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WWE legend Fred Ottman, known in the ring as Typhoon, opened up Sunday about a health hazard that caused him an extended hospital stay last month.
The former pro wrestler said he had been in the hospital for about 30 days and wanted to let his fans, family and loved ones know that he was okay, but that he wasn’t “out of the woods yet.”
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Former professional wrestler Fred Ottman attends ToyCon 2020 at Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
“Unfortunately, my gallbladder exploded inside me and it released a lot 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 for the infection, if I would have waited one more day, the doctors told my wife I probably wouldn’t be here with you or be able to talk to 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 battle. I’ve learned to walk again. It’s been a battle, it’s been a battle.”
Former pro wrestling stars such as Demolition, Bryan Clark and others sent their condolences to Ottman on Instagram.
The 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 for Championship Wrestling in Georgia. He appeared in several territories before making his World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) debut as Tugboat in 1989.
He was reintroduced as Typhoon in 1991 and one half of the tag team known as The Natural Disasters with Earthquake. He had a stint in World Championship Wrestling as The Shockmaster in 1993 and 1994 before another stint in the WWF.
Ottman wrestled elsewhere after his final WWF stint in 1994. He appeared in a 20-man battle royal at WrestleMania 17.
Typhon in the ring during a July 9, 1991 WWE event. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)
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Last year he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with Earthquake.
