Much like his wrestling career, Marty Jannetty’s marriage with his wife, Jessica Barnes, has its own happy and tough moments.
Jannetty, one-half of the iconic tag team “The Rockers” alongside Shawn Michaels, has had his fair share of fame and challenges in the wrestling world.
However, there is a personal life that often remains hidden from the spotlight behind this public figure.
Fredrick Martin ‘Marty’ Jannetty is a well-known American retired professional wrestler. He was born on February 3, 1960, in Columbus, Georgia.
Jannetty has played for several promotions, such as World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling, as well as the American Wrestling Association.
Throughout his career of over three decades, he has won a total of 20 championships. He is widely popular for being part of the tag team ‘The Rockers’ during the 1980s.
‘The Rockers’ duo Jannetty and Michaels won several regional titles and became two-time AWA World Tag Team Championships.
Jannetty also became a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and World Tag Team Champion after splitting from Michaels in early 1992.
Marty Jannetty Wife: Jessica Barnes
Marty Jannetty and Jessica Barnes’ love story intertwines the worlds of wrestling and personal connections.
Jessica came into the spotlight after becoming the wife of a renowned American professional wrestler.
It’s not known how the two first crossed paths. However, it is reported that they have been together for over 20 years.
Marty’s wife, Jessica, only got involved in the wrestling industry after their relationship started.
As per reports, the duo dated for several years and eventually walked down the aisle in the year 2010.
Despite the challenges of Jannety’s wrestling career, his wife Jessica stood by his side as a source of strength and stability.
Together, they built a life beyond the glitz and glamour of the wrestling world.
Marty Jannetty Kids
The couple doesn’t have children of their own. However, Marty has embraced his role as a parent to his child from a previous relationship.
This dynamic has allowed him to create a blended family where love, understanding, and respect are key components.
The wrestling star has a daughter, Bianca Marchionni, from his previous relationship with a mysterious woman.
Interestingly, he only met his daughter for the first time in 2014 on her 23rd birthday. The father-daughter duo have had a close relationship since they first met.
Jannetty later admitted that he was very nervous meeting her for the first time despite portraying an image of a “badass” over the years.
In light of his Facebook post in March 2020, she takes on him for not being scared of anything.
Jannetty has expressed his deep love for his only kid and the joy he finds in being a part of her life.
Marty Jannetty And Dark Side Of The Ring Controversy
The WWE legend recently made headlines after being featured on the Dark Side of the Ring season finale.
Jannetty’s wrestling ventures were prone to controversy. He even made headlines after claiming that he “made a man disappear” when he was thirteen.
Based on his claims, the man was allegedly trying to rape him, and he made the guy disappear.
Jannetty backed off that story when the police were at his house and said that it was a pro wrestling angle.
Nevertheless, this kind of post is nothing new for the former wrestler. Viewers get to see his crazy posts on his social media time and again.
