As we previously reported here on eWn, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are scheduled to appear on Smash Wrestling’s show in London, Ontario, Canada on April 21, which also happens to be the same night as TNA’s post-Rebellion TV tapings.
It was rumored that the duo’s contracts with TNA would expire soon, and now Fightful Select has shared an update on their TNA status.
The report states, ”PWInsider reported that some indicated to them that Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley’s TNA contracts may be up soon. The sources that we spoke to claimed that it would be within the month, but inquiries to both Shelley and Sabin directly went unreturned. However, sources near TNA did tell us that they believe it was true.”
‘‘We’ve also heard a little more. We’re told that TNA’s offers of late have been categorically different than what many were expecting, especially after some of the talent meetings held in recent months. While we can’t speak to the Motor City Machine Guns specifically, we’ve heard that some talent are instead being offered per-date deals instead of full on contracts. We’re working to find out if that is widespread. Motor City Machine Guns were announced as having signed new TNA deals on March 23 of last year.”
The Motor City Machine Guns returned to TNA at Slammiversary 2020. Since returning, Sabin has cemented himself as a two-time X-Division Champion while Shelley became the TNA World Champion.
The Motor City Machine Guns, consisting of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, have been making waves in the world of professional wrestling. However, recent reports suggest that their contracts with TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) may be coming to an end soon.
According to Fightful Select, sources close to TNA have indicated that Sabin and Shelley’s contracts could expire within the month. Although the wrestlers themselves have not responded to inquiries about their contract status, insiders within TNA believe that the rumors are true.
Interestingly, it seems that TNA’s recent contract offers have been different from what many wrestlers were expecting. In particular, some talent have been offered per-date deals instead of full contracts. It remains to be seen if this is a widespread change in TNA’s approach to contracts.
The Motor City Machine Guns made their return to TNA at Slammiversary 2020, and they have since achieved significant success. Sabin has become a two-time X-Division Champion, while Shelley has held the prestigious TNA World Championship.
The potential departure of the Motor City Machine Guns from TNA would undoubtedly be a loss for the promotion. The duo has proven themselves to be incredibly talented and popular among fans. Their high-flying and innovative wrestling style has captivated audiences around the world.
If Sabin and Shelley do leave TNA, it will be interesting to see where they land next. Both wrestlers have a wealth of experience and could be valuable additions to any wrestling promotion. Their unique chemistry as a tag team is something that fans would love to see continue.
As for TNA, losing the Motor City Machine Guns would be a blow to their roster. However, the promotion has a history of reinventing itself and finding new talent to fill any gaps left by departing wrestlers. It will be intriguing to see how TNA adapts and moves forward if Sabin and Shelley indeed decide to move on.
In conclusion, the future of the Motor City Machine Guns in TNA remains uncertain. While rumors suggest that their contracts may be expiring soon, nothing has been confirmed. Wrestling fans will have to wait and see what happens next for this dynamic tag team and how it will impact the landscape of professional wrestling.