Summary

Chris Sabin has confirmed that he and Alex Shelley are no longer with WWE, bringing official clarity to Motor City Machine Guns' exit after the latest round of roster cuts on April 24.

Sabin and Shelley arrived in WWE in the fall of 2024 and made an immediate impact. In just their second match, they won the WWE Tag Team Championship and quickly became one of the most recognizable veteran teams in the division.

Sabin confirms the Motor City Machine Guns release

The update came directly from Sabin, who acknowledged that WWE had released both members of Motor City Machine Guns. That confirmation follows several days of discussion around the company's April 24 departures and removes any doubt about the team's status.

Shelley and Sabin leave behind a short but notable WWE run, one that saw them step into the tag title picture almost immediately after arriving.

What the release means for Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley

Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley immediately become one of the more interesting veteran teams to watch outside WWE, especially with interest already surfacing elsewhere. That includes Robbie Eagles challenging Motor City Machine Guns after an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team title win, which shows there is already attention on what their next move could be.

Their exit also takes an experienced act out of WWE's tag team mix. Motor City Machine Guns were established names long before arriving in the company, and their release leaves WWE without a team that added credibility and depth the moment it showed up.

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