Brodus Clay / Tyrus

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Brodus Clay / Tyrus, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

George Murdoch was born in Pasadena, California on February 21, 1973, and he is currently 52 years old.

Brodus Clay / Tyrus is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameGeorge Murdoch
• Ring Names
  • Tyrus (September 16, 2014 - August 27, 2023)
  • Brodus Clay (May 27, 2010 - March 26, 2016)
  • The Monstrous BC (October 11, 2014 - December 6, 2014)
  • G-Rilla (September 7, 2006 - May 26, 2010)
• Born February 21, 1973 (age 52)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlacePasadena, California
• Billed From
  • Pasadena, California (September 9, 2006 - Present)
  • Planet Funk (August 4, 2011 - December 16, 2013)
• Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
• Weight
  • 375 lbs (170 kg)
• NicknamesThe Manster; The Great American Smash; The Man Dinosaur; The Fixer; The Funkasaurus; The Main Event Playa

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (September 7, 2006 - August 27, 2023)
  • Actor (September 8, 2012 - December 31, 2021)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionNWA	March 21, 2021	August 27, 2023
  PromotionIMPACT	January 11, 2018	April 18, 2018
  PromotionTNA	September 16, 2014	August 18, 2017
  PromotionWWEBrand NXT	April 3, 2014	June 12, 2014
  PromotionWWE	August 29, 2011	April 2, 2014
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	March 7, 2011	August 28, 2011
  PromotionWWEBrand NXT	December 7, 2010	March 1, 2011
  PromotionFCW	March 18, 2010	October 21, 2011
  PromotionFCW	June 26, 2007	February 4, 2008
  PromotionDSW	September 9, 2006	March 9, 2007

• Images History

  

  Sep 2014

  

  Dec 2013

  

  Jan 2012

  

  Sep 2006

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face		January 11, 2018	August 27, 2023
  Heel		January 6, 2017	January 10, 2018
  Face		January 19, 2016	January 5, 2017
  Heel		December 16, 2013	January 18, 2016
  Face		January 9, 2012	December 15, 2013
  Heel		February 15, 2010	January 8, 2012
  Face		November 30, 2006	February 14, 2010
  Heel		September 7, 2006	November 29, 2006

• Finishers

  • G-Grip - Tongan Death Grip into a Chokeslam (September 16, 2014 - August 27, 2023)
  • ICU Spike - Asiatic spike (September 16, 2014 - August 27, 2023)
  • Splat - Running Jumping Splash (May 27, 2010 - June 12, 2014)
  • Ah Funk It! / What the Funk? / Fall of Humanity - Running Crossbody (May 27, 2010 - June 12, 2014)
  • G-Grip - Tongan Death Grip into a Chokeslam (September 9, 2006 - May 26, 2010)
  • ICU - Diving Splash (September 9, 2006 - May 26, 2010)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Shame on You" by Dado Millman - Single (March 21, 2021 - August 27, 2023)
  • Theme Song"Under Attack" by Dale Oliver - Single (September 16, 2014 - April 18, 2018)
  • Theme Song"Ain't No Party" by Jim Johnston - Single (December 23, 2013 - June 12, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Somebody Call My Momma" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 9, 2012 - December 16, 2013)
  • Theme Song"Rip It Up" by Josh Powell & Marc Williams - Single (August 4, 2011 - November 7, 2011)

Titles & Accomplishments

• National Wrestling Alliance

  • x1 NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
  • x1 NWA World Television Championship

• Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling

  • 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • TNA Bound for Gold Winner (2015)
  • WWE Slammy Award - Best Dancer of the Year (2012)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Idolmania Sports Management - Jordan Clearwater, Marshe Rockett, Rashad Cameron / BLK Jeez / Sabian, Austin Idol, Cyon (December 6, 2021 - December 7, 2022)
  • Team Dixie - Dixie Carter, Drake Maverick / Rockstar Spud, EC3 (September 16, 2014 - October 15, 2014)
  • Tons of Funk - Albert / Tensai / Matt Bloom (February 11, 2013 - December 16, 2013)
  • The Colossal Connection - Tonga Loa (May 27, 2010 - September 18, 2010)
  • Urban Assault - Eric Escobar, Sonny Siaki (September 8, 2006 - November 30, 2006)
  • Freakin Deacon & G-Rilla - Luke / Doc Gallows (January 18, 2007 - March 22, 2007)
  • Urban Assault - Sonny Siaki, Manu / Afa Jr., Eric Perez (June 8, 2006 - February 4, 2007)
• Managers
  • Austin Idol (April 20, 2021 - December 7, 2022)
  • Alberto Del Rio / Alberto El Patrón, Ricardo Rodriguez (February 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011)
  • Ted DiBiase Jr., Maryse (December 7, 2010 - February 1, 2011)
  • Naomi
  • Cameron
• Managed WrestlersAlberto Del Rio / Alberto El Patrón, EC3, LA Knight / Eli Drake

Brodus Clay Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

WWE 2K14

WWE '13

WWE '12