The Rockers
Real names: (SM) Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (MJ) Martin Jannetty
Hometown: (SM) San Antonio, TX (MJ) Columbus, GA
Membership: Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty
A.K.A.: (SM) Sean Michaels, the Heartbreak Kid (MJ) Marty Oats (both) the Midnight Rockers
Finisher: Rocker-plex
Background: Just two guys who liked to party
The pair who would be the Rockers met in Kansas City. There was a brawl and the pair met in the chaos. They parted on good terms, but by chance they met up in Minnesota. Verne Gagne was trying to appeal to the modern folks, so for his heroes he put what he figured were just two pretty boys out front. He assumed they would be good for photo ops and not much else.
They were good, real good. Michaels especially; that's when McMahon made them an offer.
Heading east, they arrived in the late 80s. There was some splash but not enough, at least not enough for Michaels. They ended the 80s on a sour note but the 90s would see the team end on a fairly definitive note and the ascent of the Heartbreak Kid.
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