Fred Ottman

Fred Ottman

  • Birthday: 8/10/1956
  • Place of birth: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Tugboat, Typhoon, The Shockmaster, Big Bubba the Belt Collector, U.S. Steel, Big Man Steel, Tugboat Thomas, The Super Shockmaster, Tugboat Tanna

Biography

Fred Ottman is a retired American professional wrestler best known as Tugboat or Typhoon, and for teaming with John "Earthquake" Tenta as The Natural Disasters in the World Wrestling Federation. Ottman is also well known for his infamous Shockmaster gimmick in World Championship Wrestling. In WWF, he is a one-time Tag Team Champion. Personal life Ottman retired from wrestling after WCW folded in 2001. Ottman was one of the participants of the 20 Man Gimmick Battle Royal match at WrestleMania X-Seven as Tugboat. He now lives in Lakeland, Florida and works as a safety manager for Gaffin Industrial Services, a building cleaning service. He also coaches the little league team of his two sons and daughter, Berkley, Beau, and Bailey.

Filmography

WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
Release date: 10/16/1993

WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts

Role(s): Typhoon

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2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Release date: 6/27/1991

2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars

Role(s): Tugboat

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3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Release date: 6/25/1992

3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars

Role(s): Typhoon

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WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Release date: 3/1/1993

WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches

Role(s): Typhoon

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WWE WrestleFest '92
Release date: 7/23/1992

WWE WrestleFest '92

Role(s): Typhoon

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