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Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #59 - Feeling Woof (wXw Broken Rules 2025 review)Ian and Mike return to cast their eyes over last weekend’s Broken Rules, featuring a dog collar submission match with wXw’s hottest feud between Ahura and Elijah Blum… plus Stephanie Maze and Jane Nero’s no DQ, no ropes outing, and a bodybag match that may have spelled the end of a group.WATCH: Marius al-Ani vs. Bobby Gunns for free at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSAtFY2dc7MWATCH: Millie McKenzie vs. Orsi at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pFRktkO7eM Reviews of wXw events can be found ov...2025-07-241h 01
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #58 - Driven (wXw Drive of Champions 2025 review)Ian and Mike are here to recap all the action from wXw Drive of Champions! Get our full breakdown of the Elijah Blum vs. 1 Called Manders Texas Death Match, plus some discussion on the upcoming farewells for Aigle Blanc and Mike D Vecchio, and the latest announcements for September’s Pro Wrestling Grand Prix.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intr...2025-06-2552 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #57 - Joint VentureIan and Mike are back for a look at two wXw shows from the month of May - starting with Papenburg’s edition of We Love Wrestling featuring a rematch from this year’s 16 Carat Gold tournament… then this past weekend’s FAN from Hamburg, topped off with Robert Dreissker’s ECW Rules match with Masato Tanaka.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.2025-05-301h 01
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #56 - Alfty FresaIan and Mike return for a bumper show as they look over a wXw’s recent cards from Dresden, Leipzig and Frankfurt - a trio that ended with 1 Called Manders leaving the country with the wXw Unified World Wrestling title. We also pore over the names from wXw that’ll be a part of this week’s events in Las Vegas around WrestleMania, and run through upcoming wXw events.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can...2025-04-151h 07
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #55 - The Cowboy Way (wXw 16 Carat Gold 2025 Review)Ian and Mike are back to dissect this year's wXw 16 Carat Gold, as the lads do a deep dive into all the big talking points from the tournament. They'll go over the winner of the tournament and when they’ll face Elijah Blum for the vacant wXw Unified World Wrestling title… plus talk of title changes over #wXw16Carat weekend and more!Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWre...2025-03-181h 27
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #54 - 16 Carat Gold 2025 PreviewIan and Mike are back to look ahead to this weekend’s 16 Carat Gold festival - with a rundown of all the announced matches, entrants for Carat and AMBITION, and a whole lot more.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intro music: Disko King Frankie und die Goldener Reiter - Carat ist nur einmal im Jahr2025-03-0424 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #53 - Ein Heisser Manfred (wXw Dead End 2025 Review)Ian and Mike are back for a quick look at last weekend’s Dead End in Hamburg, featuring a scare for Young Blood in the main event, and an even closer shave for Bobby Gunns.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intro music: Kevin Macleod - Summon the Rawk2025-03-0329 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #52 - Flip The Switch (Peter Tihanyi, Road to 16 Carat Gold)Ian and Mike are back to talk the breaking news out of wXw - with Peter Tihanyi’s injury forcing a change of plans for 16 Carat Gold weekend. The lads also review last weekend’s Road to 16 Carat Gold tournament, which saw Bobby Gunns claim the final spot… and look ahead to next week’s show in Hamburg, which could see Bobby leave bald.The LJ Cleary vs. Zozaya match we mention can be found on YouTube via https://tinyurl.com/FFPW38ZozayaLJReviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver o...2025-02-1334 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #51 - Denim and Fragrance (Back to the Roots review, Käfigschlacht, wXw 16 Carat Gold 2025 & Pro Wrestling Grand Prix chatter)Ian and Mike return for a new episode of Auf Die Fresse, looking back at last weekend’s Back to the Roots featuring a major change for Elijah Blum in the Käfigschlacht. We also go over the latest announcements for 16 Carat Gold weekend, the new format for the autumn Pro Wrestling Grand Prix festival, and a little bit of TV Total’s Promi Wrestling (which you can watch-along with on YouTube thanks to Mike’s handy playlist at https://tinyurl.com/tvtotal-promi-wrestlingReviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on soci...2025-01-231h 15
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #50 - Kalt CheckHappy New Year everyone! Ian’s joined by Dohmi to talk about wXw’s last events of 2024 - We Love Wrestling Live in Borken, and the 24th Anniversary show - giving a mixture of the at-home and in-person experiences at Anniversary. We also chat about next weekend’s Back to the Roots… and what could be for 16 Carat Gold later this year.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Dohmi on Twitter @RealPhillipDohm - and over on Twitch for his retro In Your House streams...2025-01-1059 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #49 - Almost All of 2024It’s that end-of-term feeling as Ian and Mike sit down and chat about most of the year that was 2024 in wXw - looking back on the top stories of the year, and dish out our picks for wrestler of the year, match of the year, newcomer of the year… and some predictions going into 2025.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intr...2024-12-201h 22
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #48 - hummel hummel(mors mors!) Ian and Mike return to take a look over Broken Rules - perhaps the best wXw show of the year - from a packed Markthalle in Hamburg. The lads chat about OSKAR’s latest homecoming success, the surprise appearance of Ludwig Kaiser, and just what’s going on with Bobby Gunns in wXw?Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intr...2024-12-0457 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #47 - FAN-ing The FlamesIan & Mike return for a quick look at this past weekend’s wXw FAN from Frankfurt, featuring a LOT of High Performer Limited, with Elijah Blum looking to upset Peter Tihanyi’s reign at its start. We chat about that, announcements for 16 Carat Gold, Ambition, and a spot of the Young Gym Pump Guns?! Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found by searching for IanWrestling or BackBodyDrop on BlueSky/Instagram.Intro m...2024-11-1455 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #46 - Blood Rush (wXw World Tag Team Festival 2024 Review)The dust has settled on another festival of wrestling in Oberhausen. Ian and Mike return to talk about 2024’s wXw World Tag Team Festival - a weekend that saw every title change hands once again, the return of Timothy Thatcher, and the Y2Kuties going all New Jack on us.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver 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.2024-10-151h 05
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #45 - wXw World Tag Team Festival 2024 PreviewTwelve tag teams - and a whole lot more - are about to descend on Oberhausen as 2024’s World Tag Team Festival kicks off later this week. Ian Hamilton and Mike Kilby run through what to expect, as the tag festival weekender also sees a wXw homecoming for Timothy Thatcher, and a return of an extreme wrestling party.This episode was recorded before the Shotgun vlog dropped - and features the cards as of that point.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver on social media, you can fi...2024-09-2727 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #44 - Imaginary TownIan and Mike return to look over the last stop before wXw’s World Tag Team Festival - topped by Aigle Blanc’s latest defence of the European championship. We look at the return of an Avalanche, a pair of qualification matches, and some El Hijo de Performante Jr.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver 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.Intr...2024-09-2443 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastThe Dream Factory #002 - 3927 (Rev Pro 12 Year Anniversary Review, Oku vs. Jacobs, Rev Pro x GWF in Berlin Preview)The Dream Factory opens its doors once again as Mike Kilby (“@MikeKilby on everything”) joins us to talk about this past weekend, where Rev Pro tore down the Copper Box Arena at their 12 Year Anniversary show. We go over the Michael Oku vs. Luke Jacobs main event, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hechicero, the Cut Throat Collective’s no-disqualification outing, and the rest of a stacked show - along with a quick look at this upcoming weekend’s cards in Berlin with the GWF, and the usual stop at the 229 in London.Note: this weekend's Rev Pro shows with the...2024-08-281h 34
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastThe Dream Factory #001 - CONSUME (Rev Pro 12th Anniversary Preview, Sizzler, Southampton & Production!)Rev Pro’s 12th anniversary show hits the Copperbox this weekend - and we’re here to preview of much of it as we can on the Dream Factory! Ian’s joined by Voices of Wrestling’s Neil David (@chubby_chtulu) to go over Saturday’s card, along with a quick check over the results from this month’s Summer Sizzler and Live in Southampton events.There's even time for a quick chat over the state of independent wrestling streaming, and why shows feel like they're either going live or being forgotten.Reviews of Rev Pro shows, a...2024-08-201h 51
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #43 - STRIGGA's BroomWe’re back for another episode as Ian and Mike take a look at High Performer Ltd.’s latest acquisition - and how that’s changed the landscape of wXw going into World Tag Team Festival.Reviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver 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: “Deep Haze” (edited) by Kevin MacLeod2024-08-1446 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastThe Dream Factory #00 - Warm-UpWe’re weeks away from Rev Pro’s 12th Anniversary at the Copperbox Arena in London - so what better time to kick off a new podcast? We take a look at Rev Pro's Live in Coventry show… which ended with MJF popping up out of nowhere and challenging Michael Oku for York Hall. The remainder of the card for Summer Sizzler came out today, so we’ll take a look at that, along with a look at what’s announced for Rev Pro's 12th Anniversary show and the rest of a packed end-of-year.Reviews of Rev Pro shows...2024-07-2929 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #42 - VANIAuf 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.comOver 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...2024-07-2552 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #41 - WALTER und IljaIt’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.yo...2024-07-091h 14
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #40 - Shattered AnvilAm 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.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instagram...2024-06-1251 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #39 - Power CutIan 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.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter...2024-05-2748 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #38 - Regret NothingOn 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-klingerReviews of wXw events can be found over on backbodydrop.comOver 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...2024-05-2339 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #37 - Without Honour or HumanityIan 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.comOver 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” b...2024-05-0551 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #36 - Soaring EagleA 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.comOver 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 Macleod2024-04-0447 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #35 - Acknowledge LauriA 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.comOver 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...2024-03-191h 02
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #34 - Olé, Olé und Schalalaaa (16 Carat Gold 2024 Preview)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.comOver 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.2024-02-2855 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #33 - Near LiveWith 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.comOver 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.2024-02-121h 02
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #32 - We’re Back (to the Roots)?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.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found v...2024-01-251h 00
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #31 - AAAAARGH!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.comOver 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 @bigb...2024-01-0954 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #30 - That Was 2023Ian 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.comOver 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 alon...2023-12-141h 22
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #29 - BrokenIan 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.comOver on social media, you can find Mike at @MikeKilby on pretty much every platform… Ian can be found via @IanWrestling on Twitter/X/Instag...2023-12-021h 00
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #28 - Absolute!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.comOver 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.I...2023-11-2825 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #27 - Breakfast SandwichIan 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.comSocial 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. F...2023-11-081h 00
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #26 - ...but it's Germany2023’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.comSocial 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...2023-10-041h 18
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #25 - Tag! You're ItDays 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.comSocial 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...2023-09-171h 04
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #24 - ShortcutIan 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.comSocial 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 NEFFEX2023-08-2546 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #23 - Lazy SummerIan 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.comSocial 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 @bigbackbodydro...2023-07-2835 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #22 - Tops OffIan and Mike return for a look at an eventful Drive of Champions, which gave us departures and new champions… we also take a look at the latest names from wXw to make the trip over to Japan, and chat about the Shotgun Backstage Vlog - and other things that could be done with it.Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter at @AufDieFresse, as well as through @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilby... or check us out over on Instagram for photos and that: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilby...2023-06-3057 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #21 - Bring Me SunshineIan and Mike are back for a look back on a packed month, featuring four wXw shows - one of which we were able to get to without needing our passports, along with the latest World Tag Team Festival weekender announcements, and some thoughts on the current state of the roster.Reviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter using our new account @AufDieFresse, plus our existing ones at @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilby... or over on Instagram for photos and that: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: “Ra...2023-06-061h 17
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #20 - StarlightIan and Mike return for a look at True Colors, along with the latest news as GCW and CZW head over to Germany… plus news on the first team announced for World Tag Team Festival, and the latest on the injury bug that’s causing some card changes in the next few weeks.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter using our new account @AufDieFresse, plus our existing ones at...2023-05-051h 09
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #19 - Surprisingly Little WrestleMania TalkIan and Mike are back for a show that’s shockingly light on WrestleMania chatter as instead they look over the latest news out of wXw, along with a quick review of the wXw & APC Fight For Paris III card, and We Love Wrestling 43: 16 Carat Gold Revenge in Frankfurt.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter using our new account @AufDieFresse, plus our existing ones at @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilby...2023-04-0654 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #18 - Rice PuddingThe dust is settling from a long weekend in Oberhausen, with over 1100 fans packing the Turbinenhalle for this year’s 16 Carat Gold tournament. Ian and Mike look at (almost) all the shows from the weekend, and pick out our highlights, lowlights, and who to keep an eye on in the future…You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter using our new account @AufDieFresse, plus our existing ones...2023-03-241h 23
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #17 - 16 Carat Gold Preview 2023It’s that time of year... 16 Carat Gold is almost here, and this year its for all the marbles as this year’s Carat is for the title - so will we be getting rice pudding in Oberhausen, or sour milk? Ian and Mike look over the tournament itself, as well as matches for the wXw NOW & Friends Showcase, Ambition, We Love Wrestling and more.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on b...2023-03-0247 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #16 - Bite-Size BielefeldIan & Mike are back for a look at the final taped show before 16 Carat Gold - and the ballad of Levaniel. Featuring an extra special brain-fart at the end - Inner Circle’s on Thursday 9th March, not the Friday!You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter, while it's still a thing, using our new account @AufDieFresse, plus our existing ones at @bigbackbodydrop / @Ia...2023-02-2338 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #15 - HammerfallIan & Mike are on the road to 16 Carat Gold - but first we’ve got to go Back to the Roots for a look at the Käfigschlacht… and the injury to Robert Dreissker. There’s some chatter over the latest names announced for Carat, plus Norman Harras’ big announcement, and more!You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter, while it's still a thing, us...2023-02-0855 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #14 - Making TapeWe’re back as Ian and Mike talk about the recent turbulence surrounding wXw’s video library, from the closure of wXw NOW, the re-emergence of wXw NOW on YouTube, and the mooted disappearance of wXw content from the WWE Network and Peacock. We also talk about the recent passing of Jay Briscoe, and of course, chat about all the shows we’ve had to catch up on, from Borken, to the Anniversary, to Dead End… and a joint show with SMASH in Canada that’s worth your time!You can also catch Mike on the Gro...2023-01-231h 17
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #13 - 2022 in ReviewWith wXw NOW on ice over the holidays, Ian and Mike take a look at how the first full year of touring for wXw since the pandemic has gone…Note: there's some chatter and speculation over the wXw NOW 2.0 platform, but that's all that'll be since wXw announced they were cancelling all agreements with Vimeo (translated from https://www.wxw-wrestling.com/pages/posts/wXwNOW-2-0-wird-nicht-ueber-Vimeo-launchen-8777.php)You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of...2023-01-061h 23
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #12 - FF EffedIan and Mike drop by for our latest catch-up of all things wXw, including the splitting of former tag team champions, the controversy around the upcoming anniversary show, Ender Kara, and the arrival of more names familiar in the UK to wXw.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter, while it's still a thing: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilby... or over on Instagram...2022-12-091h 01
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #11 - This Episode Does Not ExistIan and Mike are back to catch up on October’s pair of We Love Wrestling shows from Bielefeld and Dresden. Who’s won us over so much that their return next year is going to be eagerly anticipated? What’s apparently obvious but also going to be a surprise? And what are we looking forward to next May?You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on...2022-11-0551 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #10 - The World Tag Team Festival 2022 Review EpisodeIan and Mike are back for a look at all the goings on at World Tag Team Festival weekend in Oberhausen, from the Inner Circle at its new home in Gelsenkirchen, through to all six festival shows that featured the crowning of new champions. We’ve even got some chatter about wXw’s debut in Austria in September as well…You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow...2022-10-151h 16
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #9 - World Tag Team Festival 2022 PreviewIan and Mike return to take a look at the return of the World Tag Team Festival… what’s happening, who’s going and who’s got a shot of winning it all?You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReviews of wXw shows can be found over on backbodydrop.comFollow us on Twitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilby... or over on Instagram for photos and that: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: RetroFuture Clean by...2022-09-2250 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #8 - One Bon Short of a PilsnerIan and Mike return for our first retro show, looking back at Fan Apprecation Night from Hamburg in August 2015, as well as a quick peek at the first Fight Forever show from the Gelsenkirchen academy... and some quick NXT UK/Europe chatter too.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReview: backbodydrop.comTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagram: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: Urban Street Speak by Teknoaxe2022-09-071h 07
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #7 - Live. Laugh. Levaniel.Ian and Mike return for a quick look at Shortcut to the Top, and the announcements coming out of it… and what those all mean for World Tag Team Festival weekend.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReview: backbodydrop.comTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagram: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: Dangerous Waves by Kevin MacLeod2022-08-1859 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #6 - Summer-yIan and Mike are back to take a look at the continued fallout from Broken Rules and last month’s Dead End. We also chat about the Academy's new home, Fight Forever, general touring woes, tag team nitpicks and of course, a brief look forward to this weekend's Shortcut to The Top.You can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballReview: backbodydrop.comTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagram: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: Tonight by NEFFEX (edited)2022-08-0458 min
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #5 - ANVILIan and Mike return to take a look at two more wXw shows - Broken Rules and We Love Wrestling #33. There’s news about announced entrants for World Tag Team Festival, Femmes Fatales and Shortcut to the Top, plus some talk about Brain Slam and the new group in wXw: AMBOSS.Reviews: backbodydrop.comYou can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagram: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: Barge by Gunnar Olsen2022-06-281h 15
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #4 - Powercrowd ReturnsIan and Mike dive back into wXw with a look at their most recent pair of shows - True Colors from Dresden, and We Love Wrestling #32 from Hamburg, plus a look at what’s announced for this weekend’s Broken Rules 20 and We Love Wrestling double (triple?)-header in Oberhausen.Reviews: backbodydrop.comYou can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagram: @backbodydrop / @MikeKilbyIntro music: Metal Simple Metal by Teknoaxe2022-06-111h 19
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #3 - Wreck-It RobertIan and Mike slam into May with a look at the recent show in Weyhe, a show that featured title changes, broken trophies, and the end of a format. We’ll also talk about who’s been announced thus far for World Tag Team Festival, in addition to injury updates, someone making their return, someone making a trip to Vegas, a farewell (for now) for Oskar, and another tag team league that has familiar faces taking part in it.Reviews: backbodydrop.comYou can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tiny...2022-05-211h 06
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #2 - HARRASAuf Die Fresse returns as Ian and Mike take a look at wXw’s latest pair of We Love Wrestling shows - a rather newsworthy edition from the Batschkapp in Frankfurt, and a debut in Papenburg. Who’s getting a little too involved? Who’s the modern day Bleeding Gums Murphy? And just how the hell would we get to Papenburg for a return show…Reviews: backbodydrop.comYou can also catch Mike on the Groundhoppers Guide on YouTube over at tinyurl.com/groundhoppersfootballTwitter: @bigbackbodydrop / @IanWrestling / @MikeKilbyInstagra...2022-04-211h 11
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastAuf Die Fresse #1 - Nummer EinsWelcome to the first edition of Auf Die Fresse - the (unofficial, to cover our backs!) English language podcast that covers wXw. In this episode, Ian and Mike look at how they first got into wXw, then take a look at some happenings since 16 Carat Gold, before going back to wXw’s last WrestleMania Weekend show - Amerika ist Wunderbar - from 2019.We also go over We Love Wrestling #28 from Oberhausen, where three of wXw’s championships were defended, and take a quick look at what’s known for wXw’s upcoming shows in Frankfur...2022-03-311h 20
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2022 ReviewBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2022 ReviewWhat follows a preview? That's right, the review. Mike Kilby from EuroGraps.com returns as we take a look at everything that went down in Oberhausen (and Essen) for the first 16 Carat Gold festival in two years. We talk what's changed in Oberhausen... the Turbinenhalle toilets... the sudden emergence of the Hungarian wrestling scene... the groundwork laid by wXw during the pandemic and what the future holds for them in the immediate future!Apologies for any sound issues - I'm now in the market for a new call recorder...2022-03-181h 36
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2022 PreviewBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2022 PreviewTime to dust off the podcast feed as Mike Kilby from EuroGraps.com joins us for a look at 16 Carat Gold 2022 - the first big wXw wrestling weekender since the pandemic.Ian and Mike take a look through everything that was announced as of February 25 - so the big wXw announcement isn't talked about here... that being that the first halves of the first and last nights of Carat, in addition to Saturday's Ambition card, will be posted "near live" with English commentary...2022-02-261h 14
British Wrestling ReportVIP AUDIO 8/26 – The British Wrestling Report w/Will Cooling: RevPro’s 9th Anniversary Show, Walter-Ilja, more (178 min)SHOW SUMMARY: Will Cooling returns to talk about his return to watching live wrestling, and he’s not alone. He’s joined by Ian Hamilton to break down all the matches on Revolution Pro-Wrestling’s 9th Anniversary Show, including the big Aussie Open and Will Ospreay matches. They then talk about Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Title and what’s going wrong with PROGRESS. Check out Ian on Twitter and at BackBodyDrop.com
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British Wrestling ExperienceWALTER vs. Ilja Dragunov, RevPro Epic Encounters 4, wXw, Ryan Smile, Tracy SmothersMartin & Benno are joined by Ian Hamilton of BackBodyDrop and 411Mania to talk about the past few weeks in European wrestling including the big NXT UK match-up between WALTER and Ilja Dragunov.The three also talk about Will Ospreay’s character change and new faction in NJPW, the return of PAC to AEW, the past few months in wXw and RevPro’s Epic Encounters 4.Finally, they discuss the passing of Ryan Smile and Tracy Smothers.Photo Courtesy: WWEMartin Bushby on Twitter: @bushby012020-11-131h 59
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - October 08, 2020 - Names FallingWe're back for another week to briskly run through the G1, along with some other news, including wXw's upcoming Catch Grand Prix, and this weekend's Collective events.
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Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - October 01, 2020 - Nobody's (Got A) Perfect RecordTwo weeks into the G1 Climax, we take a look at the past few shows as everyone's perfect records have fallen by the wayside. Even Toru Yano's. We look at who may have gotten their last week of the tournament, and where the tour's going as it hits its busiest week yet.
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Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - September 24, 2020 - Four Nights into the G1We've had four nights of the G1 Climax, now hear some quick takes on the shows so far, and a look to the next batch of shows.
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Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - September 9, 2020 - G1 Coverage & Podcasts IncomingWith the G1 Climax blocks announced today, there's no better/worse time for us to announce our plans to return with regular pods covering the G1. If you've already subscribed to our podcast feeds, you'll get them!
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Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2020 ReviewWith live wrestling around the world shutting down, we're joined by Gary O'Donoghue of EuroGraps.com to look back at wXw's 16 Carat Gold from earlier this month in Oberhausen.What was planned to be a quick look at the shows turned out to be a recap of pretty much everything, as Gary completed the Wild Ride - so that means Wrestling Kult chat!It's scary, uncertain times out there - stay safe and we'll all get through this together.Website: backbodydrop.com...2020-03-161h 47
Auf Die Fresse - the unofficial wXw review podcastBackBodyDrop PLUS - 16 Carat Gold 2020 PreviewThis time on BackBodyDrop PLUS... what else can we talk about? We're joined by Mike Kilby of EuroGraps.com to take a look at this weekend's 16 Carat Gold in Oberhausen.We look at every announced match as we pick our winner of Carat, and predict whether wXw will crown a new champion... or whether David Starr is finishing up. We even look a little further ahead to September's Catch Grand Prix - just because!(Note: this was recorded on Tuesday evening, before the announcement that Lio Rush had pulled...2020-03-031h 26
The 411 on Wrestling PodcastComplete NJPW WrestleKingdom 14 Breakdown, NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool 2020 Preview411’s Larry Csonka Backbodydrop.com’s Ian Hamilton review the two-day NJPW WrestleKingdom 14 extravaganza and then discuss NXT UK problems, & preview Takeover: Blackpool 2020 2020-01-053h 31