Motor City Machine Guns Win WWE SmackDown Debut, Set for Title Shot Against DIY Next Week
The night kicked off with the first three-way tag match featuring #DIY and the Street Profits alongside Pretty Deadly. The match ended in controversy when both Montez Ford and Tommaso Ciampa scored simultaneous pins. However, referee Jessika Carr ruled in favor of #DIY, determining that Ciampa had pinned the legal man, Kit Wilson, while Ford's pin on Elton Prince did not count. Despite the frustration from the Street Profits, #DIY advanced to the next round.
In an electrifying start to their WWE careers, the Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG), comprising Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, emerged victorious in their debut on WWE SmackDown. They will now face off against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) next week for the chance to become the new No. 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
The excitement began when SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Los Garza (Angel and Humberto) would compete against a mystery tag team, which fans quickly speculated to be the Motor City Machine Guns. This speculation was confirmed when WWE released a social media video hours before SmackDown, showcasing Aldis signing the contracts with Shelley and Sabin. Aldis also revealed that A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) would join the fray, setting the stage for a thrilling triple threat match.
The night kicked off with the first three-way tag match featuring #DIY and the Street Profits alongside Pretty Deadly. The match ended in controversy when both Montez Ford and Tommaso Ciampa scored simultaneous pins. However, referee Jessika Carr ruled in favor of #DIY, determining that Ciampa had pinned the legal man, Kit Wilson, while Ford's pin on Elton Prince did not count. Despite the frustration from the Street Profits, #DIY advanced to the next round.
In the second match, the Motor City Machine Guns showcased their legendary synergy and rapid-fire offense, swiftly taking control against A-Town Down Under and Los Garza. The match culminated in a thrilling finish, with Shelley scoring the pin and marking their first win in WWE.
With both matches concluded, the stage is set for an exciting clash between MCMG and #DIY, promising fans a historic tag team showdown that could potentially lead to a shot at the WWE Tag Team titles soon after their impressive debut. As the anticipation builds for next week, wrestling enthusiasts are eager to see if the Motor City Machine Guns can continue their momentum and claim their place among WWE’s elite tag teams.
