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Cruising With Kayfabe
by Cruising With Kayfabe
Cruising with Kayfabe is a wrestling podcast hosted by husband and wife duo Mongo and Emily. What started on the Jericho Cruise evolved into a show centered on genuine conversations with fans, wrestlers, referees, and rising stars in the business. We’re not here to be critics. We’re here because we love wrestling. From AEW, NJPW, ROH, and the indies, to deep dives into storylines, wrestler bios, and the moments that keep us hooked, we bring two different fan perspectives and one shared passion. You’ll hear interviews, roundtable predictions, watch along, segments like Busted Brackets and Belts (where we set rules and determine who is the best wrestler or wrestlers in that segment), and weekly takes on what’s got us talking. It’s wrestling talk with heart, humor, and a strong style of its own. Follow us on YouTube @cruisingwithkayfabe Facebook and Instagram @cruisingwithkayfabe Twitter/X @cwkpodcast FOR AN AD-FREE EXPERIENCE OR
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Interview with The Shirt Farm
We had a really fun conversation with Britain from The Shirt Farm about creating shirts that actually have a story behind them, building something you can hold onto for years and how a love of pop culture, nostalgia and fandom can turn into something much bigger. We talked about everything from…
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Britt Baker: Looking back at her AEW Journey
Britt Baker is back in AEW, but if you’re newer to AEW or just need a reminder of how we got here, this is the episode for you. We go back through Britt’s AEW journey, from the early days of the women’s division to becoming one of the company’s biggest stars. We talk about some of our favorite...
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All In & Progress Review Pt 2
We told you we’d have a lot to say about our London wrestling weekend… and we weren’t kidding. In Part 2, we’re picking up exactly where Part 1 left off and finishing our review of AEW All In at Wembley, going through the main card, the biggest moments, our favorite parts of the show, and what it...
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Rev Pro & All In Review Pt 1
After two years of planning, we finally made it to London for one of the biggest wrestling weekends we’ve ever experienced. In Part 1 of our London Wrestling Weekend Review, Jeff, Rachael, Mongo and Emily sit down to talk about RevPro from start to finish, including the matches, moments,...
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Our Trip to London
WE WENT TO LONDON! In this episode, Emily and I take you through our entire London vacation and everything we experienced along the way. THURSDAY We kicked things off with the Harry Potter Studio Tour, which was an incredible way to start the trip. FRIDAY We explored Buckingham Palace, watched…
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Ospreay Vs Omega III: How Did we get here?
Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay III at All In isn’t just another dream match. It’s the final chapter of a rivalry that has been building for over three years. From the moment these two started trading shots online, to their first battle at Wrestle Kingdom 17, the revenge match at Forbidden Door, and...
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AEW Best Gimmicks
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…
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Forbidden Door Underrated and Best Matches
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…
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The Fallout of Double or Nothing
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...
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Double or Nothing 2026 Predictions
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,...
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High Stakes
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...
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Booking our Own Owen Hart Tournament
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...
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Interview with Marko Stunt
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...
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Booking a Womens Continental Classic
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...
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AEW Revolution 2026 Recap
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...
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AEW Grand slam Australia Fallout and The Road to Revolution
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,...
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30 under 30 Future of Women's Wrestling
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,...
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30 under 30 Future of Men's Wrestling
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…
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2026 Wresting Predictions
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)...
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2025 Continental Classic Breakdown
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...
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Blood and Guts 2025 Review
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…
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Blood and Guts History and Preview
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…
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Wrestledream Reactions & Road to Seventh Cruise of a Seventh Cruise
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......
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Darby vs Mox From Ashes to Everest
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...
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ALL OUT 2025 Review
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...
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All Out 2025 Predictions
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 --...
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Road So Far
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...
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Aew Next Wave
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...
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Orange Cassidy: From Chill to Champion
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...
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Inevitable Okada v Omega Part V
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…
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Inevitable Okada v Omega Part IV
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…
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Inevitable Okada v Omega Part III
Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – G1 Climax 27 (2017) Everything changes in part three. Okada and Omega face off in the G1, but this time it’s not for the title it’s about tournament points and proving a point. The time limit is shorter, the pace is faster, and Kenny comes in with the mindset that...
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Inevitable Okada v Omega Part II
Episode 2: Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Dominion 6.11 (2017) The rematch. The 60-minute draw. The match that made people realize this rivalry wasn’t just a flash in the pan, it was something special. In part two, we watch Kenny and Okada go the full hour in a match that’s all about stamina,...
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Inevitable Okada v Omega Part I
Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada – Wrestle Kingdom 11 (2017) This is where it all begins. In part one of our watch-along series, we dive into the match that shook up the wrestling world and put Kenny Omega on a whole different level. It’s Omega vs Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at...
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All In 2025 Predictions
All In: Texas is almost here and we’ve got full match predictions for the entire stacked card! Let’s talk: Mox vs Hangman in a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Title Timeless Toni vs Mercedes Moné dream match for the Women’s Championship Okada vs Omega in a winner-takes-all unification bout…
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Blood and Gold: Hangman and Swerve Rivalry
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 Hangman The personal shots that made this feel real —...
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The New Pillars
AEW launched with a core of young stars MJF, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, and Jungle Boy but as the promotion has grown, so has its foundation. In this episode, Mongo and Emily break down the evolution of AEW’s Four Pillars and spotlight the new faces shaping the company’s future: Will Ospreay,...
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Book It..With Kayfabe
On this episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, Mongo and Emily unleash the chaos with Book It With Kayfabe the game where wrestling meets pure, unfiltered nonsense! image0.pngForget match ratings and five-star classics. We’re asking the real questions: Who would bleed first in a pillow fight? Who’s...
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Dank Side of the Ring
Welcome to Dank Side of the Ring—the only show where the matches are cursed, the gimmicks are chaotic, and the booking decisions feel like a fever dream. In this episode, we break down the strangest, silliest, and most unexplainable matches in wrestling history. From Judy Bagwell on a forklift to...
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Six on the Beach Recap
Ahoy, cruisers! This week, Mongo and Emily are joined by their good friend and travel buddy, Brian from The Undone, the band behind all the music for Cruising With Kayfabe! Together, we dive into our unforgettable experience on the 6th Jericho Cruise: Six on the Beach, sharing wild stories, epic...
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LIVE LAUGH BRUV : The Will Ospreay Story
In this episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, we dive deep into the extraordinary career of Will Ospreay, the “Aerial Assassin.” From his early days on the British independent wrestling scene to becoming a global sensation in NJPW and AEW, Ospreay’s rise is nothing short of legendary. We explore how...
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Interview with Zak Knight
On this episode of Cruising With Kayfabe, Zak Knight, better known as Zak Zodiac, takes us on a deep dive into his journey carving out his own name in professional wrestling. As a member of the legendary Knight family, Zak shares what it’s been like to build his legacy while honoring the one his...
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Red death rising: The Daniel Garcia Story
In this episode of Cruising with Kayfabe, Emily and Mongo explore the incredible journey of AEW’s rising star, Daniel Garcia. From his early days on the indie scene in Buffalo, New York, to surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2019, to becoming one of AEW’s most technically gifted wrestlers,...
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Interview with “The Spark" Jada Stone
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jada Stone, aka “The Spark,” one of wrestling’s most electrifying young talents at just 21 years old. Jada has made waves in AEW, GCW, NJPW, AAA, DPW, OVW, and beyond, showcasing her speed and agility while competing with top talents across the globe....
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Pure Rivalry: Nigel McGuinness and Bryan Danielson
In this episode Emily and Mongo take a deep dive into one of the most legendary rivalries in professional wrestling: Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness. From their early days in Ring of Honor to their battles over the Pure and World Championships, this rivalry defined an era of technical...
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All In 2024 Predictions
Join us for our prediction show for AEW ALL IN! If you missed the live here is the audio from our broadcast. The video versions are both on YouTube and Facebook @CruisingwithKayfabe Join us as we break down the 10 matches for this amazing card and give you our thoughts! The matches we cover are:...
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Topic Turmoil III
Welcome to another episode of Topic Turmoil! this time we are joined by Jeff and Rachael to pull random topics and talk about them for 3 minutes! many topics were discussed from the jericho cruise, to fantasy booking to favorite wrestlers! We had a lot of listener suggestions as well and those...
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All About Mariah
Join us as we deep dive into this episode to talk about the future star Mariah May from her beginning as a content creator to being involved in one of the best stories to date. we talk about the story that's ALL ABOUT MARIAH The storyline of "All About Mariah" closely mirrors the plot of "All…
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Interview with The Undone
I am sure you have heard the intro and outro music Provided by the band the undone, well for the first time join an Exclusive backstage interview with all 5 members of the band!! Join Mongo on location in Youngstown OH in the Green Room at Westside Bowl ahead of one of the biggest shows in the 2...
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Topic Turmoil
Ahoy!!! In this episode "Topic Turmoil." What is Topic Turmoil? Simple Emily and Mongo each wrote down a variety of topics ranging from "favorite storyline" to " funniest moments" to wrestlers you think are overrated. The topics are random, the conversations are fun and laughs are to be had....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cruising with Kayfabe is a wrestling podcast hosted by husband and wife duo Mongo and Emily. What started on the Jericho Cruise evolved into a show centered on genuine conversations with fans, wrestlers, referees, and rising stars in the business.
We’re not here to be critics. We’re here because we love wrestling. From AEW, NJPW, ROH, and the indies, to deep dives into storylines, wrestler bios, and the moments that keep us hooked, we bring two different fan perspectives and one shared passion.
You’ll hear interviews, roundtable predictions, watch along, segments like Busted Brackets and Belts (where we set rules and determine who is the best wrestler or wrestlers in that segment), and weekly takes on what’s got us talking. It’s wrestling talk with heart, humor, and a strong style of its own.
Follow us on YouTube @cruisingwithkayfabe Facebook and Instagram @cruisingwithkayfabe Twitter/X @cwkpodcast
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Cruising with Kayfabe is a wrestling podcast hosted by husband and wife duo Mongo and Emily. What started on the Jericho Cruise evolved into a show centered on genuine conversations with fans, wrestlers, referees, and rising stars in the business. We’re not here to be critics. We’re here because we...
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