Insight with Chris Van Vliet Darby Allin On CRAZY Moments, Climbing Mount Everest, Sting Friendship, TNT Champion
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Feb 24, 2026 
Darby Allin, AEW risk-taker who climbed Mount Everest and built a stunt-driven career. He recounts summit humility, wild in-ring spots like glass and announce-table crashes, working with Sting and other legends, winning the TNT title, and why he keeps pushing physical limits. Short, intense stories about fear, preparation, and big ambitions.
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From Jeff Hardy Fan To Risky Opponent
- Darby idolized Jeff Hardy as a child and later planned a match with him where they escalated spots to match expectations.
- Their Owen Hart tournament bout became a creative, high-risk showcase designed to outdo themselves.
Going Through Glass In Sting’s Last Match
- Darby went through panel glass during Sting's retirement match, returned wrapped in duct tape to finish the bout.
- He later pulled shards out of his body but said the impact felt surprisingly “chill” despite the risk.
Learning Humility From Sting
- Darby views Sting as a model for humility and retiring on his own terms rather than clinging to fame.
- Their matches grew from cinematic to live because Darby encouraged Sting to finish his career authentically.