Darby Allin, former AEW champion and thrill-seeker, suffered a chest injury after performing a risky stunt shortly following his groundbreaking Mount Everest expedition. Since returning to the United States earlier this year, Allin has remained active, sharing daring moments on social media even as fans anticipate his return to AEW television.
Allin has been absent from AEW programming since his devastating defeat by Jon Moxley and The Death Riders at Rampage: New Year’s Smash in late 2023. During this break from wrestling, he achieved a historic milestone by summiting Mount Everest, reportedly becoming the first professional wrestler to reach the peak while planting the AEW flag, led by Tony Khan, at the summit.
Reports indicate that Allin emerged from the Everest climb with minimal physical harm and is preparing for an AEW comeback. Displaying his trademark daring spirit, he recently posted footage on Instagram of himself performing a stunt involving a vehicle, which resulted in a chest bruise but no serious injuries. This incident highlights his continued embrace of high-risk activities even while inactive on the wrestling circuit.
Sting Reflects on Darby Allin’s Mount Everest Feat and Expedition
In May, Darby Allin etched his name into wrestling history by reaching Mount Everest’s summit. The 32-year-old wrestler’s mentor and former tag partner, Sting, shared insights about Allin’s journey during an interview with Denise Salcedo. Sting revealed that he maintained contact with Allin throughout the climb, receiving remarkable footage captured at the mountain’s peak.
“Well, I mean I’m not surprised that he made it there and back, although anything can happen on that mountain. Darby Allin, if anyone can do it, Darby Allin is going to pull it off for sure. He was in contact with me the whole trip. He was up there, he gave me a video of him at the top of the mountain, which I’m not going to say anything about quite yet, but yeah, he didn’t have any oxygen on when he gave me that and but he showed me a panoramic view from the very top of the world and it was just like crystal clear..” —Sting, Wrestler and Mentor
Sting’s comments emphasize the remarkable nature of Allin’s accomplishment, given the extreme dangers associated with high-altitude climbing. Whether Sting will join Allin upon his anticipated return to AEW at the upcoming All In: Texas event remains uncertain but adds another layer of anticipation.
Anticipation Builds for Allin’s AEW Return and Potential Impact
Fans widely speculate that Darby Allin could make a dramatic reappearance at AEW All In: Texas to challenge Jon Moxley during his world title match against Hangman Adam Page. With Allin’s recent escapades and ongoing risk-taking, his return may bring fresh energy and unpredictability to AEW’s storylines.
His Everest feat and subsequent stunt injury also demonstrate a unique blend of resilience and daredevil spirit, traits that define his wrestling persona. As the former TNT Champion prepares to re-enter the wrestling scene, observers are keen to see how these experiences will shape his in-ring style and narrative moving forward.
