Alex Shelley - Pro Wrestlers Database
Motor City Machine Guns
Chris Sabin
Chris Sabin

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Alex Shelley, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Patrick Martin was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 23, 1983, and he is currently 41 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand under the ring name of Alex Shelley.

Currently, he is a member of the team of Motor City Machine Guns (with Chris Sabin).

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Patrick Martin
  • Ring Names
    • Alex Shelley ( November 8, 2002 - Present)
    • David Decker ( March 2, 2002 - November 30, 2002)
  • Born May 23, 1983 (age 41)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Detroit, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • Detroit, Michigan
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Nicknames Made in Detroit

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( June 30, 2019 - Present)
    • Wrestler ( March 2, 2002 - July 20, 2018)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown October 18, 2024Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE September 13, 2024 October 17, 2024
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY September 1, 2019 August 18, 2024
    Promotion Impact WrestlingIMPACT March 5, 2022 April 18, 2024
    Promotion Game Changer WrestlingGCW October 10, 2020 May 21, 2023
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG October 28, 2022 April 15, 2023
    Promotion Major League WrestlingMLW September 16, 2021 November 6, 2021
    Promotion Impact WrestlingIMPACT July 18, 2020 September 28, 2021
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH June 30, 2019 December 13, 2019
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH November 20, 2015 July 20, 2018
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight September 27, 2012 November 7, 2015
    Promotion Total Nonstop ActionTNA June 19, 2005 May 29, 2012
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 4, 2009 December 12, 2010
    Promotion Pro Wrestling GuerrillaPWG April 11, 2009 February 27, 2010
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH April 18, 2008 August 2, 2008
    Promotion Pro Wrestling GuerrillaPWG February 12, 2005 September 2, 2007
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH June 28, 2003 June 24, 2006
    Promotion Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAXZERO1 MAX March 15, 2005 February 26, 2006
    Promotion Combat Zone WrestlingCZW October 11, 2003 February 5, 2005
    Promotion Total Nonstop ActionTNA July 8, 2004 November 19, 2004
  • Images History

    Oct 2024
    Oct 2024
    Mar 2022
    Mar 2022
    Nov 2015
    Nov 2015
    Sep 2010
    Sep 2010
    Jan 2008
    Jan 2008
    Jan 2006
    Jan 2006
    Jun 2003
    Jun 2003
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face October 30, 2008Present
    Heel August 13, 2008 October 29, 2008
    Face November 11, 2007 August 12, 2008
    Heel July 23, 2006 November 10, 2007
    Face May 7, 2005 July 22, 2006
    Heel June 28, 2003 May 6, 2005
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    SD Mid Card October 18, 2024Present
    WWE Inactive September 13, 2024 October 17, 2024
    TNA Mid Card January 25, 2024 April 18, 2024
    TNA Upper Card May 26, 2023 January 24, 2024
    TNA Mid Card August 25, 2022 May 25, 2023
    TNA Upper Card July 21, 2022 August 24, 2022
    TNA Mid Card March 5, 2022 July 20, 2022
    TNA Inactive Physician career duties December 2, 2020 September 28, 2021
    TNA Mid Card July 18, 2020 December 1, 2020
    NJPW Mid Card September 27, 2012 November 7, 2015
    TNA Inactive House show wrestler only April 16, 2012 May 29, 2012
    TNA Mid Card January 19, 2012 April 15, 2012
    TNA Inactive Hiatus September 30, 2011 January 18, 2012
    TNA Mid Card April 28, 2011 September 29, 2011
    TNA Injured Broken collarbone January 17, 2011 April 27, 2011
    TNA Mid Card June 19, 2005 January 16, 2011
    TNA Mid Card July 8, 2004 November 19, 2004

  • Finishers

    • Shellshock - Swinging Reverse STO ( October 6, 2022 - Present)
    • Automatic Midnight / WA4 - Over the shoulder Back-to-belly Piledriver ( March 2, 2002 - Present)
    • Border City Stretch - Chickenwing Over the shoulder Crossface ( March 2, 2002 - Present)
    • Sliced Bread #2 - Shiranui ( June 24, 2006 - Present)
    • Shelley Clutch - Modified Arm Wrench Inside Cradle ( January 1, 2013 - Present)
    • Made in Detroit - with Chris Sabin - Sitout Powerbomb + Sliced Bread #2 combination ( July 18, 2020 - Present)
    • Skull and Bones - with Chris Sabin - Falling Neckbreaker + Diving Crossbody combination ( July 18, 2020 - Present)
    • Made in Detroit - with Chris Sabin - Sitout Powerbomb + Sliced Bread #2 combination ( March 12, 2007 - July 20, 2018)
    • Skull and Bones - with Chris Sabin - Falling Neckbreaker + Diving Crossbody combination ( March 12, 2007 - July 20, 2018)
    • ASCS Rush - with Chris Sabin - Spinning Sole Kick followed by a Superkick followed by a simultaneous Enzuigiri + Superkick combination ( March 12, 2007 - July 20, 2018)
    • I-94 - with Kushida - Sitout Powerbomb + Sliced Bread #2 combination ( August 26, 2012 - October 25, 2015)
    • Outatime - with Kushida - Falling Neckbreaker + Moonsault combination ( August 26, 2012 - October 25, 2015)
    • Shellshock - Swinging Reverse STO ( March 2, 2002 - June 24, 2006)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Motorcity" by Adam Skaggs - with Chris Sabin - Team ( July 18, 2020 - August 18, 2024)
    • Theme Song "Anarchy at GA" by Matt Laug - Single ( June 30, 2019 - December 13, 2019)
    • Theme Song "Upset Army" by Christian Fitness - Single ( November 20, 2015 - July 20, 2018)
    • Theme Song "All Ghosts To Medicine Counter Four" by Christian Fitness - with Chris Sabin - Team ( February 26, 2016 - July 20, 2018)
    • Theme Song "Next Go Round (Omae wa Mo Shindeiru Version)" by May's - Single ( September 27, 2012 - November 7, 2015)
    • Theme Song "Paparazzi / Up Yours" by Dale Oliver - Single ( June 19, 2005 - May 19, 2012)
    • Theme Song "Motorcity" by Adam Skaggs - with Chris Sabin - Team ( May 16, 2010 - May 19, 2012)
    • Theme Song "Party with the Motor City" by Dale Oliver - with Chris Sabin - Team ( January 1, 2008 - May 15, 2010)
    • Theme Song "1967" by Dale Oliver - with Chris Sabin - Team ( March 12, 2007 - December 31, 2007)
    • Theme Song "Drugs (Instrumental version)" by Lil' Kim - with The Embassy - Team ( July 23, 2005 - May 12, 2006)
    • Theme Song "C'mon C'mon" by The Von Bondies - Single ( October 11, 2003 - February 5, 2005)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

  • Combat Zone Wrestling

    • 1 CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Game Changer Wrestling

    • 1 GCW Tag Team Championship (with Chris Sabin)

    Westside Xtreme wrestling

    • 2 wXw World Heavyweight Championship

    All American Wrestling

    • 1 AAW Tag Team Championship (with Chris Sabin)

    Black Label Pro

    • 1 BLP Midwest Championship

    Border City Wrestling

    • 1 BCW Can-Am Television Championship

    City Championship Wrestling

    • 1 CCW Tag Team Championship (with Chris Sabin)

    Combat 1 Wrestling

    • 1 Combat 1 Crash Championship

    DEADLOCK Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 DPW Worlds Tag Team Championship (with Chris Sabin)

    Great Lakes Wrestling

    • 1 GLW Cruiserweight Championship

    IndependentWrestling.tv

    • 1 IWTV Independent Wrestling World Championship

    Insane Wrestling Federation

    • 1 IWF Cruiserweight Championship

    Maryland Championship Wrestling

    • 1 MCW Cruiserweight Championship

    NWA Midwest

    • 1 NWA Midwest X Division Championship

    Ontario Championship Wrestling

    • 1 OCW Tag Team Championship (with R.C. Cross)

    Prestige Wrestling

    • 2 Prestige Championship

    Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max

    • 1 Zero1-Max United States Openweight Championship
    • 1 NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship (with Chris Sabin)

    Sanctuary Fight Club

    • 1 SFC Thrash Zone Championship

    Smash Wrestling

    • 1 Smash Wrestling Championship

    The Wrestling Revolver

    • 1 REVOLVER Championship
    • 1 PWR Remix Championship

    UWA Hardcore Wrestling

    • 2 UWA Lightweight Championship

    Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling

    • 1 XICW Midwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 XICW Cruiserweight Championship
    • 3 XICW Tag Team Championship (with Jaimy Coxxx)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • TNA Chris Candido Memorial Tag Team Tournament Winner (2005 - with Sean Waltman)
    • TNA Gauntlet for the Gold - Tag Team Winner (2005 - with Chris Sabin)
    • TNA Paparazzi Championship Series Winner (2006)
    • TNA X Division Championship Tournament Winner (2009)
    • TNA Triple Crown Champion
    • TNA Tag Team of the Year (2007 - with Chris Sabin)
    • Impact Year End Award - Men's Tag Team of the Year (2022 - with Chris Sabin)
    • Impact Year End Award - Moment of the Year (2020 – for Motor City Machine Guns' return to Impact at Slammiversary)
    • ROH Trios Tournament Winner (2006 - with Abyss & Jimmy Rave)
    • NJPW Super Jr. Tag Tournament (2012 - with Kushida)
    • CMLL International Gran Prix Winner (2008)
    • BLP Turbo Graps 16 Winner (2020)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (2010 - with Chris Sabin)
    • 5° in PWI Tag Team 100 (2023 – with Chris Sabin)
    • 32° in PWI 500 (2009)
    • The Baltimore Sun Tag Team of the Year (2010 – with Chris Sabin)

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