George “Tyrus” Murdoch built his name on power and presence — a dominant force in the wrestling ring and a commanding voice as a Fox News contributor. But beyond the spotlight and the bravado, there’s a softer, more vulnerable side of Tyrus that rarely makes headlines. It’s the side of a man who has fought his hardest battles not against opponents in the ring, but for the love and trust of his children.

When Tyrus announced his retirement from professional wrestling in 2023, many assumed it was due to age or physical exhaustion. But as he later revealed, his decision was rooted in something deeper — family. “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.” It wasn’t about walking away from fame; it was about walking toward the life that mattered most.

Tyrus is a proud father of six — a beautifully blended family that keeps his life full of energy, laughter, and lessons. He and his wife, Ingrid, welcomed their daughter, Georgie Rose, in 2014. Alongside her, he has three children from previous relationships and two stepsons from Ingrid’s earlier marriage. It’s a household of personalities and stories, and Tyrus embraces every bit of it. “I had three children born in the same year with three different mothers,” he said candidly. “I had to grow up fast. I had to accept that my choices had consequences. But those kids didn’t ask to be here — it was my job to be there for them.”

That sense of responsibility was born out of a painful past. Tyrus grew up in a home marked by instability and abuse. His father was violent, and after his mother’s family rejected him and his brother for being biracial, he spent years in foster care. He knows what it feels like to be unseen, to feel unwanted. “I made myself a promise,” he said quietly. “My kids would never feel like I did. Even if I screw up, even if I don’t have all the answers, they’ll always know their dad shows up.”

Since stepping away from the ring, Tyrus has kept that promise. He spends his weekends at Georgie’s horseback competitions, cheers from the sidelines at his sons’ sports games, and treasures the little moments — car rides, family dinners, quiet talks before bedtime. “The best part of my day is driving one of them to practice and listening to them talk about their world,” he shared. “It’s nothing headline-worthy — just them being kids — but it means everything to me.”

Not every chapter of his parenting journey has been easy. He’s open about the mistakes and heartache along the way, including a custody battle that kept him apart from one of his children for over a decade. “That was the most tearful period of my life,” he admitted. “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.” The experience humbled him, teaching him that fatherhood is less about control and more about presence.

Even with six kids, Tyrus finds ways to connect with each one individually. Georgie shares his love of competition through her equestrian pursuits, while his stepsons love to challenge him in sports debates. His older children test his patience and wisdom in the way only teenagers can. “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.”

Through it all, Tyrus credits his wife, Ingrid, as the foundation of their family. A fitness entrepreneur and steady partner, she keeps their home balanced and their bond strong. “She’s the rock,” he said. “She doesn’t just raise our kids — she raises me sometimes too.” Their marriage, made official in January 2024, gave Tyrus a sense of stability he had long sought.

Much of his parenting philosophy stems from the wisdom of his late grandmother, whose voice still echoes in his heart: “Don’t be judged by your circumstances. Be judged by how you react to them.” He has passed that lesson on to his children. “I tell my kids, life’s not always fair, but how you respond is what defines you,” he said. “I want them to be strong, but I also want them to know it’s okay to cry. Real strength isn’t about hiding your feelings — it’s about facing them.”

For Tyrus, walking away from wrestling wasn’t an end. It was a beginning — a conscious trade of applause for authenticity. “Championship belts collect dust. Family memories don’t,” he reflected. The man who once fought for cheers from the crowd now fights for something quieter but infinitely more meaningful: the love, laughter, and connection of the people who call him Dad.