BEYOND THE WRESTLING RING: The Heartbreaking 10-Year Secret Behind Tyrus and Ingrid’s Marriage—Why It Was “Never Too Late” to Finally Say I Do!

To the world, he is Tyrus—the towering, 6-foot-7 powerhouse of the wrestling ring and the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense star of Fox News. But behind the fierce persona and the massive frame lies a man governed by a force even more formidable than himself. Her name is Ingrid Murdoch, and in the private sanctuary of their home, she is the one truly calling the shots.

Their love story isn’t a Hollywood cliché. It is a decade-long saga of resilience, weight-loss miracles, backyard zoos, and a legal marriage that took ten years to finalize—proving that for this power couple, the “official” paperwork was the least interesting part of their journey.

The Transformation of a Fitness Queen

Before she was the anchor of Tyrus’s world, Ingrid Murdoch (formerly Ingrid Rinck) was a warrior in her own right. Her journey began not in the spotlight, but in the trenches of a personal health battle. After an incredible transformation where she lost 150 pounds through sheer discipline, Ingrid didn’t just change her body—she changed her destiny.

She founded The Rinck Routine and Sensible Meals, a meal-prep empire born from a mother’s desperation. When her son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Ingrid turned her kitchen into a laboratory, crafting portion-controlled meals to save his health. By the time she met Tyrus, she was already a self-made CEO.

In a bold move in 2024, she officially shed her past, rebranding her programs and taking the Murdoch name with a defiant social media post: “Don’t ever want to be attached to a Rinck again in life.” It was a declaration of a new era.

The “Never Too Late” Proposal

For years, Tyrus and Ingrid lived as a married couple in spirit. They were inseparable, raising children and building businesses, yet the legalities remained on the back burner. That changed in a moment of pure romance in April 2020.

Despite having called her “wife” for years, Tyrus decided to make it official with a surprise proposal that featured a breathtaking emerald and diamond ring. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the giant of a man showed his vulnerable side, writing: “This woman is my everything… It’s never too late to make things right.”

While the proposal happened in 2020, the world was shocked to learn that their legal marriage certificate wasn’t filed until January 2024—exactly ten years after the birth of their daughter, Georgie. It was a decade-long path to “I do” that defied every societal expectation.

Welcome to Tyrus-zilla Zoo

If you expect the Murdoch-Tyrus household to have a golden retriever and a white picket fence, you couldn’t be more wrong. Their home is a thriving ecosystem of scales and cold-blooded predators.

Known as the “Tyrus-zilla Zoo,” their backyard and home are filled with an exotic array of snakes, turtles, lizards, chameleons, and rare fish. The irony? Ingrid initially wanted nothing to do with Tyrus’s reptilian obsession. However, in true CEO fashion, once she became involved, she took total control.

Today, she runs the zoo with military precision. She even installed artificial thunderstorm sounds at night to mimic natural habitats and encourage breeding. “If I’m going to take something over, it’s going to be done right,” she says, now delegating zoo chores to the children as part of their daily routine.

Navigating the Public Eye and Private Storms

Being a public figure comes with a price, and for Tyrus and Ingrid, that price has been steep. In 2019, Tyrus was hit with a high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit by a former co-host. Though the case was settled privately in 2021, the emotional toll on the family was immense.

Ingrid broke her silence on the “trauma” of that period in a moving 2022 TikTok post, revealing that the year had been almost too much to endure. However, she credited Tyrus for being the rock that held them together. “My husband became an even stronger leader for his family,” she shared, proving that their bond only hardens under pressure.

A Blended Empire

Life in the Murdoch-Tyrus house is a beautiful, chaotic blend. Together, they navigate the complexities of a blended family that includes their daughter Georgie, Ingrid’s two sons from a previous marriage, and Tyrus’s children from his past.

The struggle for “quality time” is real. Between Tyrus’s grueling travel schedule for Fox News and his comedy tours like What It Is, moments of peace are rare. Ingrid recalled a recent date night at a Smashing Pumpkins concert where Tyrus was swamped by fans, taking over 200 pictures.

“It makes quality time hard when he’s gone so much,” she admits. Yet, she remains his fiercest supporter, joining him on book tours and comedy stages across the country.

The Legacy of the Murdochs

Tyrus and Ingrid Murdoch represent a modern American power dynamic. He provides the strength and the public voice, but she provides the structure, the business intellect, and the heart. From wrestling rings to emerald rings, and from weight-loss miracles to backyard reptile sanctuaries, their life is a vivid reminder that the most successful unions aren’t those that are perfect—but those that are unbreakable.

As they celebrate their official anniversary this year, one thing is certain: in the world of the Murdochs, the only thing more exotic than the animals in their backyard is the extraordinary love they share.