Fred Ottman
Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born
August 10th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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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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