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{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|birthname   = Joshua Harter
|name        = Chris Sabin
|image       = Chris Sabin February 2016.jpg
|caption     = Sabin in 2016
|names       = '''Chris Sabin'''<br />Josh Green
|height      = 5 ft 10 in<ref name="TNA">{{cite web |url=http://www.tnawrestling.com/roster/Wrestler-Roster/item/1598-chris-sabin |title=TNA Bio |access-date=2008-10-13 |publisher=TNA Wrestling |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519202422/http://www.tnawrestling.com/roster/Wrestler-Roster/item/1598-chris-sabin |archive-date=2011-05-19 }}</ref>
|weight      = 205 lb<ref name="TNA"/>
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1982|2|4}}<ref name="SLAM"/>
|birth_place = [[Pinckney, Michigan]], U.S.
|billed      = [[Detroit, Michigan]]<ref name="TNA"/>
|trainer     = [[Scott D'Amore]]<ref name="SLAM"/><br />Nate Mattson<ref name="SLAM"/><br />Bobo Brown<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/chris-sabin.html|title=Chris Sabin Profile|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=2007-08-22|archive-date=2007-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813055640/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/chris-sabin.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|debut       = 2000<ref name="OWOW"/>
|retired     =
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'''Joshua Harter''' (born February 4, 1982), better known by the [[ring name]] '''Chris Sabin''', is an American [[professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[WWE]], where he performs on the [[SmackDown brand]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ravens |first=Andrew |date=2024-01-13 |title=Chris Sabin Addresses "Big Signing" At Tonight's TNA Hard To Kill 2024 Event |url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/chris-sabin-addresses-big-signing-at-tonights-tna-hard-to-kill-2024-event |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=eWrestlingNews.com}}</ref><ref name="SLAM">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/sabin_chris.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130110104005/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/sabin_chris.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 10, 2013|title=Chris Sabin|last=Milner|first=John M.|access-date=2009-01-26|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref>

After being trained by [[Scott D'Amore]], Sabin debuted in 2000 for [[Border City Wrestling]], and quickly began competing for numerous other [[independent promotion]]s. In 2003, Sabin joined [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|NWA: Total Nonstop Action]] (NWA-TNA), and quickly won the [[TNA X Division Championship]], which he later unified with the [[WWA International Cruiserweight Championship]]. Throughout the next few years, Sabin competed mainly in TNA's X Division, until forming the Motor City Machine Guns with Shelley in mid-2007. Sabin won 14 total championships while with TNA, including one reign as [[TNA World Heavyweight Champion]], a record 10 reigns as [[TNA X Division Champion]], and three reigns as [[TNA World Tag Team Champion]]. Sabin is also known for his appearances with [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]], where he was a one-time [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]] and one-time [[Strong Openweight Tag Team Champion]], and [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), where he was a one-time [[ROH World Tag Team Champion]].

==Professional wrestling career==

===Training; early career (2000–2003)===
Harter began training as a wrestler in [[Michigan]] at the [[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA]] Great Lakes Pro [[wrestling school]]. After the school began experiencing difficulties, he travelled to [[Windsor, Ontario]] and completed his training under [[Scott D'Amore]] and "Amazing" N8 Mattson at the Can-Am Wrestling School. He debuted in 2000 after four months training as "Chris Sabin", and began working for D'Amore's [[Border City Wrestling]] promotion and for [[independent promotions]] in Michigan.<ref name="OWOW"/>

=== NWA Total Nonstop Action / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2003–2014)===

====X Division Champion (2003–2007)====
{{see also|Sports Entertainment Xtreme}}
[[File:Chris Sabin and Sonjay Dutt.jpg|thumb|Sabin (left) and [[Sonjay Dutt]] (right) at a [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] event in 2007]]

Sabin joined [[NWA Total Nonstop Action]] (TNA) in April 2003. He won the [[TNA X Division Championship]] on May 14 by defeating champion [[Amazing Red]] and [[Jerry Lynn]] in a three-way dance, after an assist from [[Triple X (professional wrestling)|Triple X]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/10/61929.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717112225/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/10/61929.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=NWA/TNA: Super Powers reunited|last=Abreu|first=Donnie|date=2003-04-10|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=2010-11-10}}</ref><ref name=TNAPPV051403>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news/1053022787.shtml|title=Full NWA TNA PPV Results – 5/14/03 (Chris Sabin captures X Title + more)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2003-05-15|access-date=2009-06-15|work=WrestleView|archive-date=2013-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225152931/http://www.wrestleview.com/news/1053022787.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match Sabin turned [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] and joined Triple X in [[Sports Entertainment Xtreme]].<ref name=TNAPPV051403/> His reign ended after three months when he lost to [[Matt Bentley|Michael Shane]] in the first ever [[Ultimate X match]] on August 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/08/21/165727.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714161526/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/08/21/165727.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=TNA: Shane shocks, Abyss Amazes, Daniels Dominates and Raven Rules|last=Abreu|first=Donnie|date=2003-08-21|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

On September 3, 2003, Sabin, now a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]], won the [[TNA 2003 Super X Cup Tournament]], thus becoming the number one contender to the X Division Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/09/04/176324.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716013028/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/09/04/176324.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=TNA: Super X makes for super show|last=Abreu|first=Donnie|date=2003-09-04|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref> He regained the X Division Championship on January 7, 2004, defeating Shane, [[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Low Ki]] in the second Ultimate X match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/01/08/307862.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714233425/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/01/08/307862.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=TNA: Sabin wins 2nd Ultimate X match|last=Abreu|first=Donnie|date=2004-01-08|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref> He was stripped of the title on March 31, 2004, after a knee injury left him unable to defend it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/01/404607.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728142957/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/01/404607.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 28, 2012|title=TNA: X marks Kazarian|last=Abreu|first=Donnie|date=2004-04-10|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

After returning from injury, Sabin took part in the [[TNA 2004 World X Cup Tournament]] in May 2004, forming [[Team TNA]] with Jerry Lynn, Christopher Daniels and [[Elix Skipper]]. On May 26, Team USA defeated [[Team Mexico]], [[Team Canada (TNA)|Team Canada]] and [[Team Japan]] in a two-hour pay-per-view event which saw the teams fight one another in a variety of matches.<ref name="Clevett">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/05/27/475633.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723143445/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/05/27/475633.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 23, 2012|title=TNA: Extremely exciting X-Cup|last=Clevett|first=Jason|date=2004-05-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref> The finals saw Sabin wrestle the Canadian [[Petey Williams]] and the Mexican [[Héctor Garza]] in an Ultimate X match, which Sabin won when he retrieved a large red "X" which had been suspended above the ring on steel cables.<ref name="Clevett"/>

For the remainder of 2004, Sabin contended for the X Division Championship. He won another Ultimate X match on November 9 to win a title shot at Petey Williams. At [[Turning Point (2004 wrestling)|Turning Point 2004]] on December 5, however, Williams was able to secure a victory with the help of a pair of [[brass knuckles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/12/06/768519.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714121654/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/12/06/768519.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=TNA Turning Point a success|date=2004-12-06|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=2009-01-26|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin got another shot at the title at [[Final Resolution (2005)|Final Resolution]] on January 16, 2005, in an Ultimate X match with Williams and [[AJ Styles|A.J. Styles]], but the match and title were won by Styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/01/17/901070.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629113654/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/01/17/901070.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=New Resolution needed by TNA|date=2005-01-17|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=2009-10-26|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref>

Throughout 2005, Sabin feuded with Michael Shane, by now wrestling as Matt Bentley. In September 2005 he began a feud with [[Shocker (wrestler)|Shocker]] that abruptly ended when Shocker was unable to return from Mexico for their scheduled match at [[TNA Unbreakable (2005)|Unbreakable]] on September 11. Instead, Sabin faced Petey Williams and won after hitting the [[Professional wrestling throws#Samoan driver|Cradle Shock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/09/12/1213461.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722114545/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/09/12/1213461.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 22, 2012|title=Unbreakable an astounding PPV|last=LaCroix |first=Corey-David|date=2005-09-12|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

In 2006, Sabin mostly teamed up with [[Sonjay Dutt]], to great effect, beating Team Canada in a number one contenders tag team tournament on ''[[TNA Impact!]]''. At the [[Against All Odds (2006)|Against All Odds]] pay-per-view event Sabin and Dutt were beaten by Chris Harris and James Storm (America's Most Wanted) in a bout for the NWA World Tag Team Championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/02/13/1439509.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713150042/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/02/13/1439509.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Against All Odds Christian Cage crowned champion|date=2006-02-13|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=2009-01-26|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> On March 11, Chris Sabin defeated [[Alex Shelley]] and Sonjay Dutt in a 3-way match to represent both the US in the "International X Division Showcase" at [[Destination X (2006)|Destination X 2006]] as well as joining [[Jay Lethal]] on [[Team TNA]] in the upcoming World X Cup Tournament. Later that month, Sabin was hospitalized with a severe [[Concussion of the brain|concussion]] after taking four blows to the head during a show for the Northeast Wrestling (NEW) promotion on March 25 in [[Bristol, Connecticut]]. He was released after undergoing a [[Computed tomography|CAT scan]]. Sabin acted as the captain of [[Team USA (professional wrestling)|Team USA]] at [[TNA 2006 World X Cup Tournament|World X Cup 2006]], defeating [[T. J. Perkins|Puma]] of Team Mexico, earning 3 points, and on May 18, defeating [[Petey Williams]] in a sudden death tiebreaker singles match, winning the World X Cup for Team USA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/05/19/1588091.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721031211/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/05/19/1588091.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 21, 2012|title=Impact: Many aim to climb Mountain|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=2006-05-19|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

On the June 1, 2006 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', Sabin rushed to the ring to clear out Alex Shelley and [[Kevin Nash]], who were attacking Jay Lethal in another of Nash's X Division beatdowns. Nash would avoid a physical confrontation with Sabin, only to be challenged to a match by Sabin at [[Slammiversary (2006)|Slammiversary 2006]] which Nash was able to win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/06/19/1641005.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714000807/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/06/19/1641005.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Title held up after TNA Slammiversary|date=2006-06-19|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-26|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref>

Sabin later became the number one contender for the [[TNA X Division Championship]] by defeating Alex Shelley at [[Hard Justice (2006)|Hard Justice 2006]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/08/16/1758529.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629205814/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/08/16/1758529.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Cage turns on Sting at fiery Hard Justice|date=2006-08-16|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin would enter into an angle with fellow X-Division wrestlers to promote the [[Jackass: Number Two]] movie by imitating stunts performed on the film to display the lighter side of the X-Division, something then champion Senshi disapproved of. Since then, Sabin would attempt to take Senshi's title on several occasions. On October 22, 2006, Sabin defeated Senshi after using an inside cradle to become a 3 time X Division Champion at [[Bound for Glory (2006)|Bound for Glory 2006]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/10/23/2104975.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629205829/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/10/23/2104975.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Sting new champ after Bound For Glory|date=2006-10-23|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> On the November 2, 2006 episode of ''TNA Impact!'', he lost the title to A.J. Styles in the ''Fight for the Right'' tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/03/2220031.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714105015/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/03/2220031.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Impact: Styles claims X Division title|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=2006-11-03|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

Prior to the match, Sabin showed signs of turning heel when he expressed his disdain for X-Division pioneer, and face, Jerry Lynn for doubting his focus in an interview with [[Christy Hemme]]. Sabin completed his heel turn two weeks later when he refused to help fellow X-Division star [[Sonjay Dutt]] from an assault from [[Samoa Joe]]. Sabin went on to challenge Christopher Daniels at [[TNA Genesis (2006)|Genesis]] for the X Division Championship but failed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/11/20/2430441.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715010937/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/11/20/2430441.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Questionable booking mars TNA Genesis|date=2006-11-20|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> After winning a three-way match against former allies Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal for a number one contender's match, he once again challenged Daniels at [[Turning Point (2006 wrestling)|Turning Point]] but lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/11/2736585.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717230408/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/11/2736585.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Samoa Joe finally tops Angle at Turning Point|date=2006-12-11|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref>

At [[Final Resolution (2007)|Final Resolution 2007]], Sabin won the X Division Championship from then champion Christopher Daniels in a three-way match which also involved Jerry Lynn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/15/3383190.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730091633/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/15/3383190.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 30, 2012|title=Cage, Angle on top after Final Resolution|date=2007-01-15|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin went on to feud with Lynn over the title; defeating him at [[TNA Against All Odds (2007)|Against All Odds 2007]] by using the ring ropes for leverage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/02/11/3595707.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724025302/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/02/11/3595707.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 24, 2012|title=Christian retains belt Against All Odds|date=2007-02-11|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> At [[Destination X (2007)|Destination X]], Sabin defeated Lynn in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Series variations|two out of three falls match]] to retain the X Division Championship.<ref name="DX07">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/03/12/3736821.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629205838/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/03/12/3736821.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Samoa Joe denied at Destination X|date=2007-03-12|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> After the match, however, a masked man, who was later revealed to be Christopher Daniels, attacked both Sabin and Lynn.<ref name="DX07"/> At [[Lockdown (2007)|Lockdown]] Sabin retained his title against Alex Shelley, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, and [[Shark Boy]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|Six Sides of Steel]] [[Professional wrestling match types#Xscape match|Xscape match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/16/4034252.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629172343/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/16/4034252.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Lockdown pulled down by gimmick matches|date=2007-04-16|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> At [[Sacrifice (2007)|Sacrifice]] he retained his title against Sonjay Dutt, and Jay Lethal, by pinning Dutt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/05/14/4178802.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713230201/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/05/14/4178802.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=World title picture muddied after good Sacrifice|date=2007-05-14|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin lost his title at [[Slammiversary (2007)|Slammiversary]], however, to Lethal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/06/17/4268988.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629172343/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/06/17/4268988.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=TNA scores with Slammiversary|date=2007-06-17|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin received a rematch on ''Impact!'' against Lethal and Samoa Joe, but Sabin was pinned after Joe hit a [[Professional wrestling throws#Muscle buster|Muscle Buster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/22/4281801.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713224218/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/22/4281801.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Impact: X marks Samoa Joe's spot|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=2007-06-22|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=2009-04-06}}</ref>

====Motor City Machine Guns (2007–2012)====
{{main|Motor City Machine Guns|TNA Frontline}}
[[File:Motor City Machine Guns 2010.jpg|thumb|Sabin (right) and [[Alex Shelley]] as the [[Motor City Machine Guns]] in 2010]]

In the summer of 2007, Sabin formed a tag team with Alex Shelley, known as the [[Motor City Machine Guns]]. The two had been teaming in several independent promotions prior to their formation as a team in TNA. Sabin and Shelley started a feud with [[Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]], turning face, which stemmed from Team 3D constantly attacking the X Division every week.<ref name="SLAM! – motoring">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/06/4933891.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115074343/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/06/4933891.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|title=Machineguns motoring in TNA|date=2008-03-06|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> They defeated Team 3D at [[Genesis (2007)|Genesis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/12/4649975.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713141526/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/12/4649975.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Booker T the surprise, but Angle still champ after Genesis|date=2007-11-12|last=Sokol|first=Chris|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Motor City Machine Guns later competed in TNA's [[TNA 2008 World X Cup Tournament|World X Cup]] as a part of Team USA/TNA and went undefeated, winning two tag team matches and the 12 man elimination tag team match.

Sabin and Shelley turned heel when, after a match with [[Brian Gerard James|B.G. James]] and [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]], Sabin slapped James in the face. Sabin and Shelley lost a [[TNA World Tag Team Championship]] match at [[Turning Point (2008 wrestling)|Turning Point]] to [[Beer Money, Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/10/7361596.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715031440/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/10/7361596.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Turning Point: Mafia gains momentum|date=2008-11-10|last=Sokol|first=Chris|author2=Sokol, Bryan|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref>

Sabin and Shelley turned face then joined the [[TNA Frontline]]. In December 2008, Sabin qualified for the finals in the X Division title tournament after defeating Sonjay Dutt and [[Akira Raijin|Kiyoshi]]. On January 11, 2009, at [[Genesis (2009)|Genesis]], Sabin was defeated by his tag team partner Alex Shelley for the X Division title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/01/12/7993101.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630074359/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/01/12/7993101.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Genesis a stalemate between Mafia and Frontline|date=2009-01-12|last=Sokol|first=Chris|author2=Sokol, Bryan|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley then floated began competing in minor matches. The two eventually began popping up in the crowd with various signs, such as "Yes, we still work here." They would then be given their own broadcast table and would occasionally do commentary for various matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_KELLER_S_TAKE_font_11/article_35250.shtml|title=KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 9/10: Homicide turns heel, Joe & Angle face Daniels & Styles, Morgan-Angle blow-up, two Knockout tag matches, Deaner goes MMA, Quotebook|last=Keller|first=Wade|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=2009-09-11|access-date=2009-11-13|archive-date=2019-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203125331/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_KELLER_S_TAKE_font_11/article_35250.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1253256393.php?style=dark|title=Impact Results – 9/17/09|work=Wrestling News and Results, WWE News, TNA News, ROH News |access-date=2009-11-13|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=2009-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922213714/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1253256393.php?style=dark|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 22 episode of ''Impact!'', Sabin and Shelley won an Ultimate X match against [[Lethal Consequences]] to become the number one contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_36225.shtml|title=WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 10/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|date=2009-10-22|work=PWTorch|access-date=2009-11-13|archive-date=2020-12-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203004232/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_36225.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 29 episode of ''Impact!'', Sabin suffered a concussion during a match with Team 3D after landing on his head.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_36419.shtml|title=WILKENFELD'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 10/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|date=2009-10-29|work=PWTorch|access-date=2009-11-13|archive-date=2019-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404224647/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_36419.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_36201.shtml|title=TNA News: Kevin Nash blows up at TNA taping, walks out on taping after shooting on mic|date=2009-10-21|last=Keller|first=Wade|access-date=2009-11-13|publisher=PWTorch|archive-date=2009-11-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121141000/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_36201.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Turning Point (2009 wrestling)|Turning Point]], [[The British Invasion (professional wrestling)|The British Invasion]] ([[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]] and [[Nick Aldis|Brutus Magnus]]) defeated Sabin and Shelley and Beer Money, Inc. in a three-way match to retain the TNA Tag Team titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_36774.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA TURNING POINT PPV REPORT 11/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Daniels|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2009-11-15|work=PWTorch|access-date=2009-11-15|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205410/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_36774.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month at [[Final Resolution (2009)|Final Resolution]], British Invasion defeated Sabin and Shelley to once again retain their titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37540.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA FINAL RESOLUTION PPV REPORT 12/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Daniels, Angle vs. Wolfe|date=2009-12-20|access-date=2009-12-21|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=PWTorch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410214957/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37540.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

At [[Destination X (2010)|Destination X]], Sabin and Shelley defeated [[Generation Me]] ([[Jeremy Buck]] and [[Max Buck]]) in an [[Ultimate X match]] to earn another shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40000.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA DESTINATION X PPV REPORT 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Abyss, Ultimate X, Anderson vs. Angle|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-03-21|work=PWTorch|access-date=2010-03-22|archive-date=2015-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105140452/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40000.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley received their title shot on the April 12 episode of ''Impact!'', but were defeated by World Tag Team Champion [[Matt Morgan (wrestler)|Matt Morgan]] and Amazing Red, who replaced the injured [[Shawn Hernandez|Hernandez]] in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_40589.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact results 4/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show – Jeff Hardy vs. Roode, Team 3D vs. The Band|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-04-12|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=2010-10-09|archive-date=2012-10-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004111426/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_40589.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month at [[TNA Sacrifice (2010)|Sacrifice]], the Motor City Machine Guns defeated Beer Money, Inc. and Team 3D in a three-way match to earn another shot at the Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41360.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Sacrifice results 5/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV – RVD vs. Styles, Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson|date=2010-05-16|access-date=2010-05-16|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2017-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614001814/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41360.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 11 at [[Victory Road (2010)|Victory Road]], the Motor City Machine Guns defeated Beer Money, Inc. to win the vacant TNA World Tag Team Championship for the first time.<ref name=VictoryRoad2010>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_42443.shtml|title=TNA Victory Road results 7/11: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coveage [sic] of live PPV event|date=2010-07-11|access-date=2010-07-11|last=Keller|first=Wade|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2010-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715232007/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_42443.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

After Victory Road, the Motor City Machine Guns entered a Best of Five Series with Beer Money, Inc. for the TNA World Tag Team Championship. Beer Money won the first two matches, a [[ladder match]] and a Street Fight, after knocking out Sabin and Shelley with beer bottles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279252015 |title=Impact Results – 7/15/10 |date=2010-07-15 |last=Martin |first=Adam |work=WrestleView |access-date=2010-07-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100719090613/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279252015 |archive-date=2010-07-19 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_42665.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 7/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|date=2010-07-22|access-date=2010-07-30|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410214959/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_42665.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Sabin and Shelley came back to win the two following matches, a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage match]] and an Ultimate X match, to even the score to 2–2 and set up a deciding match for the August 12 episode of ''Impact!''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1280461007|title=Impact Results – 7/29/10|date=2010-07-29|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|access-date=2010-07-31|work=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718122107/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1280461007|archive-date=2011-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_42919.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 8/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|first=Daniel|last=Wilkenfeld|date=2010-08-05|access-date=2010-08-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2017-05-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528094126/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_42919.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the August 12 episode of ''Impact!'' the Motor City Machine Guns defeated Beer Money, Inc. in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Series variations|Two Out of Three Falls match]] to win the Best of Five Series and retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship.<ref name="WholeFnShow">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_43075.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 8/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV "Whole F'n Show" (updated)|first=Daniel|last=Wilkenfeld|date=2010-08-12|access-date=2010-08-13|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2010-08-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816135641/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_43075.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

At both [[No Surrender (2010)|No Surrender]] and [[Bound for Glory (2010)|Bound for Glory]], the Motor City Machine Guns retained their titles in matches against Generation Me, who turned heel at the former event.<ref name="NoSurrender2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17417/|title=TNA No Surrender live match-by-match coverage|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=2010-09-05|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|access-date=2010-09-05|archive-date=2010-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100908083928/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17417/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BoundforGlory2010">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_44417.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Bound for Glory PPV results 10-10-10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Angle vs. Anderson vs. Hardy, "they" reveal|date=2010-10-10|access-date=2010-10-10|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410215215/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_44417.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Also at Bound for Glory, Team 3D announced their retirement from professional wrestling, but requested one final match against the Motor City Machine Guns, whom they called the best tag team in wrestling.<ref name="BoundforGlory2010" /> The Motor City Machine Guns accepted and the match took place on November 7, 2010, at [[Turning Point (2010 wrestling)|Turning Point]], where they defeated Team 3D to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_44882.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 10/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV's live broadcast|date=2010-10-28|access-date=2010-11-08|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194837/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_44882.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_45110.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Turning Point PPV results 11/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Hardy vs. Morgan, EV2 vs. Fortune, Team 3D "retirement" match|date=2010-11-07|access-date=2010-11-07|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410215216/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_45110.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin also became one of only 2 people to kick out of the Dudley's ''3D ''finisher, along with [[Masato Tanaka]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfnJabsMzw&feature=em-uploademail {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414000816/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfnJabsMzw&feature=em-uploademail |date=2017-04-14 }} Rampage Jackson joins the Main Event Mafia – July 11, 2013</ref><ref>ECW ''November To Remember'', 1998</ref>

After Jeremy Buck pinned Sabin in an eight-person tag team match, where the Motor City Machine Guns teamed with Jay Lethal and [[Velvet Sky]] and Generation Me with [[Rob Strauss|Robbie E]] and [[Becky Bayless|Cookie]], on the November 18 episode of ''Impact!'', the Motor City Machine Guns challenged Generation Me to an [[Professional wrestling match types#Empty Arena match|Empty Arena match]].<ref name="Impact111810">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_45386.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|date=2010-11-18|access-date=2010-11-19|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2018-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707172635/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_45386.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The match took place later that same night on ''[[TNA Reaction|Reaction]]'' with the Motor City Machine Guns coming out victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_45387.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Reaction TV report 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show following Impact|date=2010-11-18|access-date=2010-11-19|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2010-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120142715/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_45387.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 5 at [[Final Resolution (2010)|Final Resolution]] the Motor City Machine Guns defeated Generation Me in a [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match#Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|Full Metal Mayhem match]] to retain the World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_45809.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Final Resolution PPV results 12/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Hardy vs. Morgan II, several title and stipulation matches|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=2010-12-05|access-date=2010-12-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410120104/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_45809.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month at [[Genesis (2011)|Genesis]], Sabin and Shelley lost the World Tag Team Championship to Beer Money, Inc., after [[Robert Roode]] rolled up Sabin following a miscommunication between the Machine Guns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_46645.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Genesis PPV results 1/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Morgan vs. Anderson #1 contender, four title matches, RVD mystery opponent|date=2011-01-09|access-date=2011-01-09|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2011-01-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110112170451/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_46645.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley received their rematch for the title on the following episode of ''Impact!'', but lost again due to a miscommunication.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_46760.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact report 1/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of post-Genesis fallout on Spike TV|date=2011-01-13|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=2011-01-14|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201726/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_46760.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> For the next three months, the Motor City Machine Guns went inactive, as Shelley suffered a collarbone injury and Sabin returned to the X Division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19100/|title=TNA star injury update|date=2011-01-17|access-date=2011-04-29|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=2011-01-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121223751/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19100/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49154.shtml|title=Bax's TNA Impact report 4/7: Sting vs. RVD main event, tag teams split, Jarrett climbs the cage with ease, Overall Show Grade|last=Baxendell|first=Matt|date=2011-04-08|access-date=2011-04-29|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2019-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330005833/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49154.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the April 28 episode of ''Impact!'', Shelley made his return, saving Sabin from a beatdown at the hands of [[Mexican America (professional wrestling)|Mexican America]] ([[Matt Barela|Anarquia]] and Hernandez).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/29/18081236.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717165256/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/29/18081236.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Impact: Sting keeps defending|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=2011-04-29|access-date=2011-04-29|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Ironically, the same day Shelley made his return, Sabin suffered a knee injury in his match with Anarquia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_49664.shtml|title=TNA News: Chris Sabin injures his knee in match that aired on Thursday's Impact episode|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2011-04-28|access-date=2011-05-04|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2011-05-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502221334/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_49664.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin underwent surgery on his right knee in early May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_49916.shtml|title=TNA News: Chris Sabin injury update – surgery required over the weekend to repair knee|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2011-05-09|access-date=2011-05-09|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2011-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512153814/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_49916.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 2 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Shelley announced that Sabin had torn his ACL and MCL and would be out for the rest of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_50508.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 6/2: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV – Angle & Morgan vs. Jarrett & Steiner|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=2011-06-02|access-date=2011-06-06|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2011-06-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606130522/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_50508.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

On March 18, 2012, at [[Victory Road (2012)|Victory Road]], TNA started promoting the returns of Sabin and the Motor City Machine Guns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_59264.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Victory Road PPV results 3/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting-Roode main event, Angle-Hardy, Storm-Ray|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-03-18|access-date=2012-03-19|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410215431/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_59264.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332166583 |title=Video: Motor City Machine Guns returning to TNA |last=Gerweck |first=Steve |date=2012-03-19 |access-date=2012-03-19 |work=WrestleView |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322105618/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332166583 |archive-date=2012-03-22 }}</ref> On March 27, TNA president [[Dixie Carter (wrestling)|Dixie Carter]] announced that Sabin had been cleared to return to the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59609.shtml|title=Injured TNA star's return is imminent|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-03-27|access-date=2012-03-28|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2012-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329221507/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59609.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin returned on the April 5 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', where he and Shelley defeated Mexican America in a tag team match, before announcing their intention of going for the TNA World Tag Team Championship, held by Magnus and Samoa Joe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60095.shtml|title=Turner TNA Impact Wrestling results 4/5: Hogan's first show as GM, return of the Motor City Machineguns, Lockdown hype continues|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=2012-04-06|access-date=2012-04-06|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2012-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713055458/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60095.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 15 at [[Lockdown (2012)|Lockdown]], The Motor City Machine Guns unsuccessfully challenged Magnus and Joe for the TNA World Tag Team Championship in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Lockdown PPV results 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Storm main event, Angle-Hardy, Lethal Lockdown opener|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-04-15|access-date=2012-04-15|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211012/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 21, it was reported that Shelley had left TNA, disbanding the Motor City Machine Guns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25744-another-tna-departure|title=Another TNA departure|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=2012-05-21|access-date=2012-05-21|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=2012-05-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525004646/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25744-another-tna-departure|url-status=live}}</ref>

====TNA World Heavyweight Champion (2012–2013)====
Sabin made his first appearance since Shelley's departure from TNA on the live May 31 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', unsuccessfully challenging [[Austin Aries]] for the X Division Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61970.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact in new timeslot – Roode vs. Sting|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-05-31|access-date=2012-05-31|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303175315/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_61970.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Sabin unsuccessfully challenged Aries for the X Division Championship in an Ultimate X match, which also included [[Zema Ion]], during which Sabin appeared to injure his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_62447.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 6/14: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact – TNA World Title match, Ultimate X starts the show|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-06-14|access-date=2012-06-14|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194536/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_62447.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, it was announced that Sabin had torn his left ACL during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_62481.shtml|title=Major Chris Sabin injury update|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-06-15|access-date=2012-06-15|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2012-06-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616150850/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_62481.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 5 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Sabin returned to talk about his injury, but was interrupted and eventually attacked by [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship|TNA World Heavyweight Champion]] Bobby Roode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63056.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 7/5: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact – final PPV hype, Hardy vs. Storm|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-07-05|access-date=2012-07-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2013-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021045946/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63056.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin underwent surgery on his ACL the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63074.shtml|title=TNA star scheduled for surgery today|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2012-07-06|access-date=2012-07-09|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2012-07-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711015208/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63074.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sabin returned to ''Impact Wrestling'' on May 2, 2013, defeating Sonjay Dutt and Zema Ion in a number one contender's match for the X Division Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_70339.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/2 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Impact - Sabin returns to TV|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2017-09-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916025606/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_70339.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin received his title shot on the May 16 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', but was defeated by defending champion [[Kenny King (wrestler)|Kenny King]] in a three-way match, also involving Petey Williams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_70633.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/16: Sting & Bully contract signing, X Title match, many Slammiversary developments|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119235929/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_70633.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 2 at [[Slammiversary XI]], Sabin defeated King and [[Suicide (character)|Suicide]] in an Ultimate X match to win his fifth X Division Championship. Afterwards, [[Hulk Hogan]] came out and announced to Sabin that sometime during the summer he may trade in the X Division title for a World Heavyweight Championship match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_71024.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA SLAMMIVERSARY PPV RESULTS (Hour 1): New X Division champion starts the show, Hogan has a potty-mouth, big TNA vs. Aces & Eights six-man tag match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715215908/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_71024.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 27 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', he lost the X Division title to an impostor Suicide (who was later revealed to be Austin Aries) in a three-way match, which also included Kenny King,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71579.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 6/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact - BFG Series continues, two title matches, Suicide, Joe added to Mafia, Hogan plays principal, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2021-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204040504/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71579.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> but defeated Aries and the newly christened Manik the following week, to regain the title for a record-tying sixth time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71730.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/4: Sabin wins X Title & tears it up with Aries, BFG Series continues, more from Vegas|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-08-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818091906/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71730.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 11 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Sabin vacated the title in exchange for a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71884.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 7/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact from Las Vegas - Rampage Jackson joins Mafia, Dest. X hype, BFG Series gauntlet|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2020-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323221058/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_71884.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, Sabin defeated [[Mark LoMonaco|Bully Ray]] on the [[Destination X (2013)|Destination X]] episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', to win the World Heavyweight Championship, making him TNA's sixth Triple Crown Champion in the process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/100-tna/32262-big-news-from-tna-tonight-impact-spoiler|title=- WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|work=Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Weekly |access-date=2013-07-19|archive-date=2013-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722000105/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/100-tna/32262-big-news-from-tna-tonight-impact-spoiler|url-status=live |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave }}</ref> However, Sabin thought it was too soon to give him the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87943/chris-sabin-talks-about-being-tna-champion-whether-he-wants-to-go-to-tna-and-more.html?p=1|title=CHRIS SABIN TALKS ABOUT BEING TNA CHAMPION, WHETHER HE WANTS TO GO TO TNA AND MORE - PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=2014-08-31|archive-date=2014-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903141208/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87943/chris-sabin-talks-about-being-tna-champion-whether-he-wants-to-go-to-tna-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 15 at [[Hardcore Justice (2013)|''Hardcore Justice'']], Sabin lost the World Heavyweight Championship back to Ray in his first title defense, contested inside a steel cage, following interference from [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Anderson]] and [[Tito Ortiz]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice" Impact - TNA Title cage match, BFG Series matches, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202702/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== X Division Champion (2013–2014)====
[[File:TNA Sabin and Velvet.jpg|thumb|In 2014, Sabin had a feud with his real life girlfriend [[Velvet Sky]].]]

On the September 19 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Sabin turned heel after he attacked X Division Champion Manik after a match before being chased off by [[Jeff Hardy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73458.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 9/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of St. Louis Impact - Dixie Carter turns heel, Mafia vs. E.G.O. main event, new KO champ, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027220555/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73458.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, Sabin unsuccessfully challenged Manik for his title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73586.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 9/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact - Mafia vs. Aces & Eights, Dixie-Hogan confrontation, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-08-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827200349/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_73586.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 20 at [[Bound for Glory (2013)|Bound for Glory]], Sabin defeated Austin Aries, Jeff Hardy, Manik, and Samoa Joe in an Ultimate X Match to win the X Division Championship for a record-breaking seventh time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_74030.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S TNA BFG PPV RESULTS 10/20 (Hour 1): Ultimate X opens PPV, new TNA tag champs, Angle rejects Sting|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2023-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230915003726/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_74030.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sabin lost the X Division title to [[Austin Aries]] at the November 23, 2013 ''[[Impact Wrestling (TV series)|Impact Wrestling]]'' tapings (airing December 12), but then won it back in a rematch at the December 5, 2013 tapings (airing January 2, 2014) for his record-breaking eighth reign. However, he lost the title against Aries on TNA Impact Wrestling:Genesis, on January 16, 2014, after Velvet Sky turned on him. During the TNA Maximum Impact tour, Sabin attacked Sky, aligned himself with [[Alpha Female]]. Then, he disappeared from TV until May 9, 2014, when his departure from the promotion was confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_78308.shtml|title=TNA news: TNA makes several roster changes, including release of former X Division champion|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2014-05-10|access-date=2014-05-10|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2014-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225113/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_78308.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-news/48404-chris-sabin-confirms-he-is-now-a-free-agent|title=Chris Sabin confirms he is now a free agent|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=2014-05-09|access-date=2014-05-10|work=Wrestleview|archive-date=2014-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513184840/http://www.wrestleview.com/tna-news/48404-chris-sabin-confirms-he-is-now-a-free-agent|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ring of Honor (2003–2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}
[[File:Katsuhiko Nakajima and Chris Sabin.jpg|thumb|Sabin (right) fastening the [[World Junior Heavyweight Championship (AJPW)|World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] belt around the waist of [[Katsuhiko Nakajima]], after Nakajima had defeated Sabin to retain it in August 2007]]

Sabin made his debut for [[Ring of Honor]] on June 14, 2003, in a four-way match, won by [[Homicide (wrestler)|Homicide]].<ref name=ROHPastResults>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/live/events/past-event|title=Past Events|access-date=2012-04-07|publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418223643/http://www.rohwrestling.com/live/events/past-event|archive-date=2012-04-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> He would wrestle for the company sporadically before leaving in February 2004.<ref name=ROHPastResults/> He would return on November 4, 2005, to unsuccessfully challenge [[Bryan Danielson]] for the [[ROH World Championship]].<ref name=ROHPastResults/> He returned to ROH along with tag team partner Alex Shelley on March 30, 2007, following the [[Briscoe Brothers]] winning the [[ROH World Tag Team Championship]]. The two challenged Jay Briscoe for a shot at the title on April 28 in [[Chicago]], then attacked him after he accepted. The two would ultimately lose the match and leave the company.<ref name=ROHPastResults/> They also worked for [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]], and challenged for the [[PWG World Tag Team Championship]], although they never won.

In April 2008 Sabin and Shelley returned to ROH, losing to [[The Age of the Fall]] (Jimmy Jacobs and [[Seth Rollins|Tyler Black]]) and defeating the Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark) on the 18 and 19 respectively.<ref name=ROHPastResults/> In August 2008 Sabin and Shelley once again returned to ROH, wrestling Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson to a 25-minute time limit draw and losing to [[Kevin Steen and El Generico]] on the 1st and 2nd respectively.<ref name=ROHPastResults/> They were scheduled to return to ROH on October 24 and 25, but were pulled from the events by TNA and replaced by [[The Latin American Xchange]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/reports/86567|title=More ROH News: The Motor City Machine Guns out of the October 24th and 25th Shows|date=2008-09-30|publisher=411Mania|access-date=2010-04-04|archive-date=2011-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607115629/http://www.411mania.com/MMA/reports/86567|url-status=live}}</ref>

On February 13, 2010, Ring of Honor announced at their 8th Anniversary Show that the Motor City Machine Guns would return to the company on May 8 in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/129869/Ongoing-Results-From-ROH%5C%5Cs-8th-Anniversary-Show.htm|title=Ongoing Results From ROH's 8th Anniversary Show|date=2010-02-13|access-date=2010-04-04|last=Lansdell|first=Chris|publisher=411Mania|archive-date=2011-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607013453/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/129869/Ongoing-Results-From-ROH%5C%5Cs-8th-Anniversary-Show.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 8 the Motor City Machine Guns were defeated by the ROH World Tag Team Champions [[The Kings of Wrestling]] ([[Chris Hero]] and [[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]]) via disqualification, when the Briscoe Brothers interfered in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_41181.shtml|title=5/8 ROH in New York City: Tyler Black ROH Title defense, TNA's Machineguns challenge for ROH tag titles, Daniels, Awesome Kong|date=2010-05-09|access-date=2010-05-09|last=Gifford|first=Nick|publisher=PWTorch|archive-date=2018-12-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210233935/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_41181.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max (2006, 2008) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

On August 25, 2006, at Korauken Hall's ZERO-1 MAX show, Sabin and Alex Shelley became [[ZERO-1 MAX International Lightweight Tag Team Champions]] by defeating Ikuto Hidaka and [[Minoru Fujita]]. They held the titles for nearly two years, before [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Drop|dropping]] them to Minoru Fujita, and his new tag team partner, [[Takuya Sugawara]], on April 6, 2008.

=== New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2009–2010)===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

On January 4, 2009, Sabin and Shelley defeated [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]] ([[Tetsuya Naito]] and [[Yujiro Takahashi|Yujiro]]) at [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'s [[Wrestle Kingdom III]] to win the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1231099061.shtml|title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III Results: Tokyo, Japan|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2009-01-04|access-date=2010-03-31|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=2011-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604162559/http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1231099061.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> After three successful title defenses, two of which took place in TNA,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1238650426.php|title=Spoilers: Impact tapings for 4/9-16|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2009-04-02|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=2010-07-02|archive-date=2012-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914164322/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1238650426.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1239315058.php|title=Rising Sun Soliloquy Newsletter #19|last=Golden|first=Hunter|date=2009-04-09|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=2010-07-02}}</ref><ref name=Lockdown2009>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_31504.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Lethal Lockdown PPV report 4/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV event|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=2009-04-19|access-date=2010-07-02|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2009-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625163107/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_31504.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley lost the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles to [[Apollo 55]] ([[Finn Bálor|Prince Devitt]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]]) on July 5, 2009, at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's ''Circuit 2009 New Japan Soul''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1247097664 |title=Rising Sun Soliloquy Newsletter #32 |last=Golden |first=Hunter |date=2009-07-08 |publisher=WrestleView.com |access-date=2010-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926040952/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1247097664 |archive-date=2011-09-26 }}</ref> On November 8, 2010, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that the Motor City Machine Guns would be returning to the promotion the following month, competing at events on December 11 and 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2253|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120918034114/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2253|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 18, 2012|title=Kojima vs. Nakamura set! And other big December matches…|date=2010-11-08|work=Strong Style Spirit|access-date=2010-11-08}}</ref> On December 11 the Motor City Machine Guns were defeated by No Limit in their New Japan return match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2408|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121204152932/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2408|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2012|title=(Results) New Japan, 12/11/10 & Liger wins another title in USA|date=2010-12-11|work=Strong Style Spirit|access-date=2010-12-11}}</ref> The following day they defeated Apollo 55 in the fourth match between the two teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2448|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914130006/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2448|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 14, 2012|title=(Results) New Japan, 12/12/10|date=2010-12-12|work=Strong Style Spirit|access-date=2010-12-12}}</ref>

=== Ring of Honor (2015–2019) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

Sabin returned to Ring of Honor in early 2015. On the April 25 episode of ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]'', Sabin was revealed to be a member of the Knights of the Rising Dawn, a group that had been interfering in championship matches. He helped [[Bad Influence (professional wrestling)|The Addiction]] ([[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Frankie Kazarian]]) defeat [[reDRagon]] to become the new [[ROH World Tag Team Champions]]. On the May 9 episode of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', Sabin made his in-ring return to ROH in a match against [[Kyle O'Reilly]]. Sabin won the match with help from both Daniels and Kazarian.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ring Of Honor TV Recap (5/9): Chris Sabin Returns To ROH Ring, Huge 6-Man Tag Main Event – WrestlingInc.com|date = 9 May 2015|url = http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0509/594123/ring-of-honor-tv-recap/|access-date = 2015-05-21|archive-date = 2015-05-12|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150512054200/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0509/594123/ring-of-honor-tv-recap/|url-status = live}}</ref>

In February 2016, at the [[ROH 14th Anniversary Show|14th Anniversary Show]], Sabin turned on Daniels and Kazarian, re-forming the Motor City Machine Guns with Alex Shelley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/roh-14th-anniversary-live-results-jay-lethal-vs-kyle-oreilly-vs-adam-cole-207926|title=ROH 14th Anniversary live results: Jay Lethal vs. Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2016-02-26|access-date=2016-02-26|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=2016-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228104335/http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/roh-14th-anniversary-live-results-jay-lethal-vs-kyle-oreilly-vs-adam-cole-207926|url-status=live}}</ref> At the following day's ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'' tapings, Sabin and Shelley defeated Daniels and Kazarian in their return match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/100168/227-ring-of-honor-tv-taping-results-from-las-vegas-nv.html?p=1|title=2/27 Ring of Honor TV taping results from Las Vegas, NV|last=Shepherd|first=John|date=2016-02-28|access-date=2016-02-28|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-date=2016-03-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313084211/http://pwinsider.com/article/100168/227-ring-of-honor-tv-taping-results-from-las-vegas-nv.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley then formed a stable named "Search and Destroy" with [[Jay White]], [[Jonathan Gresham]], and [[Lio Rush]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/jonathan-gresham|title=Jonathan Gresham|access-date=2017-05-01|work=[[Ring of Honor]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429033507/http://rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/jonathan-gresham|archive-date=2017-04-29|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rohwrestling.com/news/jay-white-and-lio-rush-vs-young-bucks-roh-tag-team-titles-manhattan-mayhem|title=Jay White and Lio Rush vs The Young Bucks for the ROH Tag Team Titles at Manhattan Mayhem!|access-date=2017-05-01|work=[[Ring of Honor]]|date=8 February 2017|archive-date=2017-02-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211015808/http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/jay-white-and-lio-rush-vs-young-bucks-roh-tag-team-titles-manhattan-mayhem|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 22, 2017, at [[Death Before Dishonor XV]], The Motor City Machine Guns defeated the Young Bucks to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for the first time.<ref name=DBDXV>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/09/22/radicans-922-roh-death-dishonor-xv-ppv-report-cody-vs-suzuki-young-bucks-vs-mcmg-kushida-vs-king/|title=Radican's 9/22 ROH "Death Before Dishonor XV" PPV report – Cody vs. Suzuki, Young Bucks vs. MCMG, Kushida vs. King|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2017-09-22|access-date=2017-09-22|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=2017-09-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144955/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/09/22/radicans-922-roh-death-dishonor-xv-ppv-report-cody-vs-suzuki-young-bucks-vs-mcmg-kushida-vs-king/|url-status=live}}</ref> They would retain the titles until March 9, 2018, when they lost them against The Briscoe Brothers at ROH 16th Anniversary Show. In June, Shelley suffered an injury. On July 20, 2018, Shelley announced he would be leaving the promotion and retired from active competition, disbanding the tag team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/alex-shelleys-roh-contract-expires/|title=411MANIA|website=Alex Shelley’s ROH Contract Expires|access-date=2019-04-15|archive-date=2019-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415002024/https://411mania.com/wrestling/alex-shelleys-roh-contract-expires/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2018, Sabin defeated [[Silas Young]] to become the number one contender for the [[ROH World Television Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=205658|title=ROH on SBG #359 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=2018-11-19|archive-date=2024-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702142421/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=205658|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Death Before Dishonor XVI]], Sabin unsuccessfully challenged [[Punishment Martinez]] for the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=206729|title=ROH Death Before Dishonor 2018 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=2018-11-19|archive-date=2021-01-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112022736/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=206729|url-status=live}}</ref> During the January 12, 2019 ROH television tapings, Sabin suffered a fully [[torn ACL]] during a six-man tag team match, with a forecast recovering time of eight to twelve months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/chris-sabin-confirms-acl-tear-out-8-12-months|title=ROH Chris Sabin Confirms ACL Tear; Out 8-12 Months - Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com|access-date=2019-01-24|archive-date=2019-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190124152227/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/chris-sabin-confirms-acl-tear-out-8-12-months|url-status=live}}</ref> He left ROH in March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125050|title=MORE ON ALLIE'S IMPACT EXIT, FORMER IMPACT CHAMP RETURNING AS PRODUCER THIS WEEKEND, PANDA ENERGY IS NO MORE AND MORE IMPACT NEWS - PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=2019-03-21|archive-date=2022-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810081013/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125050|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2016, 2018, 2022–2023) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

In May 2015, Sabin faced [[KUSHIDA]] and [[Kyle O'Reilly]] in a [[three way match]] as part of the ROH/NJPW [[Global Wars '15]] event. In May 2016, they teamed with KUSHIDA and [[Matt Sydal]] in a loss to [[Bullet Club]] at [[Global Wars '16]]. In August 2016, the Motor City Machine Guns returned to Japan, unsuccessfully challenging the Young Bucks for the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=17064|title=8月21日（日）『Super J-Cup』有明大会でヤングバックスvsモーターシティ！原田＆小峠vs石森＆ACH！ あの初代ミスティコ"カリスティコ"も来日!!【SJ16】|date=2016-07-31|access-date=2016-07-31|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja|archive-date=2016-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803082602/http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=17064|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176|title=Super J-Cup 2016|access-date=2016-08-21|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja|archive-date=2016-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821223125/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1176|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2018, it was announced that Sabin would participate in the 2018 [[Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-full-best-super-juniors-2018-lineup-257201|title=NJPW reveals full Best of the Super Juniors 2018 lineup|date=7 May 2018|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=16 November 2018|archive-date=19 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019164232/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-full-best-super-juniors-2018-lineup-257201|url-status=live}}</ref> he finalized the tournament with 3 wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals. In October 2018, it was announced that Sabin would participate in the 2018 [[Super Junior Tag League]] 2018, teaming with [[Yujiro Kushida|Kushida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-full-super-jr-tag-league-lineup-267466|title=NJPW reveals full Super Jr. Tag League lineup|date=9 October 2018|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=16 November 2018|archive-date=16 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116085957/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-full-super-jr-tag-league-lineup-267466|url-status=live}}</ref> The team ended with three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals.

After defeating the [[Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions]], [[Aussie Open (professional wrestling)|Aussie Open]] on the September 15th episode of [[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]], Sabin and Shelley made their return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling at [[Rumble on 44th Street]] on October 28. At the event, the duo defeated Aussie Open to win the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships, in a three-way match, also involving [[List of New Japan Pro-Wrestling personnel#Young Lions|The DKC]] and [[Kevin Knight (wrestler)|Kevin Knight]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/njpw-rumble-on-44th-street-results-10-28-22/ | title=NJPW Rumble on 44th Street Results 10/28/22 | date=28 October 2022 | access-date=29 October 2022 | archive-date=29 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029172629/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/njpw-rumble-on-44th-street-results-10-28-22/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The duo retained the titles in February at [[Battle in the Valley (2023)|Battle in the Valley]], defeating the [[West Coast Wrecking Crew]] ([[Royce Isaacs]] and [[Jorel Nelson]]).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/135071?showResult=1 | title=2023.02.18 BATTLE IN THE VALLEY (Cheering event) &#124; NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING | access-date=2023-06-04 | archive-date=2023-10-01 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001220928/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/135071?showResult=1 | url-status=live }}</ref> On April 15 at [[Capital Collision (2023)|Capital Collision]], the duo lost the titles back to Aussie Open in a three-way tag-team match also involving the team of [[Kazuchika Okada]] and [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/15/4-15-njpw-capital-collision-results-mcguires-in-person-report-on-motor-city-machine-guns-vs-aussie-open-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-and-kazuchika-okada-in-a-three-way-for-the-njpw-strong-openweight-tag/ | title=4/15 NJPW Capital Collision results: McGuire's in-person report on Motor City Machine Guns vs. Aussie Open vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada in a three-way for the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Titles, Kenta vs. Eddie Edwards for the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito vs. Sanada and Yoshinobu Kanemaru | date=16 April 2023 | access-date=4 June 2023 | archive-date=26 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426225602/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/15/4-15-njpw-capital-collision-results-mcguires-in-person-report-on-motor-city-machine-guns-vs-aussie-open-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-and-kazuchika-okada-in-a-three-way-for-the-njpw-strong-openweight-tag/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2019–2024) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

On March 21, 2019, Sabin returned to [[Impact Wrestling]] to work as producer while he recovered from an [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/chris-sabin-working-as-a-producer-for-impact-this-weekend-652265/|title=Chris Sabin Working as a Producer for Impact This Weekend, ROH WOH Title Match Announced, Reno Scum|date=22 March 2019|access-date=18 June 2020|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512041734/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/chris-sabin-working-as-a-producer-for-impact-this-weekend-652265/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Slammiversary (2020)|Slammiversary]], Sabin made his in-ring return from injury where he teamed with Alex Shelley to reform the Motor City Machine Guns, defeating [[The Rascalz]] after answering their open challenge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/motor-city-machine-guns-return-impact-slammiversary|title=Motor City Machine Guns Return At IMPACT Slammiversary, Set To Challenge For Tag Team Titles On 7/21|website=Fightful|access-date=2020-07-19|archive-date=2020-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719205034/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/motor-city-machine-guns-return-impact-slammiversary|url-status=live}}</ref> On the following episode of Impact, they defeated [[The North (professional wrestling)|The North]] to capture the [[Impact World Tag Team Championship|Impact World Tag Team Titles]] for a second time, ending their 383 days reign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/91115-the-motor-city-machine-guns-campeones-en-pareja-impact|title=The Motor City Machine Guns ganan los Campeonatos por Pareja de Impact en el programa semanal|date=22 July 2020|access-date=22 July 2020|archive-date=22 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722102545/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/91115-the-motor-city-machine-guns-campeones-en-pareja-impact|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the next few months, they would retain their titles against The Rascalz and [[Ace Austin]] and [[Madman Fulton]]. At [[Bound for Glory (2020)|Bound for Glory]], The Guns lost their titles back to The North in a [[Four-way match|four-way]] [[tag team match]] also involving [[The Good Brothers (professional wrestling)|The Good Brothers]] ([[Doc Gallows]] and [[Karl Anderson]]), and Austin and Fulton, ending their reign at 97 days.<ref>{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=10/24 Moore's Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory live review: Eric Young vs. Rich Swann for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Kylie Rae for the Knockouts Title, Motor City Machine Guns vs. The Good Brothers vs. The North vs. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton for the Impact Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/24/10-24-moores-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-live-review-eric-young-vs-rich-swann-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-kylie-rae-for-the-knockouts-title-motor-city-machine-guns/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027061700/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/24/10-24-moores-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-live-review-eric-young-vs-rich-swann-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-kylie-rae-for-the-knockouts-title-motor-city-machine-guns/|archive-date=October 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Before the match, Shelley was attacked by The North, leaving Sabin to defend the titles by himself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bound For Glory 2020 Results – IMPACT Wrestling|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2020/10/24/bound-for-glory-2020-live-results/|access-date=2021-08-04|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601091616/https://impactwrestling.com/2020/10/24/bound-for-glory-2020-live-results/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following Bound for Glory, Sabin started teaming with James Storm for the next two months, defeating XXXL ([[Acey Romero]] and [[Larry D]]) at [[Turning Point (2020 wrestling)|Turning Point]] on November 14.<ref name="TP2020">{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling Presents Turning Point Results & Live Coverage Rich Swann vs Sami Callihan|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-presents-turning-point-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-sami-callihan|work=Fightful|date=November 14, 2020|access-date=November 14, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115000437/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-presents-turning-point-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-sami-callihan|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Turning Point on IMPACT Plus Results|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2020/11/14/turning-point-on-impact-plus-live-results/|work=[[Impact Wrestling]]|date=November 14, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=July 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731062841/https://impactwrestling.com/2020/11/14/turning-point-on-impact-plus-live-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Sabin and Shelley would reunite on the December 1 episode of ''Impact!'', resuming the team with another victory over XXXL, The Guns were scheduled to team up with [[Rich Swann]] to face [[Kenny Omega]] and The Good Brothers at [[Hard To Kill (2021)|Hard To Kill]] on January 16, 2021, but Shelley was replaced by [[Moose (wrestler)|Moose]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/01/19/impact-on-axs-tv-results-january-19-2021/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results – January 19, 2021|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=January 19, 2021|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129105040/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/01/19/impact-on-axs-tv-results-january-19-2021/|archive-date=January 29, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling No Surrender 2021 Results & Live Coverage Rich Swann vs Tommy Dreamer|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-no-surrender-2021-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-tommy-dreamer|website=Fightful|date=February 13, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2021|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223081115/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-no-surrender-2021-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-tommy-dreamer|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sacrifice on IMPACT Plus Results|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/13/sacrifice-on-impact-plus-results/|work=Impact Wrestling|date=March 13, 2021|access-date=March 14, 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608075040/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/13/sacrifice-on-impact-plus-results/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=3/13 Impact Wrestling Sacrifice results: Powell's review of Rich Swann vs. Moose in a Impact World Championship and TNA Title unification match, The Good Brothers vs. Juice Robinson and David Finlay for the Impact Tag Titles, Deonna Purrazzo vs. ODB for the Knockouts Title, TJP vs. Ace Austin for the X Division Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/13/3-13-impact-wrestling-sacrifice-results-powells-review-of-rich-swann-vs-moose-in-a-impact-world-championship-and-tna-title-unification-match-the-good-brothers-vs-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 13, 2021|access-date=March 13, 2021|archive-date=April 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410180937/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/13/3-13-impact-wrestling-sacrifice-results-powells-review-of-rich-swann-vs-moose-in-a-impact-world-championship-and-tna-title-unification-match-the-good-brothers-vs-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the March 10, 2022 episode of ''Impact!'', Sabin would reunite with Shelley in his feud with [[Jay White]], leading to a match scheduled against White and [[Chris Bey]] on the March 17 episode.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Thomas|title=Hall's Impact Wrestling Review 3.10.22|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/halls-impact-wrestling-review-3-11-22/|publisher=411MANIA|date=March 11, 2022|access-date=March 13, 2022|archive-date=July 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702142431/https://411mania.com/wrestling/halls-impact-wrestling-review-3-11-22/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 9, 2022 episode of ''Impact!'', The Guns defeated [[Heath and Rhino]] to capture the [[Impact World Tag Team Championship]] for a third time, ending their 62 days reign.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wrestle Zone|title=The Motor City Machine Guns Win 3rd IMPACT Tag Team Championship On 12/15|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/motor-city-machine-guns-win-035657519.html#:~:text=Wrestle%20Zone-,The%20Motor%20City%20Machine%20Guns%20Win%203rd,Team%20Championship%20On%2012%2F15&text=The%20Motor%20City%20Machine%20Guns%20are%20once%20again%20the%20best,third%20time%20in%20their%20careers.|work=Yahoo|date=December 16, 2022|access-date=December 16, 2022|archive-date=July 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702142434/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/motor-city-machine-guns-win-035657519.html#:~:text=Wrestle%20Zone-,The%20Motor%20City%20Machine%20Guns%20Win%203rd,Team%20Championship%20On%2012%2F15&text=The%20Motor%20City%20Machine%20Guns%20are%20once%20again%20the%20best,third%20time%20in%20their%20careers.|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 2, 2023 episode of ''Impact'', The Motor City Machine Guns lost their titles to [[Bullet Club]] members [[Ace Austin]] and Chris Bey, ending their reign at 78 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/ace-austin-chris-bey-win-impact-tag-team-titles|title=Ace Austin & Chris Bey win Impact Tag Team titles|date=2 March 2023|access-date=1 June 2023|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427060252/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/ace-austin-chris-bey-win-impact-tag-team-titles|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 20 episode of ''Impact!'', Sabin, Shelley and [[Kushida (wrestler)|Kushida]] defeated [[Jonathan Gresham]], [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] and Impact X Division Champion [[Trey Miguel]], where Sabin pinned Miguel to win.<ref name="Impact04202023">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/20/impact-on-axs-tv-results-april-20-2023/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: April 20, 2023|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421195717/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/04/20/impact-on-axs-tv-results-april-20-2023/|archive-date=April 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Impact!04202023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/21/4-20-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-steve-maclins-changing-of-the-guard-ceremony-nick-aldis-addresses-his-return-trey-miguel-jonathan-gresham-and-mike-bailey-vs-kushida-a/|title=4/20 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Steve Maclin's changing of the guard ceremony, Nick Aldis addresses his return, Trey Miguel, Jonathan Gresham, and Mike Bailey vs. Kushida, Alex Shelley, and Chris Sabin, Moose vs. Yuya Uemura, Joe Hendry vs. Sheldon Jean for the Digital Media Championship, Frankie Kazarian vs. The Good Hands|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=April 16, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417162719/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/21/4-20-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-steve-maclins-changing-of-the-guard-ceremony-nick-aldis-addresses-his-return-trey-miguel-jonathan-gresham-and-mike-bailey-vs-kushida-a/|archive-date=April 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 1, Impact confirmed that Sabin will be getting a title match against Miguel at [[Under Siege (2023)|Under Siege]].<ref name="XDivisionTitle">{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/01/trey-miguel-to-defend-his-title-against-x-division-pioneer-chris-sabin-at-under-siege/|title=Trey Miguel to Defend His Title Against X-Division Pioneer Chris Sabin at Under Siege|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=May 1, 2023|access-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429032906/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/01/trey-miguel-to-defend-his-title-against-x-division-pioneer-chris-sabin-at-under-siege/|archive-date=April 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 26 at Under Siege, Sabin unsuccessfully challenged Miguel for the X Division Championship after getting blinded by spray paint away while the referee's back was turned.<ref>{{cite web|author=Josiah MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|work=F4Wonline|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=May 26, 2023|archive-date=June 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622023715/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Sabin defeated Miguel at [[Against All Odds (2023)|Against All Odds]] to win his ninth X Division Championship, breaking his own record again.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|title=IMPACT Against All Odds Results: Alex Shelley Wins World Title, Chris Sabin Wins 9th X-Division Title|last=Siino|first=John|website=[[Live Audio Wrestling|Post Wrestling]]|date=June 9, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610034003/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/09/impact-against-all-odds-results-steve-maclin-vs-alex-shelley/|archive-date=June 10, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 29 episode of ''Impact'', Sabin successfully defended his title in his first title defense against Miguel via [[Disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]] after he was attacked by [[Zachary Wentz]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1534999015540068358|user=WarriorWrstlng|title=🚨🚨 !!! HUGE NEWS !!! 🚨🚨Sunday, June 26Just before Forbidden Door in Chicago...THE RASCALZ reunite to face an…|date=June 9, 2022}}</ref>

On July 15 at [[Slammiversary (2023)|Slammiversary]], Sabin lost the X Division Championship to [[Lio Rush]], ending his reign at 36 days.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=PRITCHARD |first=BILL |title=Lio Rush Wins X Division Championship At Slammiversary |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1387765-lio-rush-wins-x-division-championship-at-slammiversary/amp |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Wrestlezone.com |archive-date=July 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716015159/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1387765-lio-rush-wins-x-division-championship-at-slammiversary/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> At the tapings of ''[[Impact 1000]]'' on September 9, Sabin defeated Rush to win his tenth X Division Championship. On September 28 episode of ''Impact'', Sabin successfully defended his title in his first title defense against [[Alan Angels]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-live-results-x-division-title-on-the-line|title=Impact Wrestling live results: X-Division title on the line|last=MacDonald|first=Josiah|access-date=September 28, 2023|website=F4wonline|archive-date=September 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929013000/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-live-results-x-division-title-on-the-line|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 21 at [[Bound for Glory (2023)|Bound for Glory]], Sabin successfully defended the X Division Championship against [[Kenta Kobayashi|Kenta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/10/21/bound-for-glory-2023-live-results/|title=Bound For Glory 2023 Full Results|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|website=IMPACT Wrestling|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 24, 2023|archive-date=October 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022172100/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/10/21/bound-for-glory-2023-live-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 9 at [[Final Resolution (2023)|Final Resolution]], Sabin and Shelley were defeated by Josh Alexander and [[Zack Sabre Jr.]] in a tag team match.<ref name="CountdownToFinalResolution2023">{{cite web|title=Impact Wrestling Countdown To Final Resolution 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=381225|website=Cagematch|date=November 3, 2023|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=December 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210195729/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=381225|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="FinalResolution2023time">{{cite web|title=Impact Wrestling Final Resolution 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=374574|website=Cagematch|date=November 3, 2023|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=July 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702142432/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=374574|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 13, 2024 at [[Hard To Kill (2024)|Hard To Kill]], Sabin retained the TNA X Division Championship against Kushida and [[AAA Mega Championship|AAA Mega Champion]] [[El Hijo del Vikingo]].<ref name="HTK2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=TNA Hard To Kill results: Powell's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Moose for the TNA Title, Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 13, 2024|access-date=January 13, 2024|archive-date=January 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121051043/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 23 at [[No Surrender (2024)|No Surrender]], Sabin lost the TNA X Division Championship in the main event to [[Mustafa Ali]], ending his reign at 167 days.<ref>{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|title=Mustafa Ali Captures TNA X-Division Title From Chris Sabin In Main Event Of TNA No Surrender 2024|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-captures-tna-x-division-title-chris-sabin-main-event-tna-no-surrender-2024|work=Fightful|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 24, 2024|archive-date=July 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702142426/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-captures-tna-x-division-title-chris-sabin-main-event-tna-no-surrender-2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 23, 2024 tapings for [[TNA Impact!]], Sabin, alongside Shelley, wrestled his final matches for TNA in a losing effort against The System ([[Eric Maher|Eddie Edwards]] and [[Brian Myers]], as both Shelley and Sabin's contracts expired on April 1, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1457434-report-motor-city-machine-guns-finish-up-with-tna-set-to-enter-free-agency-in-april/amp|title=Report: Motor City Machine Guns Finish Up With TNA, Set To Enter Free Agency In April|first=Colin|last=Tessier|work=Wrestlezone|date=March 23, 2024|access-date=April 1, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324192154/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1457434-report-motor-city-machine-guns-finish-up-with-tna-set-to-enter-free-agency-in-april/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== All Elite Wrestling (2022) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}

On the August 24, 2022, episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'', [[Sonjay Dutt]] announced that [[Jay Lethal]] would team with the Motor City Machine Guns at the [[All Out (2022)|All Out]] PPV, where they would take on [[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]] and [[FTR (professional wrestling)|FTR]] in a six-man tag-team match, with Sabin and Shelley set to make their [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) debut. At the event, Wardlow and FTR would win the match, with assistance from [[Samoa Joe]], who attacked [[Satnam Singh]] early in the match.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Motor City Machine Guns Now Teaming with Jay Lethal Against FTR and Wardlow at AEW ALL OUT |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/motor-city-machine-guns-now-teaming-with-jay-lethal-against-ftr-and-wardlow-at-aew-all-out/ |access-date=2 April 2024 |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926145748/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/motor-city-machine-guns-now-teaming-with-jay-lethal-against-ftr-and-wardlow-at-aew-all-out/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson, Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry vs. Christian Cage, Casino Ladder Match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-britt-baker-vs-jamie-hayter-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-interim-aew-womens-title-ch/ |access-date=2 April 2024 |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906001804/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-britt-baker-vs-jamie-hayter-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-interim-aew-womens-title-ch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== WWE (2024–present) ===
{{see also|Motor City Machine Guns}}
In September 2024, it was reported that Sabin and Alex Shelley had signed with [[WWE]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=NEW WWE SIGNINGS (SPOILER) |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/187945/new-wwe-signings-spoiler.html?p=1 |work=PWInsider |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> They made their debut on the ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'' brand on October 18.<ref name="SmackDown10182024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Smackdown results (10/18): Powell's review of Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, Cody Rhodes on facing Gunther, Motor City Machine Guns debut in one of two Triple Threat qualifiers for a future WWE Tag Title match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/18/wwe-smackdown-results-10-18-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-cody-rhodes-on-facing-gunther-motor-city-machine-guns-debut-in-one-of-two-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-a-future-wwe-tag/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 18, 2024|access-date=October 19, 2024}}</ref> One week later, they won the [[WWE Tag Team Championship]] by defeating [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rubio |first1=Antonio |title=Motor City Machine Guns ganan los Campeonatos por Parejas de WWE en Smackdown |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/134725-motor-city-machine-guns-ganan-los-campeonatos-por-parejas-de-wwe-en-smackdown |website=Solowrestling |date=October 26, 2024 |access-date=26 October 2024}}</ref> On the November 15 episode of ''SmackDown,'' Sabin and Shelley defended the titles against [[The Street Profits]] ([[The Street Profits|Angelo Dawkins]] and [[The Street Profits|Montez Ford]]), but the match ended in a no contest after Ciampa attacked both teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From Nov. 15 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10143514-wwe-smackdown-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-nov-15 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> On the December 6 episode of ''SmackDown'', Sabin and Shelley lost the titles to DIY after Gargano hit Sabin with a low blow, ending their reign at 42 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tessier |first1=Colin |date=December 6, 2024 |title=DIY Turn Heel, Win WWE Tag Team Titles On 12/6 WWE SmackDown |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1525523-diy-turn-heel-win-wwe-tag-team-titles-on-12-6-wwe-smackdown |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref>

They tried to regain the titles in a [[2-out-of-3 falls match|2 Out of 3 Falls Match]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2025)|Royal Rumble]] event, but were not successful.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell’s live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the WWE Title, DIY vs. MCMG in a best of three falls match for the WWE Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/01/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-wwe-title-diy-vs-mcmg-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-wwe-ta/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 1, 2025 |website=Prowrestling.net}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of ''SmackDown'', they would attempt to regain the titles in a [[tables, ladders, and chairs match]], where the Street Profits retained.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 25, 2025 |title=WWE Smackdown results (4/25): Powell’s live review of the WrestleMania 41 fallout edition with WWE Champion John Cena, plus The Street Profits vs. MCMG vs. DIY in a TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/25/wwe-smackdown-results-4-25-powells-live-review-of-the-wrestlemania-41-fallout-edition-with-wwe-champion-john-cena-plus-the-street-profits-vs-mcmg-vs-diy-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-tag-team-tit/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250428051509/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/25/wwe-smackdown-results-4-25-powells-live-review-of-the-wrestlemania-41-fallout-edition-with-wwe-champion-john-cena-plus-the-street-profits-vs-mcmg-vs-diy-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-tag-team-tit/ |archive-date=April 28, 2025 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=May 2, 2025 |title=May 5, 2025 Observer Newsletter: Mexican wrestling political maneuvering, incredible Kamitani vs. Nakano match |journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |location=[[Campbell, California]] |issn=1083-9593}}</ref>

==Other media==
Harter, as Chris Sabin has appeared in the video games ''[[TNA Impact! (video game)|TNA IMPACT!]]'', ''[[TNA Impact!: Cross the Line]]'' and ''[[TNA Wrestling Impact!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/chris-sabin/3005-252/|title=Chris Sabin (Character) - Giant Bomb|website=Giant Bomb|access-date=2017-01-18|archive-date=2017-08-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823120500/https://www.giantbomb.com/chris-sabin/3005-252/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2008, Sabin, along with Alex Shelley, appeared in an episode of ''[[Made (TV series)|MTV MADE]]'', teaching a student the basics of professional wrestling.<ref name="SLAM! – motoring"/><ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/made/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=133148|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315054915/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/made/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=133148|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 15, 2008|title=MTV MADE, episode 70|access-date=2008-07-27|publisher=MTV}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Harter was inspired by [[Hulk Hogan]] and [[Bret Hart]].<ref name="X-tra">{{cite web |last=Baines |first=Tim |date=2007-03-04 |title=Champ Sabin proving to be X-tra special |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/03/04/3695025.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101221546/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/03/04/3695025.html |archive-date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=2007-08-22 |publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Before becoming a professional wrestler, he worked at [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], and used his earnings to pay to attend a wrestling school, but also took classes at a community college.<ref name="X-tra"/>

Harter plays bass in a band called The High Crusade, which also includes [[Petey Williams]] and [[Alex Shelley]], and their friends Adam Tatro and Chris Plumb.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/11/04/11639261.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715070828/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/11/04/11639261.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Petey Williams adapts to a new life|last=Johnson|first=Stephen Dean|date=2009-11-04|access-date=2010-05-24|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref name=ItsNotWhatYouThink/> The band released their debut album, ''It's Not What You Think'', on September 7, 2010.<ref name=ItsNotWhatYouThink>{{cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Reviews/2010/09/04/15251176.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101005819/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Reviews/2010/09/04/15251176.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Shelley, Sabin, Petey jam on debut CD|last=Mackinder|first=Matt|date=2010-09-04|access-date=2010-09-07|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

An avid [[Video game|gamer]], Harter's ring name is derived from the ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (originally released in North America as ''Final Fantasy III'') character [[Characters of Final Fantasy VI#Sabin Figaro|Sabin Rene Figaro]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/01/12/chris-sabin-interview |title=Chris Sabin interview |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=2007-01-12 |publisher=[[IGN]] |access-date=2013-09-01 |archive-date=2013-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009054826/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/01/12/chris-sabin-interview |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
[[Image:Sabin TNA Tag Champion.jpg|thumb|Sabin and [[Alex Shelley]] are three-time [[Impact World Tag Team Championship|TNA/Impact World Tag Team Champions]].]]
[[File:Chris Sabin in June 2009 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Sabin is a former [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]].]]

* '''[[All American Wrestling]]'''
** [[AAW Tag Team Championship]] ([[AAW Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Alex Shelley]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/All_American_Wrestling.htm|title=All American Wrestling Title Histories|access-date=2008-07-11|publisher=titlehistories.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723161739/http://www.titlehistories.com/All_American_Wrestling.htm|archive-date=2008-07-23|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
** [[AJPW Junior League]] ([[AJPW Junior League#2007|2007]])
* '''''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'''''
** Tag Team of the Year (2010) – with Alex Shelley<ref name="Baltimore">{{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2010 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-02-2010_awards-story.html|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=February 14, 2011|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=June 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605095538/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-02-2010_awards-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Blue Water Championship Wrestling'''
** BWCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2005-04.html|title=Independent Wrestling Results – April 2005|access-date=2008-07-04|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=2008-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501012419/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2005-04.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Border City Wrestling]]'''
** [[BCW Can-Am Television Championship]] ([[BCW Can-Am Television Championship#Title history|2 times]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
** Pro Wrestler of the Year (2007)
*'''City Championship Wrestling'''
**CCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Alex Shelley<ref>{{Cite web |title=CCW Tag Team Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=6424 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606092909/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=6424 |archive-date=2024-06-06 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>
*'''[[Deadlock Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[DPW Worlds Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with Alex Shelley<ref name="DPW-TT">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/dpw-2nd-anniversary-results-1216-three-new-champions-crowned|title=DPW 2nd Anniversary Results (12/16): Three New Champions Crowned|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=December 18, 2023|access-date=December 19, 2023|archive-date=December 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219183338/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/dpw-2nd-anniversary-results-1216-three-new-champions-crowned|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Discovery Wrestling'''
**Y Division Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryWrestling/photos/a.559980240776382.1073741829.330525710388504/779019185539152/?type=1&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/330525710388504/779019185539152 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Discovery Wrestling|website=www.facebook.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
**Y Division Title Tournament (2015)<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3319&page=2| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211209013958/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3319&page=2| archive-date = 2021-12-09| title = Matches « Y Division Title Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
*'''[[Game Changer Wrestling]]'''
**[[Game Changer Wrestling Tag Team Championship|GCW Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with Alex Shelley<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3797|title=GCW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 5, 2023|access-date=March 6, 2023|archive-date=January 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126202304/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3797|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''Great Lakes All-Pro Wrestling'''
** GLAPW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''[[International Wrestling Cartel]]'''
** [[IWC Super Indy Championship]] (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/>
** Super Indy Tournament (2004)<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''[[Maryland Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[MCW Cruiserweight Championship]] ([[MCW Cruiserweight Championship#Title history|2 times]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''Maximum Pro Wrestling'''
** MXPW Cruiserweight Championship (2 times)<ref name="OWOW"/>
** MXPW Television Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''Michigan Marquee Wrestling Association'''
** MMWA Marquee Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'''
** [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Alex Shelley<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=266&view=erfolge#erfolge|title=Cagematch profile|access-date=2009-12-21|publisher=Cagematch|archive-date=2011-06-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609053155/http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=266&view=erfolge#erfolge|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) – with Alex Shelley<ref name="Rumble on 44th Street">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=349651|title=NJPW Rumble On 44th Street - Pay Per View @ Palladium Times Square in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=October 28, 2022|archive-date=November 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101015106/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=349651|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=5497|title=Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=October 29, 2022|archive-date=October 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020113554/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=5497|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[NWA Florida]]'''
** [[Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup#Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2005)|Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2005)]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Great Lakes]]'''
** NWA Great Lakes Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[PWI Tag Team of the Year]] (2010) – with Alex Shelley<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2011/01/achievement-awards-tag-team-of-year.html|title=Achievement Awards: Tag Team of the Year|date=2011-01-14|access-date=2011-01-15|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|archive-date=2017-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704210520/http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2011/01/achievement-awards-tag-team-of-year.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 28 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50007.htm |access-date=2009-03-21 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 – 2007 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707054509/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50007.htm |archive-date=2011-07-07 }}</ref>
* '''[[Pro Wrestling Zero1]]'''
** [[NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with Alex Shelley<ref name=Cage/>
* '''[[Ring of Honor]]'''
** [[ROH World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of ROH World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Alex Shelley<ref name=DBDXV/>
* '''[[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|NWA Total Nonstop Action / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling]]'''
** [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[list of TNA World Heavyweight Champions|1 time]])
** [[TNA World Tag Team Championship|TNA/Impact World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of TNA World Tag Team Champions#Title history|3 times]]) – with Alex Shelley<ref name=VictoryRoad2010/>
** [[TNA X Division Championship|TNA/Impact X Division Championship]] ([[List of TNA X Division Champions|10 times]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
** [[TNA 2003 Super X Cup Tournament]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
** [[TNA 2004 World X Cup Tournament]] – with [[Jerry Lynn]], [[Elix Skipper]], and [[Christopher Daniels]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
** [[TNA 2006 World X Cup Tournament]] – with [[Alex Shelley]], [[Jay Lethal]], and [[Sonjay Dutt]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
** [[TNA Gauntlet for the Gold]] ([[TNA Gauntlet for the Gold#Most Gauntlet for the Gold victories|2008]] – Tag Team) – with Alex Shelley<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/test-subject/|title=WWE News, RAW Results, Smackdown Results|access-date=2024-07-02|archive-date=2019-12-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218085023/http://www.wrestleview.com/test-subject/|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[TNA Triple Crown Champion]]
** [[Impact Year End Awards|TNA / Impact Year End Awards]] (5 times)
*** Match of the Year ([[Impact Year End Awards#2003 TNA Year End Awards|2003]]) <small>vs. [[Frankie Kazarian]] and [[Matt Bentley|Michael Shane]] on August 20</small><ref name=TNA0304Awards>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1133199509.shtml|title=TNA announces plans for 2005 Year-End Awards after Turning Point PPV|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2005-11-28|access-date=2011-07-15|work=WrestleView|archive-date=2016-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513061754/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1133199509.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** Memorable Moment of the Year (2003) <small>The first [[Ultimate X match]]</small><ref name=TNA0304Awards/>
*** Tag Team of the Year ([[Impact Year End Awards#2007 TNA Year End Awards|2007]]) {{small|with Alex Shelley}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1201236111.shtml|title=Full 2007 TNA Year-End Awards Results: Finisher, Tag Team, Feud, more|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2008-01-24|work=WrestleView|access-date=2011-07-15|archive-date=2017-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625022058/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1201236111.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** Moment of the Year ([[Impact Year End Awards#2020 Impact Wrestling Awards|2020]]) – {{small|Motor City Machine Guns' return to Impact at [[Slammiversary (2020)|Slammiversary]], shared with the other returns and debuts that night}}<ref name=impactawards2>{{cite web|title=Best of 2020 Part 2 Recap|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2020/12/29/best-of-2020-part-2-recap/|work=[[Impact Wrestling]]|access-date=2020-12-30|archive-date=2020-12-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230161338/https://impactwrestling.com/2020/12/29/best-of-2020-part-2-recap/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** Men's Tag Team of the Year ([[Impact Year End Awards#2022 Impact Wrestling Awards|2022]]) {{small|with Alex Shelly}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2022/12/29/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-29-2022/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: December 29, 2022 – TNA Wrestling|access-date=July 2, 2024|archive-date=February 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213051511/https://tnawrestling.com/2022/12/29/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-29-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''Twin City Wrestling'''
** TCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''Ultimate Championship Wrestling'''
**UCW Lightweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=120004|title=UCW « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=2014-11-09|archive-date=2014-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208113745/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=120004|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[World Wrestling All-Stars]]'''
** [[WWA International Cruiserweight Championship]] ([[WWA International Cruiserweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=Cage/>
* '''[[WWE]]''' 
** [[WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Alex Shelley
** [[List of WWE tournaments#WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2024) 2|WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2024)]] – with Alex Shelley<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=9077</ref>
**[[List of WWE tournaments#WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2025)|WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2025)]] – with Alex Shelley
* '''Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling'''
** XICW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name=Cage/>
** XICW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Truth Martini]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
* '''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (2003)
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Worked Match of the Year|Worst Worked Match of the Year]] (2006) <small>[[Fight for the Right Tournament|TNA Reverse Battle Royal]] on [[TNA Impact!]]</small><ref>{{Citation|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=January 22, 2007|title=2006 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|periodical=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–12|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>

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