Darby Allin has spoken about the intense glass stunt he performed during Sting’s final wrestling match, revealing that he was willing to take significant risks to give the wrestling legend a memorable sendoff. The incident took place in Allin’s match alongside Sting, highlighting the effort to create a dramatic conclusion to Sting’s career.
Appearing on the Insight podcast with Chris Van Vliet, Allin recounted the moment he crashed through glass during the bout, a sequence that reportedly caused concern within AEW’s management due to its dangerous nature.
AEW Management’s Reactions and Allin’s Immediate Response
Allin shared that the glass stunt was a major point of anxiety for AEW, saying,
“Easily the Sting spot had AEW worried.”
He added,
“I remember the moment I hit it, my adrenaline was just going through the roof.”
Despite the intensity of the stunt, Allin described feeling surprisingly well immediately after the impact, recalling,
“The referee comes up and asks, ‘How you feeling?’ I said, ‘I feel good.’”
However, AEW President Tony Khan’s reaction differed after witnessing the stunt, with Allin recalling,
“I remember Tony saying that could have been really bad.”
Allin’s Motivation Behind the Stunt: Honoring Sting Properly
Prior to the match, Allin’s main objective was to help craft a farewell moment deserving of Sting’s legendary status. To achieve this, Allin embraced the high-risk stunt wholeheartedly.
He explained,
“I was doing a bunch of interviews leading up to that week and everybody kept asking what Darby was going to do,”
and added,
“I was saying, ‘To make sure he goes out with the respect he deserves, I’m willing to die for this.’”
The stunt reflected his commitment to making Sting’s retirement meaningful and memorable.
The Strategic Intent Behind Allin’s Glass Crash
Allin also noted that the glass stunt was designed not only for spectacle but to remove him from the match convincingly, allowing Sting to stage a dramatic comeback.
“I had to be taken out in a way where people would say, ‘Alright, there’s no faking that.’ That’s where I naturally wound up,”
he stated.
Though dedicated to creating a powerful moment for Sting’s final appearance, Allin later admitted that using real glass might have been more extreme than necessary.
The Impact and Legacy of the Glass Stunt in Sting’s Retirement Match
The dangerous glass spot became one of the most discussed moments of the evening, reinforcing Darby Allin’s reputation for bold, fearless in-ring performances. His willingness to put himself at risk underscored the respect he holds for Sting and the importance of delivering an unforgettable farewell in professional wrestling.
