Motor City Machine Guns Make AEW Debut in Michigan

Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley debuted for AEW in Detroit, Michigan, marking a significant moment in their wrestling careers after leaving WWE.

<p>Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, known as the Motor City Machine Guns, made their debut for AEW on Thursday in Detroit, Michigan, shortly after their 90-day clauses expired following their release from WWE.</p><p>The duo opened the episode of Collision and participated in a storyline where they aided the Bang Bang Gang against the Death Riders. Sabin expressed his gratitude to fans on social media, calling the experience one of his favorite career moments.</p><p>Motor City Machine Guns have a storied history in professional wrestling, having held titles in various promotions including TNA, ROH, WWE, and NJPW. They joined WWE in 2024 but had a brief tenure before their release in April. Speculation suggests that the AEW tag team division may soon expand with the potential addition of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who also recently left WWE.</p>