WWE Hall of Famer Fred Ottman Undergoes Vascular Surgery

Fred Ottman, a WWE Hall of Famer known by his ring names Tugboat, Typhoon, and The Shockmaster, recently underwent vascular surgery, with his friend and former WWE Women's Champion Leilani Kai sharing the news and asking fans to keep Ottman and his wife Sheila in their thoughts and prayers. Ottman is celebrated not only for his wrestling achievements, including winning the WWE Tag Team Championships with John Tenta as The Natural Disasters and their 2025 Hall of Fame induction, but also for his generosity and kindness outside the ring. His career spanned WWE from 1989 to 1994 and included a notable stint in WCW as The Shockmaster, a character remembered for one of wrestling's most infamous moments. The wrestling community has shown strong support for Ottman during his recovery, reflecting the respect he commands among fans and peers alike. Leilani Kai described him as larger than life with a big heart, emphasizing the care he shows to those around him. Ottman's legacy continues to impact wrestling fans, and his family remains connected to WWE, with his son working as a timekeeper and his nephews Cody and Dustin Rhodes being notable wrestlers.