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 break down the biggest surprises so far, upcoming matchups like Knight vs Fletcher and Mox vs Claudio, and highlight the breakout stars you need to watch. At the end we had some fun fantasy booking our own C2 with talent from every company and shared why we made our picks. If you want to catch up on all the drama, shockers, and stories in the Continental Classic, this episode has you covered. 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 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!

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 and moments from this Epic episode of AEW. We also give you our thoughts on the MVP for each match, who shined, who stood out and our overall thoughts. So tune in, be sure to like  and comment what you thought of the 2025 version of AEW Blood and Guts! 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 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!

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 tradition. 🔥 Biggest spots and wildest finishes 💀 Bloodiest and most emotional moments 🏆 Complete stats, records, and participants list 💥 Plus, a look at the 2025 lineups featuring Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, and the women’s divisionWhether you’ve been watching since Pinnacle vs Inner Circle or you’re catching up before Greensboro, this is your complete Blood and Guts history rundown. ⏱ Matches Covered: • 2021 – The Pinnacle vs Inner Circle (Jacksonville) • 2022 – Blackpool Combat Club and friends vs Jericho Appreciation Society (Detroit) • 2023 – The Golden Elite vs BCC with PAC and Takeshita (Boston) • 2024 – Team AEW vs The Elite (Nashville) • 2025 – Death Riders vs Team AEW and the first Women’s Blood and Guts (Greensboro) 📊 Stats, records, rankings, and chaos all in one place.Join the conversation in the comments. What’s your favorite Blood and Guts moment?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!

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!

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 relenetless fiery attitude and is willing to burn everything down to stop Mox once and for all. We discuss what this rivalry has meant for us as fans, as well as Camden makes a suprice apperance to give his input! so take a dive into the latest episode, and let us know what you think!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!

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 FletcherJox Moxley vs. Darby Allin (Coffin match)AEW Women's World Championship -- "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. TheklaMJF vs. Mark Briscoe (Table 'n' Tacks match)TBS Championship -- Mercedes Mone (c) vs. RihoEddie Kingston vs. Big BillUnifed Championship -- Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mascara Dorada or The Beast MortosThe Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin & MVP) vs. Ricochet & Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)AEW Tag Team Championship -- Brodido (Brody King & Bandido) (c) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & "Speedball" Mike Bailey) vs. Don Callis Family (Hechicero & Josh Alexander) (Ladder match)The Opps (Samoa Joe & Powerhouse Hobbs) vs. The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry & JD Drake)Daniel Garcia vs. Katsuyori Shibata*Harley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata & Willow Nightingale vs. Divine Vanity (Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford) and Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart & Skye Blue)We also talk surprises, will Jack Perry come back? Is Jericho coming to confront big bill? What will happen? Tune in and chat with us on who you think will walk out of Toronto with a victory!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!

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 who’s ready to make the leap. Could we see an underdog breakout or a dominant force take control? We bring predictions, bold calls, and plenty of debate on where AEW’s momentum goes next. 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 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!