WWE’s Johnny Gargano Reflects on Upcoming Match with Motor City Machine Guns

One big thing: DIY vs. MCMG set for WWE SmackDown

Johnny Gargano of DIY (Do It Yourself) took to Twitter to reflect on his upcoming match against the Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG) on next week’s SmackDown. The bout will determine the next challengers for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

Why it matters

• This match marks MCMG’s Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley’s WWE debut, signaling a significant shift in the tag team landscape.
• It highlights WWE’s commitment to bringing in established talent from other promotions to freshen up their roster.
• The outcome could potentially shake up the tag team title picture, which has been dominated by The Bloodline.

By the numbers

• 2: Number of three-way tag team matches on SmackDown to determine the next title challengers
• August 1, 2024: Date of the backstage photo Gargano shared, taken before MCMG signed with WWE

What they’re saying

Gargano tweeted: “Life has a funny way of working out,” referencing the journey from taking a photo with MCMG at an independent show to facing them in WWE.

The big picture

This match-up represents a collision of indie wrestling darlings now performing on WWE’s main stage. Both teams have storied histories in various promotions, and their face-off could potentially deliver a show-stealing performance.

What’s next

The winner of next week’s match will go on to challenge The Bloodline for the WWE Tag Team Championship, potentially ushering in a new era for the tag team division.

What do you think about this dream match-up between DIY and MCMG? Will it live up to the hype? Share your thoughts in the comments below!