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  • Adam Copeland Back To Training In The Ring With Sting’s Son

    Adam Copeland Back To Training In The Ring With Sting’s Son

    Adam Copeland is making strides toward his in-ring return following an injury, while Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr., may be preparing for a debut of his own in the wrestling world.

    Copeland, formerly known as Edge, has been sidelined since suffering a broken tibia during his steel cage match against The House of Black at AEW’s Double or Nothing over Memorial Day weekend. However, recent photos suggest the WWE Hall of Famer is back in the gym, training alongside notable names such as FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Darby Allin, and Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr.

    The workout session, captured in a photo shared by Harwood with the caption, “Album drops soon,” has sparked intrigue among fans. The sight of Copeland training with such a talented group hints at a potential return to action in the near future, while the presence of Steve Borden Jr. fuels speculation about his future in professional wrestling.

    Borden Jr. first caught attention when he appeared dressed as his father, the iconic “Surfer Sting,” during Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution. Since then, the former college football player has expressed interest in pursuing a wrestling career. Darby Allin initially revealed this news back in May, adding further excitement about the younger Borden’s potential debut.

    Sting himself also acknowledged his son’s aspirations during his speech at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Las Vegas, where he expressed pride in having both his sons, Garrett and Steve Jr., present for his farewell to the ring.

    Sting talks about his special entrance with his sons at the AEW Revolution post-show press conferene

    As for Copeland, he reflected on the injury, admitting that his high-risk dive onto Malakai Black during the cage match was a decision he now regrets. Longtime friend Hulk Hogan has echoed this sentiment, noting that Copeland didn’t need to take such a dangerous risk at this stage of his career.

    Currently, FTR is involved in a mini-feud with The Grizzled Young Veterans as they build toward AEW All Out. Darby Allin, meanwhile, was last seen in action at AEW All In, where he lost a coffin match to Jack Perry.

  • AEW All In London News: Scrapped Title Change, Time Constraints

    AEW All In London News: Scrapped Title Change, Time Constraints

    More has come to light about plans for the recent AEW All In: London pay-per-view that ultimately didn’t make it to the show in Wembley Stadium.

    Last weekend’s event saw The Young Bucks retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Acclaimed and FTR. On Wrestling Observer Radio, it was reported that not only were the Lucha Bros. set to challenge for the titles in London, but they were originally planned to win the gold.

    The Lucha Bros. haven’t competed for AEW as a team since the July 17, 2024, taping of AEW Rampage. Their absence from All In: London comes amid reports that the duo is wrapping up their time with AEW to jump to WWE. Their Death Triangle ally PAC won the AEW Trios titles in Wembley alongside Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta.

    TNT Title Time Cut

    Jack Perry retained the AEW TNT Championship at All In: London 2024 in a coffin match that went 10:40. The match was the second shortest bout on the main card, only being surpassed by Chris Jericho and HOOK’s FTW Championship battle which went 10:15.

    The Observer adds that the TNT Championship match got several minutes cut off as the show had a strict 10 PM BST deadline. This explains why the pair went quickly into glass spots, rather than build up to such violent portions of the match. After the match, Sting made his first appearance since retiring to prevent Perry from setting Allin on fire.

  • Darby Allin Calls Out “Ungrateful” Jack Perry Over AEW All In Drama

    Darby Allin Calls Out “Ungrateful” Jack Perry Over AEW All In Drama

    Darby Allin isn’t holding back his feelings about Jack Perry and the infamous All In: London 2023 incident that reshaped Perry’s career. In an interview with Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes, Allin didn’t mince words, calling Perry “ungrateful” for his actions at last year’s event.

    “You think of 80,000-plus fans, and then you’re gonna go into business for yourself. There are literally people who would die for that opportunity, people who will never get to do that, and then you’re more focused on that.”

    Perry’s ‘real glass’ comment during last year’s match with HOOK resulted in a backstage altercation with CM Punk that in the eyes of many, overshadowed AEW’s first stadium event. At the post-show media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan acknowledged that an incident had taken place but said he would not be taking questions on the matter.

    Punk was released for his role in the altercation, and would return to WWE a few months later at Survivor Series in Chicago. While Perry was hit with a lengthy suspension, the incident has redefined the AEW TNT Champion as the ‘Scapegoat’ and his change of character has made him one of AEW’s top stars.

    AEW aired the footage of the backstage altercation in April of this year, days after Punk made unflattering comments about AEW on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour podcast. On TV, the decision to air the footage was explained as the Young Bucks justifying their 2023 loss to FTR, saying they’d been distracted by the backstage ordeal.

    What’s to Come?

    Jack Perry will defend the AEW TNT Championship against Darby Allin later today at AEW All In: London 2024. The pair will collide in a Coffin Match in what has become one of the most personal and intense rivalries in AEW today. AEW All In: London 2024 will take place from Wembley Stadium in London, England. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest from the show including breaking news and live results.

  • Darby Allin: A Potential AEW World Champion in the Making?

    Darby Allin: A Potential AEW World Champion in the Making?

    Darby Allin is reportedly being considered for a potential run with the AEW World Championship, mere days before he challenges for the TNT title. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that discussions about Allin holding the AEW World Title have taken place though the timing of this potential run remains unclear.

    Allin will challenge for the AEW World Championship at the Dynamite: Grand Slam on September 25, a prize for winning this year’s Royal Rampage. The question now is whether Allin will challenge current champion Swerve Strickland or Bryan Danielson. The two will face off at AEW All In: London 2024 later this week in Wembley Stadium.

    While Danielson is the favorite to win the AEW World Championship, his reign may not be a long one. Bryan recently shared that he expects to undergo neck surgery this year which would make a potential AEW World Title reign a brief venture. Between that and Bryan openly discussing ending his full-time in-ring career, some fans believe that Grand Slam: Dynamite would be an ideal coronation of Allin as World Champion.

    Allin will also be in action at All In: London 2024. The 31-year-old will challenge TNT Champion Jack Perry in a Coffin match in Wembley Stadium. Allin already holds the record for the longest title reign (186 days) and most combined days overall (214 days.)

    Darby Allin & The AEW World Championship

    Allin has had three opportunities at the AEW World Champion so far in his career, including on the third episode of Dynamite in October 2019. The first TV defense of the gold saw inaugural champion Chris Jericho retain in a Street Fight.

    Allin’s next opportunity would again be on Dynamite, this time in July 2020 and saw him come up short against Jon Moxley. His most recent shot at AEW’s richest prize was at Double or Nothing 2023, where MJF retained in a four-way that included Jack Perry and Sammy Guevara.

  • Darby Allin Talks Potential of Teaming with WCW Legend’s Son

    Darby Allin Talks Potential of Teaming with WCW Legend’s Son

    Darby Allin has been closely associated with Sting, a WWE Hall of Famer and WCW legend, since the former WCW Champion joined AEW. Their partnership ensured that Darby’s early tenure in the company was a successful one, with Sting acting as a mentor and ally to the young star.

    Their bond has not only created iconic moments in wrestling but has also opened doors to new possibilities, including the potential for Allin to team up with Sting’s son, Steven Borden.

    Read More – Darby Allin Explains Why He Can’t Stop Doing Extreme Spots: I Never Phone It In

    Steven Borden’s Unexpected Path to Wrestling

    Steven Borden, who appeared alongside his father during Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution, surprised many when he expressed interest in pursuing a wrestling career.

    Despite having a stable job, a wife, and a child, Borden decided to take up the challenge after his cameo at the event, where he Stinger Splashed one of The Young Bucks in the corner.

    Darby Allin, who has been instrumental in Borden’s training, shared insights into his journey. According to Allin, Steven initially showed no desire to become a pro wrestler, making his sudden passion for the sport even more remarkable.

    At 32 or 33 years old, Steven’s decision to pursue wrestling came as a shock, not only to fans but to Sting himself.

    “He’s doing really good. It’s funny because he’s never had any, like, When it comes to wrestling, he’s never had the itch to be like, I want to be a pro wrestler. So he did that spot in the Sting’s Last Match at Revolution where he splashed one of the young bucks in the corner. Then he just said, Dad, I want to do this. He’s got a good job. He’s got a wife. He’s got a kid. At 32 or 33, to get that wrestling, like, ugh, I want to do this. Sting never thought his son was going to do that.”

    Allin’s Training Philosophy

    Darby Allin has taken Steven Borden under his wing, pushing him to his limits to ensure that he earns his place in the company.

    Allin stated in an interview with WFFA that he doesn’t want Steven to receive any special treatment or be seen as someone who got a “handout” because of his father’s legacy.

    The rigorous training sessions at Allin’s home, which even include unconventional methods like running while being shot with paintballs, are designed to build both physical and mental toughness.

    The Potential Team-Up: A Full Circle Moment

    Darby Allin has expressed his excitement at the idea of teaming up with Steven Borden in the future. He described it as a “full circle moment,” where Sting’s legacy could be passed down to the next generation through this unique partnership.

    For Allin, teaming with Steven would not only be a tribute to Sting but also a personal milestone in his own career:

    “I would love to [team with steven]. It’s like a full circle moment. He didn’t have to team with Darby, but he wanted to. And then just to give sting‘s son what he gave me, that would be kind of a cool moment.“

  • Coffin Match Added to AEW All In (Updated Card)

    Coffin Match Added to AEW All In (Updated Card)

    The August 14th episode of AEW Dynamite featured Darby Allin cutting a promo on the TNT Champion Jack Perry, who he will be facing for the title at the All In event at Wembley Stadium on August 25th. Allin then entered the arena for a matchup but was jumped by Perry, who viciously beat Allin into the backstage area and crushed him with a heavy metal door. Perry then aimed to smash Allin’s skull with a giant rolling crate, but security stopped him before he could cause any serious damage to his fellow AEW pillar.

    Things didn’t end there. Perry then screamed into the camera, declaring that he wanted his matchup with Allin to be a Coffin Match. Moments later, Excalibur and Taz revealed on commentary that AEW President Tony Khan had approved the idea, making the match official.

    Allin is no stranger to Coffin Matches. In fact, he and Sting competed in a tag team Coffin Match against Christian Cage and Swerve Strickland one year ago at the 2023 AEW All In pay-per-view event, a match the former tag champions ended up winning. At the same event, Perry lost the FTW Championship to HOOK, then got into a real-life scuffle with CM Punk backstage.

    Perry and Allin have been butting heads for months. The two crossed paths many times since AEW launched, most recently at AEW Blood & Guts, which is when the TNT title match was made official for All In.

    Updated Lineup for All In 2024

    Here’s the updated card for next weekend’s AEW All In: London pay-per-view from London’s historic Wembley Stadium:

    • Title vs. Career: AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson
    • Mariah May vs. Toni Storm (c) for the AEW Women’s Championship
    • CEO vs. DMD: Dr. Britt Baker challenges Mercedes Moné for the AEW TBS Championship
    • Coffin Match: Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry (c) for the AEW TNT Championship
    • The Patriarchy vs. House of Black or The Bang Bang Gang for the AEW Trios Championship
    • Casino Gauntlet Match: Winner receives a future AEW World title shot

    The AEW All In 2024 Buy-In kickoff show will also feature a mixed tag match:

    • Stokley Hathaway & Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale & Tomohiro Ishii

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  • Team AEW Beats The Elite in Blood & Guts, Title Match Set For All In

    Team AEW Beats The Elite in Blood & Guts, Title Match Set For All In

    Team AEW was victorious over The Elite on this week’s edition of Dynamite in a brutal Blood and Guts match that left the heels with no choice but to forfeit.

    Jack Perry and Darby Allin started the match for their respective teams and the TNT Champion maintained the advantage over Allin with a trash can and extension cord.

    Nick Jackson was the next arrival, giving the Elite a distinct advantage, and ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe was the first wrestler to bleed significantly after having his face scraped across the cage.

    Matt Jackson was out next to join his brother but Anthony Bowens would change the complexion of the match. Bowens used scissors and stabbed Perry in the head, earning “You Sick F***” chants from the crowd.

    Kazuchika Okada, wielding a ‘Rainmaker’ street sign was next to enter the cage and Max Caster followed with a microphone and he retrieved a barbed-wire board from under the ring. This came back to haunt The Acclaimed as the Young Bucks sent Bowens into it, prompting “Holy S***” chants from the crowd.

    In case things weren’t already violent enough, thumbtacks were introduced next and poured into Caster’s mouth. ‘Hangman’ Adam Page was supposed to arrive next but didn’t. Instead, the Cowboy waited for Swerve Strickland’s entrance so he could ambush the reigning AEW World Champion.

    Swerve was left locked out of the cage and Page, under the threat of being fired, got in the cage as demanded by Nick Jackson. Jeff Jarrett would help free Strickland’s trapped hand, allowing him to enter the cage.

    Staple Guns were introduced via a briefcase that the Bucks had brought to the match. Despite this, Team AEW fought on with Darby Allin delivering a Coffin Drop to Jack Perry.

    The finish of the match also involved Allin and Perry as the TNT Champion was handcuffed to the wall and took some kendo shots but refused to quit. Mark Briscoe followed with a chair shot to the head of Perry, but that still wasn’t enough. Allin then retrieved a gasoline can and threatened to see Perry ablaze. Fearing the loss of life of his ally, Matt Jackson gave in, awarding Allin a TNT title match at All In, and forfeiting Blood & Guts.

    This year’s Blood & Guts certainly delivered the violence that fans have come to expect with the brutal stipulation. After months of having control, the Elite’s loss is a huge setback for the group, and could be a sign of things to come next month in Wembley Stadium.

  • Darby Allin Details Origin Of Infamous Sex Sent Me To ER Clip

    Darby Allin Details Origin Of Infamous Sex Sent Me To ER Clip

    Darby Allin is known for many wild things but even the most hardcore of fans get surprised when they found out about one of his very early TV appearances.

    Before he was a successful wrestler, Allin actually made an appearance on the Sex Sent Me To The ER reality series where he claimed to have been stung by some bees in the forest.

    The infamous video still pops up on social media every now and then. During a recent interview with Battleground podcast, Allin was asked about it and he revealed how the whole thing came about.

    The high-flying star revealed that he was in the film school at the time and found out about the show through a website:

    “It’s so funny when people repost it as if I’m trying to hide it. It’s like, I’m the one who told in an interview years ago with Chris Van Vliet that I did that show and people [are like], ‘Wait, he did?’ I’m the one who told people, it’s funny, it’s hilarious.

    It’s like ‘Oh breaking news’ because no one has a goddamn life anymore. The thing is, I was going to film school in Arizona, and I saw this, there’s website with all these reality shows. And I said, ‘Oh, Sex sent me to ER, that sounds funny. Let’s come up with a story.’”

    Darby Allin Forged A Doctor’s Note

    According to Darby Allin the whole thing was made up and he even forged a doctor’s note to prove its authenticity. The girl who was featured in the video alongside him was an aspiring actress:

    “So I made up this fake story, forged a doctor’s note that had happened, because they actually asked, ‘Did it really happen? We need doctor’s notes.’ And I was like, ‘yeah.’

    So I met the girl on Craigslist. She was an aspiring actress, and we came up with the story. The day that we shot is the first day I met her. Then we just got our story straight, and then went in and filmed it.”

    The Whole Experience Was Fun

    Darby Allin later revealed that the video resulted in a good pay day that was like a godsent to him during his struggling days because he was surviving on very little money:

    “It was just funny because that’s back when I was in film school, and I had no money. Literally no shit. I was living off of $5 a week on food. It was horrible. It was so bad. I worked at the 99 cents store at the time. So when I was in the freezer where they keep all the food, I’d be like, eating the food secretly back there. I had no money.

    I forgot exactly the numbers it was like $500 or maybe $800 to do this reality thing. They flew me down to California. I was like ‘This is awesome. I can afford to eat now.’ Yeah, the whole experience was fun. It’s just fun coming up with stories and messing around and having a good time.”

    Apart from this, Darby Allin also talked about taking risks and doing extreme spots ahead of his Blood & Guts match this Wednesday. You can check out what he said here.

  • Darby Allin Explains Why He Can’t Stop Doing Extreme Spots: I Never Phone It In

    Darby Allin Explains Why He Can’t Stop Doing Extreme Spots: I Never Phone It In

    Darby Allin says he is always ready to take big risks in any match because he doesn’t want any of his performances to feel like he’s phoning it in.

    The former TNT Champion recently had an interview with Battleground podcast to promote the upcoming Blood and Guts special of Dynamite this Wednesday.

    During the interview, Allin first discussed his crazy Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing 2024. During the bout, Darby took a superkick from the Young Bucks who were wearing boots lined with thumbtacks.

    The AEW star revealed that he had to pull thumbtacks out of his lip after the bout and his nose injury made for an awkward conversation with his doctor:

    “My nose, you couldn’t see it cause this shirt was hanging over my face, but my nose blew up like a faucet. When I got to the back, I had to pull thumbtacks out of my lip. I went right to the hospital. I thought this whole thing was re broke.

    It was a pretty crazy night, and trying to explain that to [the doctor], because right before of that match, I had to get clearance from my nose doctor. Then the nose doctor signed me off, he said, ‘Be careful.’ And coming back and having to explain that, yeah, that was really awkward conversation.”

    I Don’t Take Any of This Shit For Granted: Darby Allin

    Darby Allin later mentioned how a lot of people advise him against such spots. According to the former champion, however, the drive to take big risks comes from the necessity to prove his haters wrong:

    “Everybody tells me, ‘Take it easy. Slow down. You’re not gonna be able to walk when you’re 30.’ And it’s like, ‘Well, I’m 31 and I feel great.’ Believe it or not, even though like my foot, my face, everything feels great. It comes from a background of growing up working as a dishwasher, constantly being told that you’re never gonna amount to anything.

    So going out there every night, I don’t forget where I came from. So that’s why you’ll never see Darby Allin phone it in. It could be on in front of 10 people, 10,000 people. 81,000 people. I never phone it in. Because I don’t take any of this shit for granted.”

    The Blood And Guts episode of AEW Dynamite will see Darby Allin teaming with Swerve Strickland, Mark Briscoe, Max Caster & Anthony Bowens to take on Kazuchika Okada, Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry & “Hangman” Adam Page in the extreme bout.

  • Watch Darby Allin Get Launched Into The Crowd During A Concert

    Watch Darby Allin Get Launched Into The Crowd During A Concert

    It seems there’s no love lost between Darby Allin and Brody King.

    Allin was involved in a hilarious incident during a recent concert. A video clip surfaced on social media in which fellow AEW wrestler Brody King’s band God’s Hate was performing. The House of Black member could be seen on stage when Allin rushed at him. The powerhouse retaliated as he easily picked up Allin and threw him into the crowd. Check out the video clip below:

    The rivalry between Darby Allin and Brody King has been well-documented. They have locked horns inside the squared circle a handful of times. Their Coffin Match that transpired on Quake by the Lake edition of AEW Dynamite in 2022 still remains one of the memorable bouts.

    Darby Allin’s return

    Allin had been away from AEW TV since his last match when he teamed up in a loss with FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) and Bryan Danielson against The Elite (Jack Perry, Kazuchika Okada, Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) in Anarchy In the Arena Match at AEW Double Or Nothing in May 26. 

    ‘The Daredevil’ made his return on the latest edition of AEW Dynamite and surprised the fans. It seems that he has his sights set on The Elite. During the show, The Elite’s cameraman Brandon Cutler was seen backstage. However, he had half of his face painted in the style of Darby Allin, who attacked him. He eventually took the camera and sent a stern warning to Jack Perry and the EVPs, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson.

  • Update On Darby Allin’s Absence After AEW Double Or Nothing 2024

    Update On Darby Allin’s Absence After AEW Double Or Nothing 2024

    All Elite Wrestling superstar Darby Allin is taking some time off after a rough few months. His last match was teaming in a loss with FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) and Bryan Danielson against The Elite (Jack Perry, Kazuchika Okada, Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) at AEW Double Or Nothing on May 26. Since the brutal Anarchy In the Arena Match, Allin has not been on TV. A new report has shared an update on his absence.

    Fightful Select has reported that AEW has given Allin time off to heal from his injuries, including a broken nose. It’s unclear when he may return, but the company is ensuring the AEW superstar has enough time to recover.

    Darby Allin’s Eventful Year

    The first half of 2024 has been a very eventful time for the former TNT Champion. He started the year off strong alongside Sting, as they quickly became title contenders in the tag team division. The fan-favorite duo eventually became champions and successfully defended themselves against The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas) at AEW Revolution on March 3. Although he found success early in the year, injuries took a toll on Allin’s body.

    In the brutal tag team match against The Young Bucks, Allin had a spot where he launched himself off a ladder from inside the ring to the ringside on a pane of glass. The dangerous move resulted in Allin’s back being cut up and needing stitches. After relinquishing the titles due to Sting’s retirement, Allin would then take some time off with hopes of climbing Mount Everest.

    Darby Allin’s Injuries Continue To Take Its Toll

    AEW put him against Jay White for a loss on the March 13 episode of AEW Dynamite to take him off TV. Unfortunately, Allin suffered a broken foot in the matchup that caused the daredevil performer to be inactive and ruined his hopes of traveling up Mount Everest. Allin’s injuries woes continued the following month when he was hit by a bus, resulting in a broken nose. 

    Allin returned to action earlier than expected to compete at AEW Double Or Nothing, as a replacement for the injured Eddie Kingston. In the match, fans noticed he was wearing a face mask and had not recovered fully from his injuries. That said, it didn’t prevent him from dangerous moments, including being Superkicked in the face while suspended above the ring by The Young Bucks.

    The proper time away from wrestling is necessary for Allin to recover from his issues. Hopefully, he can be at full strength soon and plot revenge on The Elite for his last defeat at AEW Double or Nothing.

  • Darby Allin Won’t Hold Back With “Crazy Violent” Film Directorial Debut

    Darby Allin won’t hold back with his feature film directorial debut which is set to begin production this fall. 

    In the ring, Allin is known for his risk-taking style which has resulted in multiple stints on the injured list for the former AEW TNT Champion. Sitting down with Fightful, Allin disclosed that he is set to make his filmmaking debut as a director this fall. Allin explained why he wouldn’t hold back with the project and recalled a time when he was told to do just that. 

    “I want to make a crazy violent film where it’s not like ‘Darby was playing it safe.’ I want to offend people. ‘F*** you. You’re not f***** with my art.’ 

    “I was in film school  and the teacher told me, ‘You cannot make movies like this.’ I said, ‘I’m over 18. There should be no rules to what your body of art should be, especially in film school, of all places.’ I told her, ‘I’m done.’ I dropped out and that’s when I started training to be a pro wrestler.“

    Little is known about Allin’s film project but if it’s anything like the man behind the camera, fans can expect a violent, bloody affair from the ‘Pillar’ of All Elite Wrestling. 

    Darby Allin Out of the Ring

    The AEW staple also plans on climbing Mount Everest though reaching the summit is proving easier said than done. Allin had intended to begin his climb this month but a foot injury derailed those plans. Despite this injury, and recently being hit by a bus in New York City, Allin intends to make the climb and document his journey.

  • Darby Allin Reveals How His Surprise Return For AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Came About

    Darby Allin Reveals How His Surprise Return For AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Came About

    Darby Allin will compete at this weekend’s Double or Nothing 2024 pay-per-view, but his involvement was a very last-minute deal. 

    The former AEW TNT and World Tag Team Champion will team with Bryan Danielson and FTR to take on The Elite (The Young Bucks, Jack Perry, and Kazucika Okada) at the sixth-annual Double or Nothing pay-per-view. The two sides will meet in the Anarchy In The Arena match in what will be Allin’s first time competing under the stipulation. 

    How Darby Allin Entered Anarchy In The Arena

    Allin is replacing Eddie Kingston in the Anarchy in the Arena match after the Mad King suffered a leg injury during his NJPW Resurgence match with Gabe Kidd. Speaking to Fightful, Allin revealed that he was in the process of helping his dad move into his new home when he heard of Kingston’s situation. Allin himself contacted Tony Khan to see if he could be placed into the match. 

    Khan told Allin that he had to be cleared to be in the match, a feat easier said than done given Allin’s litany of injuries in recent months. In addition to a foot injury suffered during AEW Big Business, Allin is also nursing a nose injury and was recently struck by a bus in New York City. 

    Despite his setbacks, Allin was able to get cleared and called Khan while he was at Yellowstone National Park with his dad. Allin added that anyone surprised to see him in the match should be given how last-minute his return to AEW programming has been. The popular wrestler may be cleared, but added that the remains in a lot of pain. He has yet to take a bump since his injury but has been training Steve ‘Son of Sting’ Borden Jr. how to wrestle.

  • Darby Allin Is Training Sting’s Son To Wrestle

    Darby Allin Is Training Sting’s Son To Wrestle

    Sting and Darby Allin’s bond continues even after the Icon’s unforgettable retirement back at AEW Revolution. Sting has kept a low profile since then, but we may not have seen the last of his bloodline. 

    During a recent interview with Sean Ross Sapp for Fightful Allin said he’s helping Steve Borden Jr. follow in his father’s footsteps. Sting’s son has spent time at his house learning the basics of wrestling and working out in his ring. The full interview  drops this Thursday on Fightful’s YouTube. 

    Sting’s son was so inspired by his father’s match at Revolution that he wanted to begin his own wrestling journey. Allin noted further that Steve had never considered becoming a professional wrestler before Revolution, but that event provided an intense emotional rush for him. When Sting asked if he’d help train his son, he jumped at the chance.

    Sting’s Retirement

    In March, Steve and his brother Garrett participated in an emotional farewell match for their father Sting. Sting and Darby Allin successfully retained the AEW World tag titles against The Young Bucks in a Tornado Tag match. Sting’s career ended with him celebrating as a champion, a final chapter that was worthy of his legacy.

    As part of Sting’s entrance, Steve and Garrett dressed as different versions of Sting that fans had seen throughout the years. Garrett played the part of “Surfer Sting”, the babyface star that Sting portrayed in WCW, with Steve embodied “Wolfpack Sting”, when The Icon joined nWo Wolfpack. 

    Sting and his sons make a grand entrance at AEW Revolution 2024

    Sting’s face-painted sons even got physical in the match, hitting The Young Bucks with a flurry of their dad’s infamous Stinger Splash in the corner.

    The Aftermath

    Watch what happened after Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution 2024:

  • Darby Allin To Replace Injured Eddie Kingston in Anarchy In The Arena At AEW Double or Nothing

    Darby Allin To Replace Injured Eddie Kingston in Anarchy In The Arena At AEW Double or Nothing

    Darby Allin will replace Eddie Kingston in the upcoming Anarchy in the Arena match following the attack on Kingston by The Elite. 

    The Mad King was ambushed by The Young Bucks and Jack Perry at NJPW Resurgence after Kingston had lost the Stong Openweight Championship to Gabe Kidd. The attack marked the first time in five years that the Bucks had appeared for New Japan. 

    After the attack, it was reported that Kingston had suffered a legitimate leg injury during his battle with Kidd. During the May 15th edition of AEW Dynamite, The Elite took center stage to announce Kingston’s withdrawal from the match. In a heated segment, the AEW World Tag Team Champions attacked Dax Harwood, leading to Cash Wheeler and Bryan Danielson rushing to his aid. 

    Despite their efforts, they were outnumbered until Darby Allin intervened, attacking The Elite with his skateboard. The former TNT Champion was then confirmed as Team AEW’s new fourth member. 

    Double or Nothing 2024 will feature the third-annual Anarchy in the Arena match, with all three bouts happening at the annual AEW event. 2022 saw The Jericho Appreciation Society defeat the Blackpool Combat Club, Eddie Kingston, and Sanata, while last year’s match saw the BCC victorious over The Elite. 

    This year’s match will also mark the return to the ring of Allin, who has been out of action since the Big Business edition of Dynamite in March. The risk-taking wrestler suffered a broken foot at the event that (among other issues) led to him postponing his attempt to climb Mt. Everest. Allin has said he fully intends to do the climb but it is unclear when it will happen. 

  • Darby Allin’s Broken Foot Won’t Heal Until June, May Not Stop Him Appearing for AEW

    Darby Allin’s Broken Foot Won’t Heal Until June, May Not Stop Him Appearing for AEW

    AEW’s Darby Allin isn’t ready to wrestle just yet but his severe foot injury may not keep the daredevil wrestler from appearing for the promotion. 

    Allin has been out of action since suffering the aforementioned injury during a match Jay White at AEW’s Big Business show in March 2024. As if that isn’t bad enough, Allin is also dealing with a broken nose and was hit by a bus in New York City mere days ago. 

    On The Daily Migs Show, Allin was asked about his recovery and whether he’ll be appearing on the May 15, episode of AEW Dynamite in Everett, Washington. 

    “My foot is not scheduled to heal until, I’d say June. So if I did roll up [to Dynamite in two weeks], it would just be with a broken face and a broken foot waving to the crowd, which may not be the worst thing. I’ll see.”

    Given Allin’s history with Everett, the former AEW TNT Champion wasn’t ready to rule out an appearance on the show.

    “I trained in Everett, Washington, so it would be like an ultimate homecoming of sorts. That’d be really cool. May 15, I gotta see. I think might be able to make it. As long as there’s no buses, I’m good.”

    Allin’s injury comes at an interesting time in his career. For years, Allin’s career has seen him by the side of Sting who retired from in-ring competition at Revolution 2024. With his mentor out of the picture, it’ll be up to Allin to re-establish himself in singles competition, once he’s healed up. 

    More from Darby Allin

    Here are some recent articles regarding Darby Allin as the former TNT Champion continues to recover from his multiple injuries. 

  • Daily Drop (4/28): Carmelo Hayes Predicted First Round Draft Pick, AEW Roster Sees Multiple Injury Setbacks

    Daily Drop (4/28): Carmelo Hayes Predicted First Round Draft Pick, AEW Roster Sees Multiple Injury Setbacks

    Welcome to our Daily Drop for Sunday, April 28. There is always something going on in the pro wrestling world, and today is no exception.

    Before we get going, Drew McIntyre finally inked a new WWE contract. This is the first round of big contracts to come due since TKO took over the operation, and it is interesting to see how they are waiting until the final moments to lock down these deals.

    WWE:

    Logan Paul Gender Reveal: Since Logan Paul grew up on the internet, and he created a ton of trends in the process, he got in on one popular activity for expecting parents who are also pro wrestling fans. The WWE United States Champion had a gender reveal wrestling match for all to see. Spoiler: It’s a girl!

    Dolph Wins Gold: Nic Nemeth, who performed as Dolph Ziggler in WWE for years, picked up gold in AAA. He is now the company’s Mega Champion.

    WWE Rivals: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Booker T’s epic rivalry will be the focus of tonight’s episode of WWE Rivals on A&E. The show starts at 8:00 PM EST.

    Melo Don’t Miss: Carmelo Hayes quote re-posted an old tweet from 2021. That old tweet said he would be a first-round draft pick. His updated post said that it took long enough. Melo was picked #2 in the first round by SmackDown in the 2024 WWE Draft, only coming in behind Bianca Belair.

    AEW:

    MJF’s Surgery: MJF will be out of action for even longer now, as he had shoulder surgery. At this time, there is no return planned for him.

    Darby Allin’s Latest Injury: Allin may be out of action with an injured foot, but now he has even more problems. He was hit by a bus in New York City. He seems to be okay, all things considered, but this will not help speed along his in-ring return.

    Grizzled Young Vets Aren’t Happy: The Acclaimed beat Grizzled Young Veterans in the former NXT tag team’s first AEW match. James Drake and Zack Gibson are not happy about how that match on Collision turned out, and they let everyone know this with a furious promo.

    Upcoming PPV’s and PLE’s:

    Here are the upcoming major wrestling events

    • Saturday, May 4: WWE Backlash France (PLE)
    • Sunday, May 26: NXT Battleground (PLE)
    • Sunday, May 26: AEW Double or Nothing (PPV)
  • Darby Allin Hit By A Bus in New York City, Still Makes It To Broadway Show

    Darby Allin Hit By A Bus in New York City, Still Makes It To Broadway Show

    Darby Allin was able to enjoy a Broadway show with artist Raymond Pettibon, but only after the AEW pillar was hit by a bus in New York City first.

    On Instagram, Allin shared news of his unfortunate vehicular collision and said he was trying to cross the street in the Big Apple when he was struck. Allin also showed some photos of himself at the play with Pattibon as well as a bloodied selfie from after the bus hit him. 

    https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C6SnFF6OAnu

    This is hardly the only health issue that Allin is dealing with at the moment. During a match with Jay White on the ‘Big Business’ edition of AEW Dynamite, Darby Allin suffered a broken foot that has kept the former TNT & World Tag Team Champion on the shelf ever since. This injury has led to Allin postponing his attempt to climb Mount Everest. 

    In case a broken foot wasn’t bad enough, Allin is also dealing with a broken nose. The AEW star recently shared a photo on his Instagram Stories of his nose heavily bandaged up. 

    Darby Allin didn’t let a little traffic mishap ruin his night

    With these injuries, there’s no word on when Darby Allin will be able to wrestle for AEW again. Hopefully, the risk-taking wrestler will spend this time wisely and give himself ample opportunity to heal before taking on his next death-defying stunt either in or out of the ring. 

    More on Darby Allin:

    Here are some recent articles featuring Darby Allin and what the pillar of All Elite Wrestling has been up to amid his ongoing hiatus from the Squared Circle:

  • Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk Makes Special Appearance On AEW Dynamite

    Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk Makes Special Appearance On AEW Dynamite

    Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk surprised the fans when he made a special appearance alongside Darby Allin on last night’s edition of AEW Dynamite. ‘Birdman’ used the opportunity to promote his foundation on AEW television.

    Darby Allin has managed to effectively combine his love for skateboarding and pro wrestling. His skating background helps him embrace the fast-paced action inside the squared circle. It is no secret that skateboarding has a major influence on Allin and now he has joined forces with Tony Hawk for a noble cause.

    Tony Hawk promotes his foundation

    In a video clip, Darby Allin revealed that originally, he decided to embark on a climb to Mt.Everest to support Hawk’s foundation, The Skatepark Project. Unfortunately, that plan has to be put on hold due to Allin’s broken foot. Tony Hawk then explained the cause behind the foundation. 

    It was formerly known as The Tony Hawk Foundation and helps underserved communities by creating safe and inclusive public skateparks for youngsters. As per Hawk, they have been operating for 20 years and helped to fund almost 900 skateparks.

    The Legend Of Tony Hawk

    Tony Hawk has been an iconic figure in the skateboarding world. He has made immense contributions to the sport and has remarkable achievements. Notably, he became the official National Skateboard Association World Champion for 12 consecutive years. Nicknamed ‘Birdman’, he went on to establish his skateboard company, Birdhouse. 

    Now, with his philanthropic efforts, Tony Hawk is helping to build a safe environment for the skateboarding community and continues to inspire skateboarding aspirants around the globe.   

    Fans can donate to the noble cause at Skatepark.org

  • Darby Allin Confirms He Suffered Broken Foot, Postpones Mt. Everest Climb

    Darby Allin will unfortunately have a different mountain to climb rather than Mt. Everest: a broken foot.

    TMZ Sports has confirmed that Allin the injury happened at AEW Big Business during his single match with Jay White. after performing a senton flip to the outside onto Jay White only a few minutes into the match. TMZ had mislabeled the injury as his right foot but the picture shown indicates that it is Allin’s left foot that is broken.

    Despite the injury, Allin continued to wrestle with said broken foot for a solid ten minutes before being defeated by Switchblade. Jay and The Gunn Club were going to exact more pain onto Allin post-match, but was stopped by Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed.

    Allin had plans to climb Mt. Everest later this month, but due to the injury. Allin had to make the decision to postpone his climb until 2024. After the article was posted, Allin confirmed the disappointing news.

    “Unfortunately the foots really broke from Wednesdays match. Everest will have to be next year.”

    Darby Allin Making The Most Of His Injury

    Allin has to be deflated at the speed bump of a broken foot, but he does plan to make the most of the situation. He told TMZ that one he gets a cast put on his foot, he’s going to have legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk do a stunt off of it for charity.

    With all the wild spots Darby is notorious for doing, it’s wild to think that a flip to the outside would have put him on the shelf. We at SEScoops wish Darby a speedy recovery.

  • Tony Khan Has Faith That Darby Allin Will Perform Insane Stunts As Safely As Possible

    Tony Khan Has Faith That Darby Allin Will Perform Insane Stunts As Safely As Possible

    AEW President Tony Khan is well aware of how dangerous Darby Allin’s spots may be, but is confident that the wrestler always finds a way to do them safely. 

    Since arriving in AEW, Allin has put his body on the line several times in spots far more dangerous than seen from others. At AEW Revolution 2024, a spot involving Allin saw the former TNT Champion fall off a ladder and go through glass panes. This spot has raised questions as to whether it was necessary in Sting’s final match and whether Allin goes too far with stunts like this, and if so, why AEW allows it. 

    Tony Khan on Darby Allin

    Sitting down with TV Insider, Khan addressed the spot in question. The AEW President began by touting the importance of safety, an attitude that extends to all on his roster. 

    “It has to be something safe. Whenever a wrestler comes in and wants to try something, especially dangerous, I just want to know that there is a safe way to do it.”

    Focusing on the former AEW TNT Champion, Khan pointed out that Allin makes sure to ensure he can survive whatever wild stunt he sets his mind to. 

    “He is fanatical about finding a way to pull off the impossible and do these incredible, seemingly death-defying stunts. He always finds a safe way to pull them off. He always has a rationale for why he is able to do it.”

    What’s Next? 

    On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Allin was still selling the effects of the glass pane spot (though we have to wonder how much of it was selling.) This made the former champion an easy target for Jay White. While Allin tried to fight back, a missed Coffin Drop would seal his fate and White would get the win. 

    Allin’s next big stunt will be his biggest to date but will take place outside the confines of an AEW ring. The daredevil is planning to begin his climb of Mt. Everest this month, which will of course mean that he won’t be appearing on AEW Dynamite. 

  • Jonathan Coachman’s Plea: Tony Khan Needs Writing Lesson After Darby Allin AEW Revolution Stunt

    Jonathan Coachman’s Plea: Tony Khan Needs Writing Lesson After Darby Allin AEW Revolution Stunt

    Darby Allin and Sting won the main event of AEW Revolution on Sunday night, and it was quite a showcase. Although many are talking about Sting’s last match, a lot of attention was taken by Darby Allin’s death defying leap through glass.

    CM Punk and Jack Perry’s big All In brawl was due to Perry using real glass when Punk advised against it. Apparently, real glass is a trend in AEW, because Darby Allin used it to make some big waves and cut his back to pieces in the process. Jonathan Coachman saw this, and he doesn’t care whether it upsets AEW fans if he drags the spot.

    Viral Reaction To Coachman

    Fans were not very happy to see what Jonathan Coachman said on Twitter/X. Many AEW loyalists went at Coachman in return, and you can check out a few of those tweets below.

    Reaction to Darby’s Dive

    The Coach saw Sean Ross Sapp’s video of Darby Allin’s insane dive at Revolution. The clip included glass breaking and fans going crazy. Everything ended with Allin on the ground, and that was all it took to create a viral clip.

    When Jonathan Coachman saw the clip of Darby Allin’s big leap, he couldn’t resist but to comment. He said that, aside from Mick Foley, nobody in WWE did that kind of thing in the past. There is a reason for that as well.

    While he painted a picture of the true damage to the situation, Jonathan Coachman also begged for someone to teach Tony Khan and AEW’s writing team to craft a storyline that didn’t require this level of ultra violence.

    Ok AEW army come after me. This is bananas and SO unnecessary. Can someone please teach the writers and Tony Khan that if you tell a good story you don’t have to do that crap and damn near kill yourself. Other than Mick Foley find any videos of a top star from WWE doing anything this reckless. I am all about getting talked about after a show but my god. If he hits one of those chairs he could have paralyzed himself and broken his back. Tell a story and make the fans care. Then this won’t have to happen or even be talked about doing.

    After The Dive

    Darby Allin only needed 12 stitches to repair his back after that leap. He was okay to finish the match, and he was around for Sting’s post-match speech. 

    It seems that he is going to be okay, with his Mount Everest adventure still in line. Only time will tell when he does something like that again, but you never know what Allin will pull off.

    SEScoops will have more on this story if additional information is ever available about Darby Allin’s insane dive.

  • Darby Allin’s Daredevil Dive: How Many Stitches Were Required To Repair Lacerated Back After AEW Revolution

    Darby Allin wrecked himself at AEW Revolution. He took a bold dive off a ladder onto the floor, but his target moved, and he went through a sheet of glass, cutting himself to ribbons in the process. It seems that he’s all fixed up now.

    Despite the fact that fans saw Allin bleed like a stuck pig on live pay-per-view, his damage wasn’t terrible. It turns out that he only needed 12 stitches to fix him up.

    Darby Allin’s Injury Status

    Sting and Darby Allin, AEW Tag Team Champions, defended their titles against The Young Bucks at AEW Revolution last month. During the intense bout, Darby Allin took a brutal dive from a ladder through a glass panel, resulting in significant injury. Despite the risky move, Sting and Allin managed to retain their titles in the main event, securing Sting’s retirement with an undefeated streak.

    Following the match, Wrestling Observer Radio‘s Brian Alvarez revealed that Darby Allin required only twelve stitches for his injuries sustained during the match. This news may surprise fans who anticipated a more severe outcome given the nature of the spot.

    “The update from the pay-per-view is that Darby Allin needed 12 stitches. That is crazy. I saw his back. I thought it was gonna be 12,000 stitches, but he needed 12.”

    Dave Meltzer then noted that there were tons of little cuts on Darby’s back. So, “by the time the match went for a while all the blood from those cuts was all over the place, but it wasn’t like it was slashed from top to bottom like that.”

    What’s Next For Darby Allin

    It turns out that they didn’t need a ton of attention to fix Darby Allin up. Regardless, he is now on her way to climb Mount Everest at this point.

    It will be interesting to see how AEW books Allin from this point on. His time with Sting is over, and now he is going to be on his own at this point. Only time will tell what kind of dangerous spot he does next, but he’s not done with his pro wrestling career by a long shot.

    SEScoops will have more on this story if there are additional updates.

  • WWE Alum Blasts ‘Unnecessary’ Darby Allin AEW Revolution 2024 Spot: “Tell A Story & Make Fans Care”

    WWE Alum Blasts ‘Unnecessary’ Darby Allin AEW Revolution 2024 Spot: “Tell A Story & Make Fans Care”

    Darby Allin once again shocked the world with his performance at AEW Revolution 2024, but one ex-WWE name found one spot to be entirely unnecessary. 

    At AEW Revolution 2024, Allin and Sting retained the AEW World Tag Team Championships in the main event of the show. Allin, as expected, held nothing back in the match and displayed the caution-to-the-wind attitude that has made him a hit with fans. One particular dangerous spot saw Allin sent off a ladder through panes of glass. 

    The Coach On AEW’s “Unnecessary” Spot

    This is hardly Allin’s first death-defying stunt in an AEW ring, but it may have been his most dangerous spot of all time (to date!) Taking to Twitter, former WWE personality Jonathan  Coachman blasted the spot as unnecessary. Coachman acknowledged that his opinion will hardly go down well with AEW’s “army” of fans.

    “Ok AEW army come after me. This is bananas and SO unnecessary. Can someone please teach the writers and Tony Khan that if you tell a good story you don’t have to do that crap and damn near kill yourself. Other than Mick Foley find any videos of a top star from WWE doing anything this reckless. I am all about getting talked about after a show but my god. If he hits one of those chairs he could have paralyzed himself and broken his back. Tell a story and make the fans care. Then this won’t have to happen or even be talked about doing.”

    What’s Next? 

    Sting is not interested in being a manager on AEW programming, but is open to talks with Tony Khan about a backstage role. As for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, they have been vacated and a tournament will determine the next set of champions. 

  • Sting Maintains That His Partnership With Darby Allin Was Mutually Beneficial

    Sting Maintains That His Partnership With Darby Allin Was Mutually Beneficial

    In late 2020, Sting made a surprise return to wrestling television, as he officially came aboard All Elite Wrestling and firmly aligned himself with Darby Allin. 

    While Sting has claimed numerous singles championships over the years, the bookends of his historied career are marked with tag-team gold. On the closing end, Sting boasted an AEW Tag Team Championship reign with the ever-fearless Darby Allin. Looking back on their three-year partnership, Sting believes Allin elevated him just as much as he elevated Allin. 

    “I hope, for Darby, that he’ll be remembered for being in a tag team with Sting, one of the veterans who pretty much did everything under the sun in wrestling for so many different wrestling organizations. And that was the goal, to try to elevate him, but I’m telling you, he elevated me. It went both ways,” Sting told Pro Wrestling Illustrated. “And I want to be remembered for this time as Darby’s tag team partner, for sure.”

    Commonalities

    Despite being at different points in their careers, Sting feels he and Allin shared similar backgrounds, especially with the circumstances surrounding their respective starts in professional wrestling. Through these commonalities, Sting and Allin were then able to establish a deep connection both in and outside of the ring.

    “I don’t know if we’re kindred spirits, per se, but we have a lot in common in the wrestling world, with how our careers started,” Sting said. “We didn’t have a way to get into wrestling. We didn’t have an uncle or a father or a friend; we both slept in our cars, and that was our address. We both know what it’s like to get the tiny little payoffs and pretty much starve out there while making a name for yourself.”

    “And then there’s what we have in common, like the painted face and the willingness to take risks. Darby blows me out of the water, but I was one of the first guys my size to take running dives over the top rope and to the floor.”

    Sting and Allin’s journey together culminated at AEW Revolution, as they successfully defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks in a tornado tag team match. This match also served as Sting’s official retirement match.

    With Sting hanging up his wrestling boots, AEW President Tony Khan recently announced that new tag team champions will be crowned in an upcoming tournament.