Darby Allin recently voiced strong admiration for Brody King, highlighting his determination and suggesting he is ready for a main event spotlight in AEW. Discussing their shared history and King’s ascent in All Elite Wrestling, Allin shared his thoughts during an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, referencing their roots in MLW and the world of hardcore music.
Darby Allin Reflects on Brody King’s Journey to AEW
While speaking to reporter Jay Reddick, Allin expressed that Brody King had caught his eye from the very beginning of their careers together. Both performers crossed paths during their time at MLW in 2017 and 2018 and developed camaraderie through their shared love of hardcore music events. Allin emphasized that he had envisioned King as an original pillar of AEW, dating back to the company’s launch in 2019.
“He’s a guy who I thought should have been in AEW from year one,”
Darby Allin said. He continued by underscoring King’s unwavering commitment in the ring, stating,
“He understands that there’s no phoning it in, no taking it easy. Every night he goes out there, he performs literally to his limit, and it’s cool to see that he’s finally taking off.”
Brody King’s Wrestling Path and AEW Arrival
As AEW was forming, Brody King was under contract with Ring of Honor and the National Wrestling Alliance, where he was a member of Villain Enterprises, alongside notable wrestlers like Marty Scurll and PCO. King’s journey brought him to AEW on January 12, 2022, debuting on Dynamite and immediately aligning with Malakai Black, broadening his reach with a new audience.
Potential Title Opportunity on AEW Horizon
Current developments in AEW hint at Brody King moving closer to title contention. Commentary on recent broadcasts suggested that if Bandido secures the AEW World Championship from MJF at the Maximum Carnage event, King might receive a title shot as a reward from his Brodido tag team partner. The ongoing storyline has only fueled speculation about King breaking into the top tier of AEW competition.
Expectations for Brody King’s Main Event Future
The buzz around Brody King’s rise to the main event scene was amplified by a passionate social media statement:
“I want everyone to know who is watching… Brody King is coming for the THRONE.”
—Drainmaker
As Allin and others in the wrestling community cast their support, fans and industry observers are watching closely to see if Brody King’s momentum will indeed propel him to an AEW main event, reflecting the perseverance and intensity that have defined his climb so far.
“I want everyone to know who is watching… Brody King is coming for the THRONE.”
AMAZING VIGNETTE. BRODY KING MAIN EVENT PUSH? GIMME.
pic.twitter.com/SivyEMcKvh— Drainmaker (@TheDrainmaker) January 8, 2026
