AEW star shares wild stories, unfiltered honesty, and his fearless outlook on life
Summary
– Darby Allin discusses his life, creative roots, and death-defying mindset on Hey! (EW)
– Reveals his past in film, skateboarding, and the extreme path that shaped his persona
– Talks about Sting, Tony Hawk, Rick Rubin, and why he refuses to fear death
Darby Allin’s chaotic spirit was on full display during his appearance on Hey! (EW), he sat down with RJ City for one of the year’s most bizarre and revealing interviews. The episode, titled “The Death-Defying Life of Darby Allin,” dove deep into the AEW star’s unconventional journey from his film school days and skateboarding roots to the creative risks that made him one of wrestling’s most fearless performers.
RJ City’s offbeat humor pushed Allin into unfiltered territory, covering everything from his failed film projects and intentionally homeless years to his obsession with pushing physical and creative boundaries. The conversation ranged from absurd to profound as Darby shared why he dropped out of film school in Arizona, how he got his stunts on MTV’s Ridiculousness, and even his brief appearance on TLC’s Sex Sent Me to the ER.
Allin spoke candidly about his straight-edge lifestyle, artistic approach to wrestling, and rejection of comfort. “I didn’t even want a couch at my house,” he admitted, explaining that he views laziness as the enemy of ambition. When asked about his Mount Everest climb, Allin revealed it was part of a personal vision quest, describing the experience as “a spiritual journey, not a clout chase.”
The AEW daredevil also opened up about his relationship with mentors like Sting and skating legend Tony Hawk, calling both men humble and genuine. He shared that Rick Rubin once sent him to Transcendental Meditation training, something Allin described as enlightening and strange. “He makes you believe in the method to the madness,” Allin joked.
By the end of the episode, it was clear that Darby Allin isn’t just a wrestler who risks his body; he’s an artist who lives entirely without fear. Whether painting with his own blood, skating impossible drops, or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, Allin continues to prove that living without limits is his true calling.
