Fred Ottman

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Fred Ottman - Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born

August 10th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

Competed in professional wrestling from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. Gained prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name Tugboat and later as Typhoon in the Natural Disasters tag team. Participated in notable wrestling events and storylines throughout career. Transitioned to wrestling in various promotions after leaving WWF.

Won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Typhoon

Competed in WrestleMania events

Part of the Natural Disasters with Earthquake

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