Auf Die Fresse returns as Ian and Mike take a look at the Wrestling EM from Frankfurt, with an eight-man tournament to crown wXw’s first ever European champion… we also take a look ahead to next month’s Shortcut to the Top, with announced names and some spitballing at who could be surprise entrants.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram.

Intro music: Curtain Call by Our Waking Hour

It’s a quiet month as wXw took the month off for the Euros - even if football didn’t come home to Germany. Instead, Ian and Mike spent the time going through one of wXw’s iconic rivalries - and on this episode we go through five matches from the back catalogue of WALTER and Ilja Dragunov. We also cover the latest news bits, as we finally have a line-up for the Wrestling EM in Frankfurt!

You can watch all the matches we talk about on this show on wXwNOW.com:

• Borken (September 2015) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyxU9JBZuEc (German audio)
• Carat 2017 Night Three - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnlYC8DJznk (English audio)
• Carat 2018 Night Two - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiGq8DJQDyA (English audio)
• True Colors 2018 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dya11gGF7Ac (English audio)
• Superstars of Wrestling 2018 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46kZ6cGl9Q (English audio)

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Unstoppable by NEFFEX

Am Freitag kommt der Fußball nach Haus… but first, Ian and Mike return for a look at this month’s Drive of Champions - an eventful show that marked the end of a reign, and maybe the end of an era. We also bring you up to speed with announcements for Frankfurt and October’s World Tag Team Festival.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: I’ve Got a Bazooka by TeknoAXE

Ian and Mike return for a look at wXw’s latest trip to Hamburg, as das Powercrowd were molten hot for an OSKAR title win that… nearly happened. We break that down, then take umbrage at how things are being announced... speaking of, we’ve also some more announcements for World Tag Team Festival, as well as injury updates and potential farewells.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Dangerous Waves by TeknoAXE

On this episode of Auf Die Fresse, Ian and Mike pay tribute to “Bad Bones” John Klinger, who passed away recently at the age of 40.

The GoFundMe in John Klinger's memory can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/spende-in-gedenken-an-john-bad-bones-klinger

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Baba Yaga by Kevin MacLeod

Outro music: I Walk Alone by Raw Solution

Ian and Mike return to look over a pair of shows from wXw’s weekend in Saxony, featuring AMBOSS’ latest tilt for the tag titles, the Battle Without Honor & Humanity in Leipzig, and a cracker between Mike D and Hektor.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: “Punk Sitcom Intro” by TeknoAXE

A quick episode this month as Ian and Mike cast an eye over Frankfurt’s 16 Carat Gold Revenge, WrestleMania weekend shows that are happening right now, and a few other tidbits.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Summon The Rawk by Kevin Macleod

A surprise winner, or one that we should have seen coming? Ian and Mike are back from Oberhausen and review a hectic weekend of wrestling that saw every title defended, a new addition to wXw’s Hall of Fame, and of course, the 16 Carat Gold tournament.

Reviews of wXw events (and our 16 Carat Gold photo sets) can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Sirius Beat – “My Story”

We’re days away from 16 Carat Gold, so that means it's time for Ian and Mike to take a look at the big weekend - who’s got a realistic shot of winning Carat? Who’s got AMBITION? And who else has taken this podcast to heart?

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

With all sixteen names for Carat now confirmed, Ian and Mike take a look at this past weekend’s Dead End and Road to 16 Carat Gold shows. Plenty of stuff for your proverbial notebooks lies ahead!

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Back to the Roots is in the books, and Ian and Mike have a LOT to talk about - things are falling into place for 16 Carat Gold. We talk about the Käfigschlacht and more, but as we have six weeks ‘til Carat… we also look at the unofficial main event for Carat Saturday, plus a load more names that have been announced for the weekend.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Ian and Mike ring in the new year by looking back over an incredibly news-packed Christmas period that’s seen four new names added to 16 Carat Gold… we also take a look at the happenings from wXw’s 23rd Anniversary show, the controversial fall-out, and where we head from here as wXw prepares for Go Time…

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Punk Sitcom Intro by TeknoAXE

Ian and Mike round up the year that was with a look back at the big stories from 2023 - from Carat to Tag Festival, to departures and break-outs. We call out our favourite matches and workers of the year - and take a look back at how our predictions made at the start of the year fared…

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Mass Pike Road Rage by TeknoAXE

Ian and Mike return for a look at Broken Rules and the subsequent trip to Hamburg as AMBOSS headed into December’s 23rd Anniversary show stronger than ever… yet perhaps on the cusp of implosion?

(this episode was recorded before wXw announced that Absolute Andy will be inducted into their Hall of Fame over 16 Carat Gold weekend in 2024)

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Baba Yaga by Kevin MacLeod

He was a man of many monikers - Der Adler der wXw… Mr 100%... Die Rohrzange aus Franken… Der VeterAAn. On this episode of Auf die Fresse, Mike and Ian pay tribute to the life and wXw career of Absolute Andy, following his passing earlier this month.

Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Over on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads along with @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Radiation by Meizong (edit)

Ian and Mike return for a stuffed show as we’ve got four editions of We Love Wrestling to pour over featuring a title change, new teams, and Maggot’s final preparations for his Broken Rules title shot. We also talk more names for 16 Carat Gold, the fall-out from the Access All Artists deal, and retooling.

Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Social media? No matter what they’re calling it, we’re on that - it’s @MikeKilby on pretty much everything or @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads. For the websites, it’s @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: White Comic - This Ain't The End Of Me

2023’s World Tag Team Festival wrapped up with a big helping of rice pudding, so Mike and Ian return to tackle the entire weekend and where things could head to next. There’s talk on the first three entrants to 2024’s 16 Carat Gold as well, as the next festival weekend appears on the horizon.

Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Social media? No matter what they’re calling it, we’re on that - it’s @MikeKilby on pretty much everything or @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads. For the websites, it’s @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Kevin Macleod - Retrofuture Dirty

Days ahead of the 2023 World Tag Team Festival, Ian and Mike return for a bumper episode to look at the upcoming festivities… and a passing look at wXw’s last three shows in Bremen, Hamburg and, err, Newcastle.

Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Social media? No matter what they’re calling it, we’re on that - it’s @MikeKilby on pretty much everything or @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads. For the websites, it’s @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: Kevin Macleod - Retrofuture Clean

Ian and Mike return for a look at wXw’s Shortcut to the Top, featuring some surprise returns and talk about the eventual winner… where things go from here, and what’s coming up.

Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Social media? No matter what they’re calling it, we’re on that - it’s @MikeKilby on pretty much everything or @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/BlueSky/Threads. For the websites, it’s @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads/BlueSky.

Intro music: “Tonight” by NEFFEX

Ian and Mike jump into the middle of the sommerpause for a look at wXw’s trip to Frankfurt - featuring a first win for Michael Oku - while we take a look at August’s Shortcut to the Top and the slew of announcements for wXw in September.

Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.com

Social media? No matter what they’re calling it, we’re on that - it’s @MikeKilby on pretty much everything, including Threads… or @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram/Threads. For the websites, it’s @bigbackbodydrop on Twitter or @backbodydrop on Instagram/Threads.

Intro music: Kevin McLeod - Summon the Rawk