Motor City Machine Guns appear to have a clear next step following their WWE release, with multiple sources expecting them to land in AEW once their current deals expire.
According to Fightful, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley will officially be free agents in July. Their contracts are set to run through the standard post-release period following the WrestleMania 42 roster cuts.
Sources within TNA Wrestling indicated that the door remains open for a return, noting that the promotion would welcome them back at any time. However, those same sources believe AEW is the most likely destination. As of now, there has been no confirmed contact between AEW and the team.
There is already a recent history between both sides. Fightful reports that AEW made a strong push to sign the Motor City Machine Guns in 2024 and even presented a formal offer. WWE ultimately matched that deal, which led Sabin and Shelley to join the company instead. With that agreement now over, AEW’s previous interest could be revisited.
Backstage in WWE, the reaction from the team has been described as calm and professional. Those who spoke to Fightful said Sabin and Shelley accepted the situation and remain confident in their ability to stay active and perform at a high level moving forward. While they had hoped for more opportunities, they were satisfied with how they were used overall during their run.
Their involvement had slowed down in recent months, and they were not scheduled for recent WWE SmackDown tapings. That reduced presence may have signaled what was coming.
The Motor City Machine Guns joined WWE in late 2024 and made an immediate impact by winning the WWE Tag Team Championships in just their second match. Their run came to an end on April 24 as part of the broader roster cuts following WrestleMania 42.
With free agency approaching, AEW now stands as the most expected landing spot, though nothing has been finalized.
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