Motor City Machine Guns Blaze Trail to WWE Tag Team Glory
WWE’s most modern champions, the Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG), mirror on their beautiful title victory and the course that led them to wrestling’s grandest degree.
The electrifying duo of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, long celebrated with the aid of enthusiasts and peers, these days clinched the WWE Tag Team Championship in a wonderful disillusioned, marking a thrilling chapter of their storied wrestling careers. Following their contract expiration with TNA on April 1, the 2 had lingered in loose company for months, fueling intense speculation across the wrestling community approximately their subsequent circulate. The anticipation culminated with their September signing to WWE, a decision that has simply paid off as they now preserve WWE gold.
Their WWE adventure began with explosive momentum, as the Machine Guns secured a decisive debut victory towards formidable teams Los Garza and A-Town Down Under on the October 18 episode of WWE Smackdown. They accompanied it up with some other announcement win over #DIY, earning their shot at the titles. Their title bout arrived unexpectedly, supplying MCMG with an surprising but welcome assignment: facing Solo Sikoa and pinnacle contenders Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa. Against the odds, the Machine Guns stunned fans and wrestlers alike with their skill, securing the WWE Tag Team Championship and solidifying their status as one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history.
Reflecting on this monumental moment, Chris Sabin shared his disbelief and joy on WWE SmackDown LowDown: “I think it’s still sinking in. I’m almost kind of speechless. It’s kind of unheard of to be on the fast track to success like this in WWE, but this is exactly what we came here to do. We came here to prove that we’re one of the greatest tag teams of all time, and there’s only one place you can do that, and that’s right here in WWE.”
For Alex Shelley, the victory is just the beginning. In an equally impassioned interview, Shelley emphasized that the title win was a testament to their skills, though the challenge of maintaining their standing now looms large. “Quite frankly, it doesn’t matter what we did last week or even an hour ago,” Shelley said. “What matters right now is that we’re champions, and we have to hold on to these. The hard work’s just beginning, but you didn’t see nothing yet. We’re the greatest of all time for a reason. We’re going to prove it to the WWE Universe.”
As congratulations poured in from around the wrestling world, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, also referred to as The Game, introduced a personal touch to the celebration. Known for his lifestyle of taking behind the curtain pictures with new champions, Triple H commemorated MCMG with a congratulatory put up on X, the platform formerly referred to as Twitter. The publish resonated with fans, taking pictures the respect and reputation MCMG has earned. Triple H wrote:
“On one hand… a long time coming. On the other hand… three matches in @WWE, and they’re already champions. Congratulations to the Motor City Machine Guns @AlexShelley313 & @SuperChrisSabin.”
MCMG’s WWE journey is simply beginning, however this victory serves as a declaration that they’re right here to compete at the best level. Their adventure from TNA to WWE champions is a testament to their willpower, talent, and simple chemistry. With the WWE Universe now fully captivated by using their dynamic performances, the wrestling global eagerly anticipates what comes next for this unstoppable duo.
H/T: Fightful for the above transcription.
