Alex Shelley, one-half of the legendary tag team The Motor City Machine Guns, recently opened up about turning down a WWE contract offer in 2019, citing the global uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelley and his long-time partner Chris Sabin ultimately joined WWE in 2024.
Speaking with CBSSports.com, Shelley explained his hesitation five years ago.
“I had tabled a WWE contract offer because of the pandemic,” Shelley said. “I was too scared to sign a wrestling contract because the entertainment industry was so up and down. I didn’t know what was going on. Nobody in the world did.”
When the iconic duo finally arrived in WWE, Shelley revealed that Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque played a pivotal role in their decision to sign.
“We talked directly to Paul [Levesque], Triple H, and he treated us with the utmost respect.”
Shelley emphasized the trust and respect Levesque instilled in them.
“A huge factor in our decision was wanting to be players on his team. We wanted to be a part of the WWE machine, specifically with him leading the charge.”
The Motor City Machine Guns have since made waves in WWE, bringing their elite tag team experience and innovative style to a new generation of fans. Stay tuned to PWMania.com for more updates on their WWE journey.
