Bandido To Defend ROH World Title At wXw In Germany

Bandido will put the ROH World Championship on the line overseas next month, defending the title against 1 Called Manders at wXw Germany’s Shortcut to the Top event on August 15.

The announcement came from wXw itself, which hyped the match as a major addition to the card. It marks another example of ROH’s championship continuing to travel outside the promotion’s usual North American footprint, with Bandido carrying the title into a partner promotion’s show as part of the ongoing cross-promotional relationship between ROH and wXw.

1 Called Manders, a mainstay of the German independent scene and a familiar name to wXw audiences, gets a high-profile opportunity in front of his home crowd. Bandido has built a reputation as a champion willing to defend against a wide range of challengers on both major shows and independent cards, and this booking continues that trend.

No further details on the rest of the wXw Shortcut to the Top card have been revealed, but the addition of a ROH World Championship match instantly raises the stakes for the August 15 show. Fans will be watching to see whether Bandido can retain the title on foreign soil, or if Manders can pull off the upset in his own backyard.

More updates on the wXw Germany show, including any additional matches or stipulations, are expected to follow in the coming weeks.