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 entertaining acts in wrestling. We dive into the stories behind each gimmick, the matches that defined them, memorable moments, character evolution, and why we connected with them. Whether they’re making us laugh, keeping us guessing, or completely changing what a wrestling character can be. We talk about the commitment to it, and how everyone buys in to make it work Throughout the episode we talk about: Orange Cassidy’s incredible rise from comedy act to main event starTimeless Toni Storm’s unforgettable Hollywood-inspired transformationBlackheart Lio Rush’s shocking character evolution Harley Cameron’s breakout personality in AEW The Beast Mortos becoming one of wrestling’s most unique monstersWhy The Outrunners became one of AEW’s most entertaining tag teams Who has your favorite gimmick in AEW or modern wrestling? Did we leave someone off the list? Let us know your picks in the comments we’d love to feature some of your favorites in a future episode.For an Ad Free Experience visit CWKPOD.COM

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 this podcast was bron from is back!! the Seventh Cruise of a Seventh Cruise!!!! it sets sail Nov 7-11 2026 and we discuss the early lineup, port and what we are looking forward to on the best vacation ever!!! For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify. For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

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 new side, and Orange Cassidy being announced for Pittsburgh this week. We dive into Statlander finally winning her first AEW Women’s Title, the bloody war of MJF vs Mark, and Okada retaining in a triple threat classic that left us wanting Okada vs Takeshita one on one. We also cover Darby vs Mox and the wild return of PAC, Brodido pulling off one of the most insane ladder matches in AEW history, and Jurassic Express reuniting with Jack Perry and Luchasaurus. Plus the main event where Hangman and Kyle Fletcher tore the house down and proved Fletcher is the future. Join us as we give our thoughts on what delivered, what shocked us, and what this all means for AEW moving forward.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify. For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

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 under Mark Briscoe’s skin, and Briscoe answered back by choosing the stipulation for their clash. We also cover everything from last week’s AEW Collision and Dynamite. Fletcher throwing down at Hangman Page, Moxley testing Darby, and the Don Callis Family leaving chaos in their wake. Every piece is leading to what feels like a showdown that’s been written in the stars. Stick with us on this road because there’s no telling what’s waiting at the end. Subscribe and hit the bell so you’re ready when the next chapter drops. #AEW #WWE #WrestlingPodcast #AJPunk #AJLee #MJF #ChrisJericho #KyleFletcher #AEWCollision #AEWDynamite #AEWAllOut #ProWrestlingFor a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify. For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

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 his evolution mirrors his character perfectly. From his early AEW days to the International Title run, this is the complete breakdown of how wrestling’s most unbothered character became a main event player.For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify. For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

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 longest title reign in New Japan history. Everything about this felt massive.We break down every fall, every shift in momentum, and every emotional beat. This was more than just a match it was the end of an era. Emily went into this match knowing the history now, and watching her take it all in for the first time was a blast. From the callbacks to the brutal spots to the final fall, this was wrestling at its absolute peakFor a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify. For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!