Fred Ottman Shares Hospital Release Update After Emergency Surgery

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Fred Ottman was released from the hospital on February 24, 2026, following emergency surgery related to a ruptured gallbladder that caused a severe infection and was nearly fatal. The WWE Hall of Famer, known as Tugboat, Typhoon, and The Shockmaster, posted a video update revealing doctors kept him hospitalized longer than expected due to the intensity of the surgery. Ottman is now home in Florida with his wife Sheila and home health care assistance, beginning what he expects to be a lengthy recovery process.