wXw Germany Shows Marius Al-Ani the Door After Nazi Song Controversy

Another day, another pro wrestler making headlines for all the wrong reasons. This time it’s Marius Al-Ani, who apparently thought it was a brilliant idea to soundtrack his TikTok video with a Nazi marching song. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

The German wrestling promotion wXw didn’t waste any time showing Al-Ani the exit door faster than you can say “poor life choices.” They’ve officially cut ties with their now-former European Champion and stripped him of his title, leaving it vacant. Because nothing says “championship material” quite like posting questionable content on social media, right?

What Exactly Did Marius Al-Ani Do?

Al-Ani posted a TikTok video (which has since been deleted, but resurfaced on Reddit) featuring himself with the 1938 marching song “Erika” by Herms Niel playing in the background. For those keeping score at home, this particular tune was a favorite of the Nazi Wehrmacht during World War II.

But wait, there’s more! In the video, you can hear Al-Ani saying in German, “Germany, take a stand.” Now, I’m no social media expert, but combining Nazi-era music with nationalist statements probably isn’t a winning formula for keeping your wrestling career intact.

The Historical Context That Makes This Even Worse

Let’s talk about “Erika” for a moment, shall we? This wasn’t just some random old German song that happened to be popular during the 1930s and 40s. This was one of the most widely used German marching songs of the Nazi era, and its composer, Herms Niel, was a card-carrying member of the Nazi Party.

Niel wasn’t just some innocent musician who got caught up in the times – he actively worked within the Reich Labour Service, an organization specifically designed for militarization and Nazi indoctrination.

So when Al-Ani decided to use this particular piece of music for his social media content, he wasn’t just making a poor artistic choice – he was invoking one of the darkest chapters in human history. In Germany, of all places, where they take this stuff pretty seriously.

wXw’s Swift Response Shows Zero Tolerance

Credit where credit’s due – wXw didn’t mess around with their response. They released a statement on Twitter,

“wXw ends collaboration with Marius Al-Ani. In consideration of the overall circumstances, we are refraining from further collaboration with Marius Al-Ani. The wXw European Championship is hereby vacant.”

Let’s be real here – this isn’t the kind of controversy that just blows over with a half-hearted apology tweet. When you’re associated with Nazi content and its all over social media, that stain tends to stick around longer than a bad referee decision.

Marius Al-Ani now faces the daunting task of rebuilding his career from scratch, assuming any promotion will take a chance on him. The wrestling world is smaller than many realize, and news travels fast. There is no chance big promotions like AEW or WWE will ever sign him, due to how radioactive he is.

The Championship Situation

With Al-Ani’s departure, the wXw European Championship is now vacant, creating an opportunity for the promotion to move forward in a positive direction. Al-Ani didn’t just lose his job; he lost his reputation for his actions.

This whole situation is a perfect example of how quickly a wrestling career can derail due to poor decision-making. Marius Al-Ani went from European Champion to unemployed. That’s got to be some kind of record – and not the kind anyone should want to break.

The lesson here is simple: think before you post, especially when it comes to sensitive historical content. The wrestling world, and the world in general, has no patience for Nazi glorification, intentional or otherwise. What a way to throw away a career Marius Al-Ani.