Cruising With Kayfabe

What makes a great wrestling gimmick? In this episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, we’re breaking down some of our favorite over-the-top characters in modern wrestling. From Orange Cassidy and Timeless Toni Storm to Blackheart Lio Rush, Harley Cameron, The Beast Mortos, The Outrunners, Luchasaurus and more! We discuss the characters that shouldn’t work on paper but somehow became some of the most ent...

Forbidden Door has given us some incredible moments over the years. From dream matches that lived up to the hype to hidden gems that deserve way more love, this event has created some unforgettable wrestling memories. On this episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, we’re revisiting our favorite Forbidden Door matches from each year  including some obvious classics, some underrated gems, and a few matche...

AEW is coming off one of its biggest shows of the year, and now all eyes turn toward Forbidden Door! This week we’re breaking down the fallout from Double or Nothing 2026, including MJF becoming a 3-time AEW World Champion, Kevin Knight’s shocking heel turn, Kyle Fletcher’s betrayal of Konosuke Takeshita, and what comes next for the Don Callis Family. We’ll also discuss the latest Owen Cup develop...

Join us  on Cruising with Kayfabe as Emily, Mongo, Rachael and Jeff break down the full card for AEW Double or Nothing 2026 and give our predictions and thoughts on one of the biggest shows of the summer. We are discussing every match  match including Darby Allin vs MJF in a Title vs Hair showdown, the Owen Tournament matchups, Okada vs Takeshita, FTR vs Cope & Cage in an “I Quit” match Stadiu...

In this episode we discuss Darby Allin's title run with 8 defenses in 28 days the is truly going until the wheels fall off. We break down each defense and his reign to talk about our thoughts on its direction and his road to NY. We go over MJF putting his hair on the line, the revelation of the Owen Hart tournament brackets and much more. We discuss the road to Double or Nothing 2026 and how we go...

Join Mongo, Emily, Jeff and Rachael as we play the role of Tony Khan and Book our very own Men's and Women's Owen Hart Tournament from Beginning to end. We each pick 8 men and 8 women and describe who wins and why. Some of the names chosen for this tournament are: Will Ospreay Brody King Bandido Andrade Mercedes Mone Queen Aminata Alex Windsor Jamie Hayter Skye Blue Kevin Knight and many more! Vis...

Marko Stunt is back in wrestling, and he joins Cruising With Kayfabe for an honest conversation about his return to the ring, recovery from injury, and what this next chapter means to him. In this episode, Marko reflects on his emotional comeback at GCW Spring Break, reuniting with Jurassic Express, and the physical journey of getting cleared after retirement due to injury. He shares behind-the-sc...

Join us for another episode of Cruising with Kayfabe as Emily and Mongo are back talking all things wrestling from last night’s Dynamite, the ongoing build toward AEW’s biggest stories, and where things are heading next. We get into our own “booker hat” mode this week as we each put together a Women’s Continental Classic field, break down the leagues, pick our final four, and debate who we think s...

AEW Revolution 2026 delivered in a big way and might go down as one of the best AEW PPVs to date. From hard hitting matches to major storyline progression and surprise returns, this show had a little bit of everything without feeling bloated. We break down the full card including FTR vs Young Bucks, MJF vs Hangman in a brutal Texas Death Match, Jon Moxley vs Konosuke Takeshita, Swerve Strickland v...

AEW Grand Slam fallout is here and the road to Revolution is taking shape. This week on Dynamite and Collision, stories started connecting in a big way. From the momentum coming out of Grand Slam to the angles building toward AEW Revolution in Los Angeles this March, we break down what’s working, what’s heating up, and what it all means for the card.   Which rivalries feel ready for Revolution? Wh...

The future of women’s wrestling is already here. In this special Women’s 30 Under 30 episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, we spotlight the rising stars who are shaping the next era of the industry. From breakout prospects to established main eventers under 30, this list spans WWE, AEW, STARDOM, TNA, and the independent scene. This is not about hype. It is about presence, progression, character work,...

The next generation is not coming. They are already here. In our Men’s 30 Under 30 episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, we spotlight the wrestlers who are defining the next era of the industry. From AEW to WWE to New Japan to the indies, this class is stacked with main event potential, breakout stars, and future world champions. This is not about hype. It is about trajectory. Ring IQ. Character evolu...

Will Bayley be All Elite? Will we see a Womens Continental Classic? Will a Samoan Werewolf dominate the rumble? Is Mick Foley about to have a nice day in Jacksonville?? Listen as we make some bold, brazen and downright crazy predictions for 2026 in wrestling!  For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COM  Make sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splas...

Mongo and Emily are joined by Adam from Hitting the Turnbuckle to break down the 2025 AEW Continental Classic. We go over the current standings in both the Gold and Blue leagues, including big wins from Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, PAC, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Konosuke Takeshita. We break down the biggest surprises so far, upcoming matchups like Knight vs Fletcher and Mox vs Claudio, a...

In a twist in our show, Jeff and Rachael interview Emily and Mongo about their experience in Greensboro NC as they witnessed History at the First ever dual Blood and Guts Episode of AEW Dynamite and the First ever Womens Blood and Guts! In this episode we break down and discuss both Blood and Guts Matches, as well as the rest of Dynamite as well. We breakdown our favorite spots, moments, stories a...

AEW BLOOD & GUTS HISTORY (2021 to 2025) From Jacksonville to Greensboro, we’re breaking down every war that’s painted the cage red. Mongo and Emily walk through all five Blood and Guts matches, from MJF’s infamous shove off the cage in 2021 to Swerve leading Team AEW in 2024, and now the first ever Women’s edition in 2025. We cover every key moment, rivalry, and record from AEW’s most chaotic...

Join Mongo, Jeff and Rachael as they go over AEW Wrestledream and its fallout. Jeff and Rachael were live in St. Louis for this monumentus show and have great first hand experiences to share!  We also discuss the fallout, the ending and overall impact to the months ahead! Speaking of ahead... Jericho Cruise is back BABY!! thats right the 7th installment of the Rock and Wrestling festivities that t...

Joim us this week as we break down and discuss the 6 year rivarly that is Darby Allin and Jon Moxley. From their early interactions, where Darby stood no shot, to earning Mox Admiiration, to Becoming embroiled in a war for AEW. This feud has been about taking everything from eachother and not letting one person get the advantge. Mox may have the pinfall and match victorys, but Darby has the relene...

All Out 2025 brought shocking debuts, surprise returns, and nonstop chaos to Toronto, and we are breaking it all down. From Beth Copeland’s debut alongside Christian and Adam Copeland to Eddie Kingston’s emotional return after 16 months, this card was stacked with unforgettable moments. In this review we talk about the tailgate brawl that felt like Sunday Night Heat, Garcia showing off a ruthless...

Join us  as we discuss our thoughts and predictions for All Out 2025 Featuring: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) AEW World Championship -- "Hangman" Adam Page (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher Jox Moxley vs. Darby Allin (Coffin match) AEW Women's World Championship -- "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Thekla MJF vs. Mark Briscoe (Tabl...

The road so far has taken a sharp turn. After ten years away, AJ Lee made her return to WWE and we break down why it matters for both wrestling and the larger world around it. Then we switch gears to AEW where the path to All Out is getting crazier by the week. Will Chris Jericho return to Canada for All Out Kyle Fletcher stepped up to challenge for the title, MJF skipped his honeymoon just to get...

AEW is at a crossroads with Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay sidelined and Kenny Omega still away. That leaves a huge opportunity for the next wave of talent to step up. On this episode of Cruising with Kayfabe we take a deep dive into who could fill that void on TV. From hard-hitting heavyweights to high-flying standouts, from rising women’s stars to fan favorites who always deliver, we look at...

How wrestling’s most unbothered character became AEW’s most reliable performer. Orange Cassidy went from barely trying to being AEW’s most reliable champion. In this episode, we take you through the feuds, matches, and promos that show how his “sloth style” became a winning formula. We talk about the way his stories often start with him on the losing end, how he uses that to his advantage, and how...

We’ve reached the next chapter. 7 years later after revisiting all four of their legendary battles, we’re going live with our watch-along of Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada V happening at All In 2025. This isn’t just a rematch. It’s a legacy fight. Years have passed. The roles have shifted. But when these two step in the ring together, it’s still magic. This time, we’re watching it live with all of...

 Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Dominion 6.9 (2018) This is the one. The grand finale. The culmination of two years of storytelling and one of the most legendary rivalries ever. Okada vs Omega IV is a 2-out-of-3 falls match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. No time limit. No excuses. This was Omega’s last shot after failing three times before. Okada had just broken the record for the longes...