Folks, the tag team world just got a little more interesting! The Motor City Machine Guns—Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin—have been the talk of the wrestling town for months. Their TNA contracts expired back in April, and the big question has been: Where will they go? WWE or AEW? It’s been a wild ride of speculation, but according to wrestling’s go-to insider, Dave Meltzer, it looks like Sabin and Shelley are packing their bags for WWE—but not just anywhere in WWE.
That’s right, folks. The Motor City Machine Guns, one of the most influential tag teams of their generation, will be rolling into… WWE NXT!
NXT – The New Home for Motor City Madness
Yep, you read that right. Despite their legendary status in tag team wrestling, Sabin and Shelley are reportedly set to make their debut under the NXT banner. But before you scratch your head wondering why these tag team vets are heading to WWE’s “developmental” brand, let’s be real: NXT isn’t exactly the minor leagues anymore. With their move to The CW on October 1 and big live events coming up, NXT is gearing up to feel more like a big-time main roster show.
And let’s not forget—Shelley and Sabin will bring a whole new level of tag team finesse to the NXT scene. These two could teach the younger talent a thing or two about high-flying, fast-paced action, while also reminding everyone why they’re one of the greatest tag teams to ever do it.
What to Expect in the Coming Weeks
The Motor City Machine Guns’ debut couldn’t come at a more opportune time. NXT has a stacked schedule of live shows coming up:
- October 1 – NXT makes its CW debut live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
- October 8 – Another live episode from St. Louis, Missouri, going head-to-head with AEW Dynamite.
- October 27 – The Halloween Havoc PLE in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which promises to be a spooktacular showdown.
Could Shelley and Sabin’s first match in NXT happen in front of the Chicago crowd on October 1? Or will we see them step into the ring on October 8 in St. Louis to really stick it to their old AEW buddies? Either way, you can bet the crowd will be on their feet.
Final Thoughts?
The Motor City Machine Guns are revving their engines for NXT, and let’s be honest: WWE just scored big time. Sabin and Shelley bring experience, innovation, and enough firepower to shake up NXT’s tag team division in ways we haven’t seen in years. AEW may have missed out, but WWE? They’re about to get some serious Motor City mayhem.