WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman Recovers from Gallbladder Rupture

Fred Ottman, a WWE Hall of Fame inductee known for his roles as Typhoon, Tugboat and The Shockmaster, revealed on Sunday that he has spent the past 30 days hospitalized in St. Petersburg, Florida, following a ruptured gallbladder that triggered a life-threatening infection.

The 69-year-old wrestler shared the details in an Instagram video, explaining that the gallbladder rupture released toxins into his body, leading to a severe infection that affected his organs, including his kidneys. Doctors informed his wife that delaying treatment by even one more day could have been fatal. "If I would have waited one more day, the doctors told my wife I probably wouldn't be here with you, be able to talk to you guys," Ottman said. He added that the ordeal brought him close to needing dialysis but that medical intervention prevented that outcome.

Ottman described the physical toll as significant, noting he has lost substantial muscle mass and has been relearning how to walk after being bedridden. "I've lost a lot of muscle mass. I've lost a lot of different things. It's been a brutal fight. I've been learning how to walk again," he said. Despite the challenges, he emphasized his progress,...