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By Fernando Quiles Jr
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WWE legend Fred Ottman, known as "Typhoon" among other names in the professional wrestling business, has been battling a serious health issue. In a video posted on his Instagram, the iconic former tag team wrestler revealed that his gallbladder "exploded," and he's been hospitalized for a month. Ottman's wife was told by doctors that he risked death if he hadn't sought out medical attention as quickly as he did.
It's been a scary situation for "Typhoon," who had to be placed on dialysis, but only temporarily. There is good news for the former WWE Tag Team Champion. Ottman was scheduled to be released from the hospital on Monday.
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Fred Ottman's Legacy
As mentioned, Ottman has played other notable roles throughout his career. He was known as "Tugboat" during his first WWE run. In 1991, Ottman turned heel and aligned with Earthquake to form The Natural Disasters. The two even won the WWE Tag Team Championship when Ottman donned the "Typhoon" persona.
Ottman was also the infamous "Shockmaster" in WCW. The character was marred by a botch that is still widely considered to be one of the biggest blunders in wrestling history. Ottman played the character and was set to introduce himself by smashing a wall. Instead, Ottman tripped, and his helmet fell off.
At age 69, Ottman's in-ring days are long gone. He was last seen performing back in 2009, defeating Jason Static with the "Tugboat" gimmick.
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