Motor City Machine Guns Set to Debut on WWE Smackdown

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is abuzz with the anticipated debut of a new tag team on the October 18 episode of Smackdown. The wrestling community is speculating that the duo will be the famed Motor City Machine Guns, composed of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin.

Multiple sources, including eyewitness accounts, have reported sightings of Sabin and Shelley at an airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. This location is notably close to Columbia, South Carolina, the host city for the upcoming episode of Smackdown.

The Motor City Machine Guns have been a significant force in the professional wrestling scene, making their mark in various promotions since their formation in the early 2000s. They are particularly credited with influencing the modern style of tag team wrestling adopted by major promotions today. Teams such as WWE’s D.I.Y. and AEW’s Young Bucks are considered to have been inspired by the MCMG’s innovative approaches.

The duo originally signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2007, where they became three-time TNA Tag Team Champions. Their success is not limited to TNA, as they have also claimed titles in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and participated in prestigious global events.

In recent weeks, WWE has teased their debut, featuring cryptic messages and symbols associated with the team. Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis further hinted at their arrival when he announced a “special team” would face Los Garza‘s Angel and Berto, piquing fan interest.

Wrestling fans are eagerly awaiting to see how the Motor City Machine Guns will integrate into WWE’s tag team landscape, particularly potential conflicts with teams such as D.I.Y., The Street Profits, and the reigning champions, A-Town Down Under.

Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are also accomplished singles competitors, with Sabin recently securing his 10th TNA X-Division title. Shelley’s accolades include previous TNA X-Division and World Champion titles, making their debut on WWE Smackdown a potentially pivotal moment for the duo.

Friday night’s Smackdown episode, airing at 8 p.m. EST on the USA Network, promises to reveal the future of one of wrestling’s most beloved tag teams as they enter a new arena at WWE.