Marty Jannetty

Marty Jannetty is an American professional wrestler best known for teaming with Shawn Michaels as The Midnight Rockers and later The Rockers.

Marty Jannetty is an American professional wrestler best known for teaming with Shawn Michaels as The Midnight Rockers and later The Rockers. He worked in promotions including the American Wrestling Association and World Wrestling Federation, and won championships in both tag team and singles competition. Born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1960, Jannetty began his career in the early 1980s.

Early life and career beginnings

Jannetty was born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1960 and entered professional wrestling in the early 1980s. He first worked in smaller regional promotions, including National Wrestling Alliance territories.

Tag team success with Shawn Michaels

Jannetty became widely known through his partnership with Shawn Michaels, first as The Midnight Rockers and later as The Rockers. The duo achieved notable success in the American Wrestling Association, including two AWA World Tag Team Championship reigns.

World Wrestling Federation career

After joining the World Wrestling Federation, Jannetty continued as part of The Rockers and later wrestled as a singles competitor. His WWF accomplishments included the Intercontinental Championship and a Tag Team Championship with the 1-2-3 Kid.

Legacy

Jannetty is remembered as a prominent tag team wrestler from the 1980s and early 1990s. His career is often discussed in relation to Shawn Michaels, who became one of wrestling's biggest stars after their split.