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Fred Ottman
AKA: Tugboat · Typhoon · The Shockmaster · Big Bubba the Belt Collector · U.S. Steel
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Born: 1956
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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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.
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.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mortal Kombat: Conquest | 1998 | Z'dak |
| Clash of the Champions | 1988 | The Shockmaster |
| WWF Wrestling Challenge | 1986 | Tugboat |
| WWE Saturday Night's Main Event | 1985 | Tugboat |