AJ Styles on WWE parting ways with New Day and MCMG: “I don’t know if it was the smartest decision”
While speaking on his podcast, AJ Styles commented on WWE parting ways with New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) and Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) in 2026. Styles stated the following…
“I have so much respect for these two tag teams and know what they’re capable of. Man, I don’t know if it was the smartest decision letting those two tag teams go. I don’t know. I wouldn’t bet that it’d be a smart decision.
I am biased. Two guys that I’ve known forever in Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, and then Austin Creed, who I have literally known for over two decades. Like, we go way back. And Kofi is such an awesome dude.”
It’s not just their wrestling—it’s their psychology. They have years of experience with psychology, and they have perfected it in a tag team ring. So, yeah, man, I can’t say enough good things about these four guys. They’re amazing.
I hope they kill it. I mean, because I love these guys. Those are my boys. I freaking want to see them do well.”