The long-standing tag team wrestling history has got its moment: the Motor City Machine Guns wrestlers Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are going to be the new owners of WWE World Tag Team championship belts. Regarded as the most popular team in the current WWE roster, Shelley and Sabin had to capture the titles in their third WWE match, defeating none other than The Bloodline opponents. This victory must be considered a career-defining moment for the Motor City Machine Guns and proves that these two can shine on the biggest of stages.
Veselin becoming the Number One Contender’s Tournament winner
The night started with Shelley and Sabin going into the WWE World Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders final match. Their rivals were the top DIY talents of Tommy Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. DIY had a great back-and-forth match against the Motor City Machine Guns that must have delivered an energetic show to the fans and ended with DIY being subdued enough for the Machine Guns to earn another shot at the gold later on. The victory has given the fans something to celebrate for Shelley and Sabin, except for the interruption of The Bloodline that followed the win.
Kevin Steen’s Bloodline challenges the Motor City Machine Guns
After the Motor City Machine Guns won their tournament, they were confronted by The Bloodline, who had no time to wait. Solo Sikoa, in an interview, called out Shelley and Sabin for an immediate title match without any hesitation. Seeking the moment when they would make a name for themselves, the Motor City Machine Guns accepted the challenge and found themselves in a climactic match against one of the toughest factions in the WWE.
The triple threat title match brought in The Usos and Roman Reigns, making carnage in the ring before the end of the show. Still, the British duo did not allow distractions to overwhelm them, and, as it is expected, they proved once again to be quite relentless. Finally, they conquered and defeated The Bloodline to clinch the WWE World Tag Team Championship. The win not only secured their status amongst some of the company’s greatest talent. But fans who have watched these stars progress from independent promotion to the WWE.
Matt Hardy Shares His Admiration for the New Champions
During the Motor City Machine Guns’ triumph, no one ignored the eye and the win, even wrestling legend and ex-WWE World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy. Despite Hardy’s accomplishments in tag team wrestling, he joined Snapchat to congratulate Shelley and Sabin on WWE. While appreciating the skills of Rising, Hardy described Motor City Machine Guns as one of the best tag teams of that era and thanked them for being talented and full of energy when performing each fight.
Being one-half of the current TNA World Tag Team Champions, Hardy’s seal of approval meant a lot, and his words sink well into the hearts of fans who consider the likes of Shelley and Sabin modern-day legends. The MCMG have been noted for their technical approach and form-tackling ability in the WWE ring, and the victory they got indicated a major milestone in their professional career.
Final Thoughts
The Motor City Machine Guns, who climbed to the very top of WWE’s tag team division in such a short time, show that no matter how impressive a team may be for years all over the world, it still has the power to attract fans in a company. Sabin and Shelley defeating formidable opponents in the DIY and The Bloodline gives them more value and a new title to their collections as talented wrestlers.
This victory opens new doors for WWE’s tag team division, bringing in a fresh dynamic with seasoned champions who can deliver electrifying performances. For the Motor City Machine Guns, capturing the WWE World Tag Team Championship is a fitting reward for their dedication and hard work, and fans are eager to see how their reign will shape the future of tag team wrestling.
