Backstage News On The WWE Return Status Of The Motor City Machine Guns Amid Their TV Absence

According to PWInsider.com, pro wrestling legends and WWE stars the Motor City Machine Guns, consisting of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, are set to work at this weekend’s AAA taping. They have been absent from WWE television for nearly two months. The report also mentions that AAA's show on January 17th will mark the promotion's debut on FOX Mexico.

The upcoming show is expected to feature prominent names, including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, The Judgment Day's AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio, El Hijo del Vikingo, Penta, Rey Fenix, El Grande Americano, and Dragon Lee.

Shelley and Sabin last appeared on WWE television on the November 21, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown. In that episode, they teamed up with Rey Fenix, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura to compete against Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo in a Survivor Series Elimination Match. The MFTs emerged victorious in that bout.