Marty Jannetty’s family release statement following recent amputation
WWE veteran Marty Jannetty’s family has released a statement addressing his foot amputation.
Jannetty recently underwent a foot amputation, according to comments from Eddy Mansfield during his appearance on the Monte & The Pharaoh YouTube channel.
Shortly after, a photo of Jannetty in a wheelchair with his foot wrapped was posted online and went viral. Now, Jannetty’s family has addressed the photo and shared their statement on Jannetty’s status.
“The Jannetty family is issuing this statement to address the recent circulation of private medical information and photographs involving Marty Jannetty. Over the past year, we have chosen to keep Marty’s health matters private, and we stand firmly by that decision. However, due to widespread speculation, unauthorized posts, and ongoing commentary across social media and wrestling news outlets, we feel it is necessary to provide accurate information,” shared Addie Jannetty, Marty Jannetty’s wife, on Facebook.
“Marty recently underwent a below‑the‑knee amputation. The photograph currently being shared online is authentic. It is not AI‑generated, altered, or manipulated in any way. It was taken by his wife to document his medical journey. The procedure was performed on April 1, 2026, by Dr. Leland McCluskey, who successfully removed all infected bone. The surgery went as expected, and Marty is now focusing on recovery, pain management, and long‑term healing. We respectfully request privacy during this time as Marty continues his rehabilitation. An additional, more detailed update will be provided when the family is ready. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has reached out with genuine concern, compassion, and support. Your kindness has been felt and deeply appreciated,” the statement further read.
Eddy Mansfield believes Marty Jannetty should be in the WWE Hall of Fame
Despite a successful WWE career in the early 1990s and a tag-team run with Shawn Michaels, Jannetty has yet to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Speaking on the above-mentioned video, Mansfield expressed his belief that Jannetty should be in the Hall of Fame.
“He should be in the Hall of Fame. Without a shadow of a doubt, he should be. And Shawn Michaels should be the guy who’s introducing him into the Hall of Fame. How come he hadn’t done that?”
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