Darby Allin recalls Tony Khan denying dangerous match proposal
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During a recent podcast, Darby Allin discussed a time when AEW President Tony Khan rejected a dangerous creative pitch. Allin wanted to be hit by a car during a match while feuding with Sammy Guevara in early 2020. Khan deemed the idea too risky for the already thin AEW roster at the time. Allin also recounted a past situation where Khan expressed concern after seeing a risky move involving glass in a match featuring Sting. Despite these moments, Allin continues to embrace risk in his wrestling career.
- •Darby Allin describes a rejected pitch to be hit by a car.
- •The pitch occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- •Tony Khan cited the thin roster as a reason for the rejection.
- •Allin recalls a risky glass spot in Sting's last match.
- •Allin remains known for his high-risk wrestling style.
- 4:03 PMWrestling Inc — Darby Allin Recalls Time AEW Boss Tony Khan Said 'No' To Dangerous Creative Pitch
"Darby Allin has the freedom to do whatever he wants in AEW, but there was one stunt that even Tony Khan had to say no to.
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