CM Punk Gives Shout Out to Motor City Machine Guns During MMA Commentary

One massive factor: CM Punk acknowledges WWE’s latest tag group

CM Punk, whereas commentating for a Cage Fury Combating Championship occasion, gave a shock shout-out to the Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons, who lately debuted on WWE SmackDown.

The small print:

• Punk was commentating for CFFC 137 in Philadelphia when he talked about Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley.• The reference got here after his co-commentator talked about Detroit, prompting Punk to acknowledge his “buddies.”• The Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons made their WWE debut on October 18’s SmackDown.• They received a triple risk match in opposition to A-City Down Below and Los Garza.

Why it issues:

This sudden point out highlights the interconnectedness of the wrestling world and exhibits Punk’s continued consciousness of trade developments, even whereas engaged in different initiatives.

Background:

• Punk has historical past with each Sabin and Shelley from their time in impartial promotions.• He confronted Shelley a number of instances in Ring of Honor.• Punk and Sabin had a trilogy of matches in 2004 for the IWC Tremendous Indy Championship.• Nevertheless, Punk has by no means confronted the duo as a tag group.

What’s subsequent:

• The Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons are set to face #DIY on the October 25 SmackDown.• The winners will problem The Bloodline for the WWE Tag Group Championship.

The underside line:

CM Punk’s shout-out not solely acknowledges his previous with Sabin and Shelley but additionally provides an attention-grabbing layer to potential future storylines in WWE.

What do you concentrate on CM Punk’s acknowledgment of the Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons? Do you hope to see them face off in WWE? Go away your ideas within the feedback beneath!