Tyrus, 1973
Actors · February 21, 1973
Tyrus
★ HOW OLD IS TYRUS?
Tyrus is 53 years old, born February 21, 1973 in United States · Pisces.
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★ LEDE
About
Tyrus (George Timothy Murdoch) pivoted from WWE wrestling to Fox News punditry, becoming a rare crossover between sports entertainment and cable commentary. Born February 21, 1973 in the US, he wrestled as Brodus Clay and later Tyrus across WWE, TNA, and NWA, winning the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship before transitioning to on-air roles. His 2022 memoir *Just Tyrus* hit the New York Times bestseller list. As a Pisces, he channels adaptability across radically different industries.
★ FEATURE
Biography
George Timothy Murdoch, known professionally as Tyrus, is an American broadcaster, author, actor, and former professional wrestler. Born February 21, 1973, he trained in WWE's developmental system—Deep South Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling—before debuting on NXT as Brodus Clay, initially paired with Alberto Del Rio as a bodyguard. In 2012, WWE repackaged him as The Funkusaurus, a funk-themed character accompanied by backup dancers called the Funkadactyls, a gimmick that ran until his 2014 departure. From 2014 to 2017, he wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Tyrus. In 2021, he joined the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he captured the NWA World Television Championship and later the promotion's world title, the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion. As an actor and broadcaster, he now co-hosts Fox News's late-night talk show *Gutfeld!* and contributes to Fox Nation. In 2024, he was named host of *Maintaining with Tyrus* on OutKick, a Fox-owned streaming platform. A Pisces born in 1973, he embodies the sign's flexibility—moving fluidly from in-ring performer to media personality. His life-path number of 7 aligns with introspective transformation and spiritual seeking, evident in his memoir work. Murdoch published *Just Tyrus: A Memoir* in 2022, which became a New York Times bestseller, followed by *Nuff Said* in 2023 and *What It Is, America* in November 2025.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Murdoch trained through WWE's developmental system in Deep South Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling before his national television debut on NXT, where he was assigned Alberto Del Rio as his mentor-pairing in the rookie competition format. His early WWE persona as Del Rio's bodyguard established his foundation in the company before the creative pivot to The Funkusaurus character that would define his mainstream presence.
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Trivia
- His ring name Brodus Clay referenced the 1990s WCW wrestler Brodus Clay, though Murdoch created an entirely different character and legacy.
- The Funkasaurus gimmick included backup dancers called the Funkadactyls, a funk-heavy rebranding that made him one of WWE's most visually distinct performers during 2012–2014.
- After leaving WWE in 2014, he spent three years in TNA before joining the NWA in 2021, where he won two major championships within that promotion.
- His 2022 memoir *Just Tyrus* became a New York Times bestseller, launching a publishing career that includes two subsequent books released in 2023 and 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Tyrus release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tyrus?
- Tyrus is 53 years old (born February 21, 1973).
- When is Tyrus's birthday?
- Tyrus was born on February 21, 1973.
- What is Tyrus's zodiac sign?
- Tyrus is a Pisces, born February 21, 1973.
- What is Tyrus's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tyrus was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Tyrus from?
- Tyrus is from United States.
- What does Tyrus do?
- Tyrus is a actor.
- Is Tyrus still alive?
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