The Motor City Machine Guns may have been off WWE television for the past couple of months, but it looks like Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley are about to resurface — just not inside a WWE ring.
According to a new report from PWInsider, the veteran tag team is scheduled to work AAA tapings this weekend. The event is notable on multiple levels, as it marks Lucha Libre AAA’s debut broadcast on FOX Mexico, a major step for the promotion’s international visibility.
The January 17, 2026 tapings are expected to be stacked with star power. Names rumored or confirmed for the show include Rey Mysterio, AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio, El Hijo del Vikingo, PENTA, Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano. The inclusion of the Motor City Machine Guns adds even more intrigue, especially given their current status within WWE.
Sabin and Shelley last appeared on WWE programming on the November 21, 2025 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. On that night, they joined forces with Rey Fenix, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Survivor Series-style elimination match against Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo. The bout ended with the MFTs picking up the win, and the Machine Guns haven’t been seen on WWE TV since.
Their upcoming AAA appearance doesn’t necessarily signal a long-term shift, but it does suggest WWE is open to allowing the duo to stay active elsewhere while they remain off television. Given the Machine Guns’ reputation as one of the most influential tag teams of their generation, fans will be watching closely to see if this leads to more international appearances — or a renewed push when they eventually return to WWE screens.
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WWE has officially confirmed that Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio is sidelined with an injury, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be back anytime soon.
During Monday night’s episode of Raw, commentator Joe Tessitore announced that Mysterio is out “indefinitely” due to a shoulder injury. The situation was first hinted at earlier in the show when Liv Morgan mentioned backstage that Dominik would be gone “for a little while,” but the commentary team later made it clear that the absence is more serious than initially implied.
The injury reportedly occurred at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes event, where Dominik teamed with El Grande Americano against Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix in the main event. According to reports, the shoulder issue happened during a DDT spot. Following that match, Dominik was noticeably absent from WWE’s holiday live event tour, further fueling speculation about his condition.
Earlier in the day, Bodyslam+ described the situation as an “injury scare,” noting that Dominik was in good spirits despite the setback. Still, WWE’s use of the word “indefinitely” suggests the company is preparing for a potentially extended absence.
At this point, WWE has not announced what this means for the Intercontinental Championship. Whether the title will be vacated, defended in Dominik’s absence, or put on hold remains to be seen. The situation is even more interesting considering Dominik is also the reigning AAA Mega Champion after defeating El Hijo del Vikingo at Worlds Collide back in September.
To make matters worse for Judgment Day, Dominik isn’t the only member dealing with health issues. JD McDonagh is also out of action as he continues to recover from surgery on his right hand, leaving the faction short-handed heading into the new year.
As always, we’ll keep an eye on updates regarding Dominik Mysterio’s recovery timeline and the future of the Intercontinental Title as more information becomes available.
Concerns are swirling around Dominik Mysterio following his appearance at AAA’s Guerra de Titanesevent. According to Bryan Alvarez, the reigning AAA Mega Champion and WWE Intercontinental Champion may have suffered a shoulder injury during the show’s main event.
Dominik teamed with El Grande Americano to take on his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, alongside Rey Fenix. The babyface duo ultimately scored the victory after interference from Penta, but the spotlight quickly shifted to Dominik’s condition late in the match.
Alvarez noted that the injury appeared to occur after Dominik took a DDT from Rey Mysterio near the closing moments of the bout. Following the move, Dominik was reportedly struggling badly, with limited use of his arm once the match concluded. Based on the way he landed, a shoulder separation is being speculated, though nothing has been confirmed.
Alvarez added that the situation could range anywhere from a minor issue to something far more serious, potentially even requiring surgery. However, the full extent of the injury won’t be known until Dominik undergoes a medical evaluation.
After the bell, Dominik was seen shoving his own partner, El Grande Americano, before walking to the back under his own power. Americano appeared confused by the exchange and later shook hands with Rey Mysterio before exiting the ring.
At this point, there is no official word on how much time, if any, Dominik may miss. With him currently holding both the AAA Mega Championship and WWE Intercontinental Championship, a lengthy absence would create major ripple effects across two promotions.
Dominik most recently reclaimed the Intercontinental Title at Survivor Series: WarGames 2025, defeating John Cena with assistance from Liv Morgan, continuing his controversial run at the top of WWE’s mid-card.
AAA closed out the year in style with Guerra de Titanes, a wild event packed with lucha chaos, celebrity moments, shocking alliances, and future-shaping outcomes. Corey Graves, JBL, and Konnan guided fans through the English commentary as the action unfolded.
La Parka & Octagón Jr. defeated Mr. Iguana & Niño Hamburguesa, Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde, Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano
The show kicked off at full throttle with a four-team tag match featuring La Parka & Octagón Jr., Mr. Iguana & Niño Hamburguesa, Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde, and Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano. From the opening bell, the bout was a nonstop sprint filled with dives, creative offense, and crowd-pleasing madness.
Standout moments included Iguana’s spinning headscissors, Wilde’s slingshot dive to the floor, Parka walking the ropes before launching himself outside, and Hamburguesa using his signature hamburger distraction to help Iguana score a big rana. The closing stretch saw Parka and Octagón hit a stereo Spanish Fly on Cruz Del Toro, followed by Octagón wiping everyone out with a tornillo. Parka sealed the win with a playful dance and slam, putting his team firmly in line for a future title opportunity.
After the match, Parka shared a wholesome moment dancing with a young fan—only for another masked Parka at ringside to reveal himself as boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez, drawing a huge reaction.
AAA Latin American Championship: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) defeated Ethan Page to retain the Title
El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. successfully defended the AAA Latin American Championship against Ethan Page, though not without drama. Page immediately leaned into his dirty tactics, even twisting Wagner’s mask to blind him and scoring a near-fall with a powerbomb.
Page appeared to steal the title after using a wrench behind the referee’s back, but Mr. Iguana rushed in to expose the cheating. Once the referee discovered the weapon, the decision was overturned and the match restarted. Wagner wasted no time, planting Page with the Wagner Driver to retain his championship decisively.
Carnival of Carnage: Psycho Circus & Pagano defeated The Wyatt Sicks
The “Carnival of Carnage” match between Psycho Circus & Pagano and The Wyatt Sicks was exactly as unhinged as advertised. The action began backstage in a twisted carnival setup, complete with surprise appearances from Mascarita Sagrada swinging a kendo stick and Pimpinela Escarlata distracting Joe Gacy with a kiss.
After Pagano was powerbombed through a table, the fight eventually spilled back to the ring with the Wyatts holding a numbers advantage. That changed when Pagano returned to even the odds. Psycho Clown fully embraced the madness, ripping off his own mask before chaos erupted around the ring. In the end, Psycho Clown drove Dexter Lumis through a table with the Psycho Driver to score the win.
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship: Laredo Kid (c) defeated Je’Von Evans and Jack Cartwheel to retain the title
Laredo Kid retained the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship in a jaw-dropping three-way match against Je’Von Evans and Jack Cartwheel. The bout felt like a highlight reel from start to finish, featuring aerial insanity, destroyers, massive dives, and lightning-fast counters.
The finish came when Laredo unveiled a never-before-seen Spanish Fly variation, dropping Cartwheel in spectacular fashion to keep his title in one of the night’s most memorable performances.
Natalya, Lola Vice & Faby Apache defeated Las Toxicas
Faby Apache teamed with Natalya and Lola Vice to defeat Flammer, La Hiedra, and Maravilla. The heels isolated Lola early, but a hot tag to Natalya shifted the momentum. The babyfaces landed a double Hart Attack before the match broke down into chaos. Faby ultimately pinned the women’s champion with a crisp bridging snap dragon suplex.
Hijo del Vikingo defeated Dragon Lee with help from Omos
Hijo del Vikingo defeated Dragon Lee in a heated battle that took a shocking turn. Dragon nearly had the match won after landing his finisher, but a downed referee changed everything. Vikingo resorted to a low blow, and then the real surprise arrived—Omos.
Dragon attacked the giant, only to be flattened by a massive powerbomb. Vikingo capitalized with a 450 splash to score the victory as Omos returned the referee to the ring. Afterward, Dorian Roldán appeared and announced the formation of El Ojo, officially aligning Vikingo and Omos as a new power faction in AAA.
Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix defeated Dominik Mysterio & El Grande Americano
In the main event, Rey Mysterio and Rey Fénix defeated Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano in an emotionally charged tag match. The crowd loudly booed Dominik as he targeted his own father, even tearing at Rey’s mask during the closing moments.
Outside interference teased the finish, but Rey finally connected with the 619 and followed with a slingshot splash to pin his son, sending the fans home happy. After the match, Dominik stormed off alone with his titles, while Americano refused a babyface moment, leaving Rey, Fénix, and Penta confused but celebrating with the crowd.
The 26th annual AAA Guerra de Titanes streams free Saturday, December 20 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT on the WWE YouTube channel, WWE Español YouTube channel, and Lucha Libre AAA YouTube channel from Arena Guadalajara.
Match Card:
Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix vs. Dominik Mysterio & El Grande Americano
Carnival of Carnage: The Wyatt Sicks vs. Pagano & Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Dave the Clown & Murder Clown)
AAA Latin American Championship: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) vs. Ethan Page
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship: Laredo Kid (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Jack Cartwheel
Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Vikingo
Natalya, Lola Vice & Faby Apache vs. Las Tóxicas
Fatal Four-Way Tag: Los Americanos vs. Mr. Iguana & Niño Hamburguesa vs. La Parka & Octagón Jr. vs. LWO
Good news for fans of zero miedo. After a rough landing sidelined Penta on WWE RAW late last month, it sounds like the former tag champ is inching toward a full medical clearance.
During his match with Solo Sikoa in the Last Time Is Now Tournament, Penta attempted a high-risk hurricanrana off the barricade—only to come down hard on his shoulder. The bout was waved off, giving Sikoa the win, and Penta has been off TV ever since.
This week, noted luchador physician Dr. Odiseo posted an update on Instagram alongside Penta, offering encouraging news on the masked star’s recovery. According to Odiseo, the injury is healing on schedule and Penta could officially be cleared as early as Friday.
“Penta is on the right track, and we’ve seen good results. We can’t let up, but I’m confident he’ll be ready by Friday,” Odiseo said.
Fans also wondered whether this timeline would allow Penta to make his previously advertised appearance at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes—where he and Rey Fénix are slated to face Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano. Odiseo kept expectations hopeful but cautious, responding simply:
“Hope so.”
The 26th annual Guerra de Titanes takes place December 20 at Arena Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. If all goes well, Penta could be back in action just in time for one of AAA’s biggest cards of the year.
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide is gearing up for a major visibility boost across Latin America. The promotion — now majority-owned by WWE following their joint acquisition with Mexican firm Fillip earlier this year — has announced a sweeping broadcast agreement that will place AAA programming on FOX platforms beginning in 2026.
The new partnership will see AAA’s marquee shows, including its signature TripleMania events, carried throughout Mexico, Central America, and most of South America (Brazil being the lone exception). Content will air across multiple FOX outlets, including the FOX Tubi channel, FOX’s paid TV network in the region, and the company’s standalone streaming service, FOX One.
Patrick Dooley, WWE’s Senior VP of Global Strategy and Creative Operations, praised the deal as a major step forward for the promotion, noting that FOX’s reach will help expose lucha libre to entirely new audiences. WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio also lent his support, sharing that seeing AAA — the company where he sharpened his craft decades ago — showcased on such a major platform filled him with “pride and excitement.” He added that expanding lucha libre’s cultural storytelling to a wider audience is only the beginning.
The timing lines up with WWE’s ongoing efforts to fold AAA more tightly into its global strategy. Since obtaining a controlling 51% stake in April, WWE has been steadily integrating the 33-year-old promotion into its ecosystem, sending talent back and forth, reviving big events, and positioning AAA as a major player in regions where WWE has long sought deeper traction.
Now, with a FOX deal covering nearly an entire continent, AAA’s profile looks poised to reach heights it hasn’t seen in years — and the WWE-AAA partnership continues to reshape the international wrestling landscape.
WWE presents NXT Gold Rush, a two week event from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Title’s from NXT, TNA, AAA and Evolve will be defended.
NXT Gold Rush week 1 live on The CW from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York;
NXT Women’s Championship: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Jacy Jayne NXT Women’s North American Championship: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Sol Ruca AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Green and Ethan Page (c) vs. Thea Hail and Joe Hendry NXT Tag Team Championship: DarkState (c) vs. Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans
The Guerrero legacy lives on in WWE. During a recent chat with veteran journalist Bill Apter, Chavo Guerrero confirmed that he’s officially back with the company — this time taking on a behind-the-scenes role connected to WWE’s ongoing partnership with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
Rumors of Chavo’s return began swirling earlier this year when he was spotted backstage at a WWE × AAA event. Now, the 55-year-old wrestling veteran has confirmed that he’s signed a new deal and is helping coordinate WWE’s crossover shows with AAA.
“Yeah, I just re-signed with WWE,” Chavo said. “I’m helping out with their AAA shows and putting things together. I’m back with them.”
Chavo expressed excitement about the collaboration, calling it a major step for the future of Lucha Libre under the WWE banner.
“Just to see AAA under that WWE umbrella is pretty awesome,” he continued. “We want to keep the tradition of Lucha Libre alive — what makes it so amazing — and combine that with WWE’s marketing and production. The sky’s the limit. I think the show’s going to skyrocket and give fans even better wrestling.”
As part of one of wrestling’s most respected dynasties, Chavo’s return brings not only experience but authenticity to WWE’s growing connection with Latin American audiences. His blend of ring knowledge, cultural insight, and storytelling history could make him a key figure in shaping how WWE presents Lucha Libre on a global stage.
With WWE and AAA working closer than ever, and Chavo Guerrero now back in the mix, fans could be witnessing the start of a new golden era for international wrestling collaboration.
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