EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 51 MIN
Blood and Gold: Hangman and Swerve Rivalry
from Cruising With Kayfabe · host Cruising With Kayfabe
This episode is about one of AEW’s most intense rivalries, Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page. We’re breaking down the full story, from the first shot fired to the last blow landed.We cover:Swerve showing up on Dynamite and calling out HangmanThe personal shots that made this feel real — calling Hangman a failure, dragging his family into itWrestleDream and how Swerve shocked everyone by beating him in SeattleThe insane Texas Death Match at Full Gear — probably the most violent match in AEW historyWhat this feud did for both guys: Swerve stepping up as a future world champ, and Hangman showing he still has that fireHow this rivalry helped build momentum heading into 2024 and reshaped the main event sceneThis wasn’t just a feud for the sake of it. AEW gave it time, let it breathe, and it paid off in a big way. Swerve felt like a made man after this, and Hangman reminded people why he was AEW’s first real homegrown champ.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!
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This episode is about one of AEW’s most intense rivalries, Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page. We’re breaking down the full story, from the first shot fired to the last blow landed.We cover:Swerve showing up on Dynamite and calling out HangmanThe personal shots that made this feel real — calling Hangman a failure, dragging his family into itWrestleDream and how Swerve shocked everyone by beating him in SeattleThe insane Texas Death Match at Full Gear — probably the most violent match in AEW historyWhat this feud did for both guys: Swerve stepping up as a future world champ, and Hangman showing he still has that fireHow this rivalry helped build momentum heading into 2024 and reshaped the main event sceneThis wasn’t just a feud for the sake of it. AEW gave it time, let it breathe, and it paid off in a big way. Swerve felt like a made man after this, and Hangman reminded people why he was AEW’s first real homegrown champ.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!
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