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WWE legend Fred Ottman, known in the ring as Typhoon, spoke Sunday about a health issue that led to a lengthy hospital stay last month.
The former professional wrestler said he had been in the hospital for about 30 days and wanted his fans, family and loved ones to know that he was okay, but not “out of the woods” yet.
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Former professional wrestler Fred Ottman attends ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
“Unfortunately, my gallbladder exploded inside me and released a large amount of poison into my body,” Ottman said. “So, I’ve been on my back for 30 days. The doctors have been amazing: my surgeons and stuff. I had a major infection along with some of the things I’ve been dealing with. As far as the infection goes, if I had waited one more day, the doctors told my wife I probably wouldn’t be here with you and wouldn’t be able to talk to you. God bless you.
“But I’m here, I lost a lot of muscle mass. I’ve lost a lot of different things. It’s been a brutal fight. I’ve been learning to walk again. It’s been a fight, it’s been a fight.”
Former pro wrestling stars such as Demolition, Bryan Clark and others sent their condolences to Ottman on Instagram.
Typhoon poses for a photo during his WWE days. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)
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The 69-year-old began his professional wrestling career in 1985 and was known as Sigfried when he debuted in Championship Wrestling in Georgia. He performed in several territories before debuting in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) as Tugboat in 1989.
He was reintroduced as Typhoon in 1991 and half of the team known as The Natural Disasters with Earthquake. He had a stint in World Championship Wrestling as The Shockmaster in 1993 and 1994 before having one more stint in the WWF.
Ottman wrestled elsewhere after his final stint in the WWF in 1994. He appeared in a 20-man battle royal at WrestleMania 17.
Typhoon in the ring during a WWE event on July 9, 1991. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)
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Last year, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with Earthquake.
