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AEW Best Gimmicks
Jul 4, 2026 ·
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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...
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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 star
Timeless Toni Storm’s unforgettable Hollywood-inspired transformation
Blackheart Lio Rush’s shocking character evolution H
arley Cameron’s breakout personality in AEW T
he Beast Mortos becoming one of wrestling’s most unique monsters
Why 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
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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 star
Timeless Toni Storm’s unforgettable Hollywood-inspired transformation
Blackheart Lio Rush’s shocking character evolution H
arley Cameron’s breakout personality in AEW T
he Beast Mortos becoming one of wrestling’s most unique monsters
Why 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
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