Marty Jannetty

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Marty Jannetty - Athletes & Sports Figures born February 3rd, 1960
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A professional wrestler with a significant career in the wrestling industry, achieved fame as part of the tag team The Rockers alongside Shawn Michaels. Competed in major promotions, including WWF, and won the WWF Tag Team Championship. Known for a high-flying wrestling style and charismatic persona, contributed to the popularity of tag team wrestling during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Won the WWF Tag Team Championship with The Rockers

Part of memorable feuds with teams like The Hart Foundation

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