The recent SmackDown event left fans stunned as the Motor City Machine Guns, comprised of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, lost their WWE Tag Team Championships to #DIY. The supriseing title change marked a significant turn of events, especially considering that MCMG had only recently won the championships from The Bloodline. Vince Russo, a former WWE writer, spoke out about the decision, expressing his disappointment and surprise at the premature title change.
According to Russo, having Shelley and Sabin drop the tag team titles is “way too premature.” He believes that the duo had only just started to make a name for themselves in the WWE, and the sudden loss of the championships will likely have a negative impact on their character and storyline moving forward. Russo’s comments highlight the controversy surrounding the title change, with many fans questioning the timing and logic of the decision.
The match itself was marred by controversy, as Johnny Gargano turned heel by hitting Sabin with a low blow before taking out Shelley with a superkick. The unlikable turn of events has left fans divided, with some applauding the move and others criticizing the sudden change in Gargano’s character.
MCMG’s loss marks their first televised defeat on the WWE main roster, making the title change all the more unexpected. The duo debuted on SmackDown back in October, winning a Triple Threat tag team title contenders tournament match against A-Town Down Under and Los Garza. Since then, they have gone on to defeat Gargano and Ciampa, as well as Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, to claim the WWE Tag Team Championships.
However, their first televised title defense ended in a no contest against The Street Profits, and their second defense resulted in a loss to DIY. The sudden loss of the championships has left fans wondering what the future holds for MCMG.
In an interview on BroDown on Backstage Pass, Russo addressed the situation, expressing his disappointment with the WWE’s decision to strip MCMG of their titles. He believes that the duo had only just started to find their footing in the WWE, and the premature title change will likely have a negative impact on their character and storyline moving forward.
Despite the controversy surrounding the title change, it is clear that the WWE has big plans for MCMG. The duo’s loss has opened up new opportunities for them, and it will be interesting to see how they bounce back from the setback. With their raw talent and undeniable chemistry, it is not impossible to imagine MCMG rising to the top once again. Only time will tell what the future holds for this talented tag team.