WWE: Chris Sabin Confirms Motor City Machine Guns’ WWE Release, Tony D’Angelo Appearance Set for 4/28 WWE NXT Show, Ric Flair Issues Apology to Ludwig Kaiser & Wishes Him Continued Success in WWE & AAA

WWE
Apr 27, 2026

Chris Sabin Confirms Motor City Machine Guns Release from WWE

As noted before, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) were believed to have been released from WWE this past Friday as part of a larger batch of talent releases that day.

Sabin confirmed earlier today on Twitter that he and Shelley were recently released from WWE.

“Yup, they released us. Anyways, check out our band GRPPLNG here’s a link to pre order our 4 song EP. Love you all.”

Prior to their departures, MCMG had been with WWE since September of 2024.

Tony D’Angelo Appearance Set for 4/28 WWE NXT Show

WWE announced one new segment for the card of this Tuesday’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

This new segment announced was NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo to make an appearance on the show.

Current card for April 28th WWE NXT show:

  • NXT North American Championship – Saquon Shugars vs. Myles Borne (c)
  • EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux vs. two members of Birthright (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Charlie Dempsey, & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo)
  • Shiloh Hill vs. Ricky Saints
  • Lizzy Rain to make NXT debut
  • NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo to appear

Ric Flair Issues Apology to Ludwig Kaiser & Wishes Him Continued Success in WWE & AAA

As noted before, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently claimed that the reason why he was not invited to attend WrestleMania 42 was due to issues over him being banned by WWE after he had threatened to beat up Ludwig Kaiser at last year’s WrestleMania 41 weekend.

Flair issued a statement earlier today on Twitter apologizing to Kaiser for his past comments about him and wished him continue success for his career in WWE and Lucha Libre AAA.

“Mr. Ludwig Kaiser, I Never Implied That You Couldn’t Work, Or Didn’t Have Talent. I Actually Understand That You Are Doing Really Well With The Undertaker’s Promotion. I Am Sorry That I Got Upset. I Am Naturally Very Protective Of My Daughters As I Am Sure As You Grow Older, You Will Be Too. Continued Success! I Apologize For Anything I Said About You Personally. It Was Not About Your Professional Skill Which I Have Heard Is Very Good.”

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