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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!

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 you. No spoilers. No hindsight. Just raw reactions as it happens. Emily’s now fully caught up and seeing this matchup with all the context, and it makes this one feel extra special. Whether you’ve followed the saga from the start or this is your first time jumping in, this is what wrestling’s all about. Let’s watch it unfold together.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!

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 he has to beat Okada. It’s the first time he gets the job done, and he does it in under 30 minutes. We talk about how this match felt more explosive from the jump, how the previous two matches built the tension for this one, and what it meant for Omega to finally get that win. Emily wasn’t expecting it to go that fast or be that different from the first two, and her reaction to the quick momentum swings is gold.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!

 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, strategy, and pride. Omega didn’t walk out with the title, but he proved he belonged at the very top. This match showed just how evenly matched they were and just how much deeper the rivalry could go.We break down the key moments, how both guys adjusted their styles from Wrestle Kingdom, and how this match turned the trilogy into a saga. Emily had no idea they went a full hour, and watching her react to the final stretch makes this episode a must-listen.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 – 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 Wrestle Kingdom 11. This was Kenny’s first shot at the big one after winning the G1 in 2016 and moving up to heavyweight. Okada was already established as the guy in New Japan, the standard bearer.The expectations were high and somehow they went above and beyond. This was the match that introduced a lot of Western fans to modern NJPW. We talk about what made this match such a moment in time and how wild it was to see Omega risk it all on the biggest stage. For Emily, it’s her first time seeing it, and she shares her honest reactions seeing this epic unfold in real time.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 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 TitleTimeless Toni vs Mercedes Moné dream match for the Women’s Championship Okada vs Omega in a winner-takes-all unification bout Tag Title madness: Hurt Syndicate vs JetSpeed vs The Patriarchy Cole defends the TNT Title vs Fletcher Death Riders want their Trios belts back EVP status on the line?! Swerve & Ospreay vs The BucksMen’s & Women’s Casino Gauntlets, who walks out with a title shot?We’ll break it all down and give our picksFor 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!

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!