In news that sounds like a mad-lib from a wrestling-themed vision board, Darby Allin has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest—yes, the Mount Everest, not a new gimmick match or Tony Khan’s booking metaphor.
After over a month scaling the world’s deadliest pile of ice, Allin became the only first-time climber in his crew to make it to the summit, proving once again that he’s physically incapable of processing fear or saying no to a dare. According to expedition logs, Allin reached the peak earlier today and is now on the return journey back down the mountain, presumably so he can powerbomb himself off it on the way down.
🧗♂️ “No Ropes, Just Altitude”
Originally expected back in time for the Owen Hart Cup, Allin’s return was delayed due to climb preparations, which—shockingly—take longer than taping your wrists and doing a coffin drop. This means AEW has continued his feud with Jon Moxley in absentia, because what’s a little unfinished business between friends who’ve thrown each other down stairwells?
Darby’s last appearance was back in December, when Moxley’s goon squad The Deathriders sent him airborne down some arena stairs in what was definitely not OSHA-approved. Since then, Allin’s been living out what can only be described as Jackass: Himalayas Edition.
With Darby out of the tournament, Will Ospreay and Hangman Page now head to the Owen Hart Cup finals at Double or Nothing. The winner earns a title shot at Jon Moxley at All In: Texas, and probably a tetanus shot shortly afterward.
🏔️ When Will Darby Return?
That’s still unclear. While he’s now successfully summited, the climb down is just as brutal—if not more so. No word yet on whether Allin will turn this into an AEW promo package, but let’s be real, if there’s not drone footage of him holding a skateboard at 29,000 feet, we riot.
For now, Darby’s on his way back, and the only question left is: What’s he planning to jump off next?