Marco Jaggi (born January 12, 1980) is a Swiss professional wrestler and trainer who performs under the ring name Ares (also styled Are$). Born in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, he became a prominent figure on the European independent wrestling scene during the 2000s and is recognized for both his in-ring work and his role developing new talent. His career blends tag-team success with solo appearances and training duties.
Career overview
Ares rose to wider attention as a founding member of the group Swiss Money Holding, a trio that featured two other Swiss wrestlers and became one of Europe's leading tag teams in the 2000s. The collective mixed technical wrestling, strong-style strikes, and teamwork to capture championships and headline events across the continent. For more on his professional background and credits see his profile.
Teams, partners and titles
The best known pairing in Jaggi's career was his partnership with Claudio Castagnoli and Marc Roudin. That alliance frequently performed as a trio, rotating members for tag matches under the Freebird Rule, which allows any two members of a larger team to defend a tag title. His work with Claudio Castagnoli and Roudin helped the group win championships and maintain a high profile across national promotions.
- Swiss Money Holding won titles and defended belts in multiple countries, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom and their native Switzerland.
- Under the Freebird Rule, Ares was part of an IPW:UK Tag Team Championship reign that lasted a record twelve months for that promotion.
Wrestling style and training
Ares's in-ring approach is often described as a mix of technical grappling and hard-hitting offense. Over time he expanded his role beyond competing by teaching and coaching less-experienced wrestlers. As a trainer he has been involved in preparing performers for the physical and theatrical demands of modern independent wrestling, passing on fundamentals such as ring psychology, safe impact techniques, and tag-team coordination.
Personal life and significance
In 2008 Marco Jaggi married American wrestler Allison Danger. The couple have one daughter and have combined family life with ongoing involvement in the independent wrestling community. Ares's significance lies in his contribution to the visibility of Swiss wrestling talent in Europe and his influence on a generation of wrestlers who worked with him or trained under him.
While best known for his tag-team achievements, Ares's career exemplifies the dual role many independent wrestlers occupy: performer and mentor. His decade-plus presence at the forefront of European tag wrestling helped shape the regional scene and provided a bridge for Swiss competitors seeking opportunities abroad.