WWE legend reveals harrowing health battle: 'It’s been a fight'

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WWE legend Fred Ottman, known in the ring as Typhoon, opened up on Sunday about a health scare that caused him a lengthy hospital stay last month.

The former pro wrestler said he had been in the hospital for about 30 days and wanted to let his fans, family and loved ones know that he was doing OK, but wasn’t "out of the woods yet."

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Former professional wrestler Fred Ottman attends ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

"Unfortunately, my gallbladder exploded inside of me and it released a bunch of poison into my body," Ottman said. "So, I’ve been on my back for 30 days. The doctors have been amazing – my surgeons and that stuff. I had a major infection along with some of the stuff I’ve been dealing with. As far as infection goes, if I would’ve waited one more day, the doctors told my wife that I probably wouldn’t be here with you or be able to talk to you guys. God bless.

"But I’m here, I lost a lot of muscle mass. I’ve lost a lot of different things. It’s been a brutal fight. I’ve been learning how to walk again. It’s been a fight, it’s been a fight."

Former pro wrestling stars, including tag team Demolition, Bryan Clark and others sent their condolences to Ottman on Instagram.

Typhoon poses for a photo during his WWE days. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images)

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