Darby Allin

Darby Allin (born January 7, 1997) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Allin is best known for his appearances in World Wrestling Network promotions, wrestling in a high-profile position in Evolve.

Growing up, Allin played track and field and football (one of his grandfathers played in the NFL). He also took part in collegiate wrestling, but only because he assumed it was professional wrestling. He later attended a film school in Arizona, dropping out to pursue in a career in skateboarding. Through his connections with Matt Schlager, Allin regularly appeared in videos with his friends on Ridiculousness, until one video was too extreme for the program to air. He also appeared on an episode of Sex Sent Me to the ER, later admitting in an interview with Chris Van Vliet, that the story was fabricated as he needed the money. For about three years, Allin was intentionally homeless.

Independent circuit (2015–present)

Allin made his professional wrestling debut in 2015, under the ring name Darby Graves. Allin wrestled a handful of matches under the ring name, before deciding to change it to Darby Allin.

In June 2017, Allin and Matt Cross were defeated by reDRagon at Defy5 Gigantic night 2. In September 2017, Allin was defeated by Super Crazy. In late 2017, Allin made his Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) debut. At GCW Line in the Sand, he was defeated by Nick Gage.

World Wrestling Network (2016–2019)

Allin debuted for World Wrestling Network at Evolve 59 in April 2016, losing to Ethan Page. At Evolve 74, Allin was defeated via countout by Brian Cage after Cage had powerslammed Allin over a barricade. Allin made his Style Battle debut in January 2017, losing to Dave Crist. Allin made his Full Impact Pro in early 2017 at FIP Everything Burns, losing a Fight For All match. On the same show, Allin, along with AR Fox, Dave Crist and Sami Callihan defeated Sammy Guevara, Dezmond Xavier, Jason Kincaid and Jason Cade. At Evolve 93, he was defeated by DJZ. in January 2018, Allin faced Zack Sabre Jr. for the Evolve Championship at EVOLVE 98, in a losing effort.

On August 30, 2018, it was announced that at Evolve 113, Allin would be facing NXT wrestler, the Velveteen Dream. At Evolve 113, Allin was defeated by Dream. At Evolve 116, Allin was defeated by Mustafa Ali. At Evolve 117, Allin was defeated by Kassius Ohno. The next night at Evolve 118, Allin was defeated by Roderick Strong.

During WrestleMania weekend, he wrestled his last match for Evolve at Evolve 125, in a defeat to Anthony Henry. He also wrestled at Amerika Ist Wunderbar, promoted by Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), and in conjuction with WWN, where he was defeated by Avalanche. The following day at WWN Supershow Mercury Rising, he teamed with his wife Priscilla Kelly, where they were defeated by Austin Theory and Brandi Lauren. That same weekend, it was revealed he was going to be ending his three-year relationship with Evolve and WWN.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2018)

On June 3, 2018, Allin made his Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide debut at Verano de Escándalo in a six-way match which was won by Aero Star. Other competitors in the match included Drago, Sammy Guevara, Australian Suicide and Golden Magic.

Progress Wrestling (2018–2019)

In 2018, Allin wrestled for Progress Wrestling during their American tours. He made his debut for the promotion at Chapter 66: Mardi Graps, held in Louisiana, in a Thuderbastard match which was won by Jeff Cobb. He later appeared on day five of the Coast to Coast Tour, teaming with Jack Sexsmith and Toni Storm in a six-person tag team match.

On March 14, 2019, Allin was announced as a participant in the Super Strong Style 16. At the event, he was defeated by Paul Robinson. On day two, he teamed with Chris Ridgeway and Lucky Kid in a six-man lucha rules tag team match, defeating Artemis Spencer, Chris Brookes and DJZ. On day three, Allin took part in a scramble match, which was won by Brookes.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

Less than a week after leaving WWN, on April 12, 2019, it was revealed that Allin would be a roster member of the newly launched All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He wrestled Cody Rhodes at Fyter Fest in June to a time-limit draw.

At Fight for the Fallen, Allin teamed with Jimmy Havoc and Joey Janela against the team of Shawn Spears, MJF and Sammy Guevara in a losing result. After the match, the three men would blame each other for the loss and brawl backstage. At All Out, Allin faced Havoc and Janela in a three-way match, which Havoc won.

On the October 16 episode of AEW Dynamite, Allin challenged AEW World Champion Chris Jericho in a Philly Street Fight Match for the aforementioned title, in a losing effort after an interference by Jake Hager. On the November 13 episode of Dynamite, Allin accepted Jon Moxley's open challenge. However, on the following episode of Dynamite, Allin would be defeated by Moxley.

On November 21, 2018, Allin married fellow wrestler Priscilla Kelly. He lives a straight edge lifestyle. Allin is a longtime fan of punk rock, and his ring name is derived from the frontman of the Germs, Darby Crash, and the transgressive musician GG Allin.

• Northeast Wrestling
  • NEW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Ranked No. 394 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2019
• Style Battle
  • Style Battle 7 (2017)