The Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, have signed with WWE and are expected to debut on NXT as soon as its premiere on the CW Network on October 1. This signing follows months of speculation and rumors about their next move after their TNA contracts expired in April. The duo, who are one of the most influential tag teams in independent wrestling, had brief appearances with AEW but ultimately chose WWE. Their debut is highly anticipated by fans, especially after Shelley posted, then deleted, an Instagram story hinting at their NXT debut. WWE is heavily promoting the NXT premiere with other big names like CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair also set to appear.