Motor City Machine Guns’ Victory on SmackDown Raises Questions About Candice LeRae’s Intentions

The WWE landscape shifted slightly on Friday’s SmackDown, as the Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) secured a win against Axiom and Nathan Frazer, but the circumstances surrounding the victory have sparked speculation about a potential storyline involving Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano.

During the match, a crucial moment unfolded when Frazer attempted an O’Connor roll on Sabin. With the referee’s attention diverted, LeRae intervened, striking Frazer from behind. This allowed Sabin to reverse the pin and claim the win. Notably, Sabin appeared unaware of LeRae’s assistance, celebrating the victory as if it were a clean win.

Following the match, LeRae’s focus seemed directed more toward Shelley than Sabin, leading to speculation about potential tension within the Motor City Machine Guns or a possible heel turn for both members.

Earlier in the evening, LeRae and Gargano were involved in a backstage segment with Danhausen, who offered to lift a supposed curse. Shelley briefly interrupted the scene before Sabin arrived, redirecting the focus to their scheduled match.

As reported by Wikipedia, Chris Sabin, born Joshua Harter on February 4, 1982, has been a professional wrestler since 2000. He currently performs on the SmackDown brand as one-half of the Motor City Machine Guns alongside Alex Shelley. Sabin has a decorated career, including a TNA World Heavyweight Championship and a record 10 reigns as TNA X Division Champion.

The events on SmackDown suggest that WWE is laying the groundwork for a complex storyline involving LeRae, Gargano, and the Motor City Machine Guns, promising a dramatic turn in the coming weeks.