showcasing his unique brand of humor and storytelling across the United States.