Darby Allin Explains Why They Took Out $12K Loan Before Joining AEW

Darby Allin Explains Why They Took Out $12K Loan Before Joining AEW AEW

AEW star Darby Allin has explained how he took out a $12,000 loan before signing with the company.

Darby Allin was one of the first stars that All Elite Wrestling signed in 2019 after catching the eye of former EVP Cody Rhodes.

Allin worked with various independent promotions, including EVOLVE at the time before joining the fledging company.

Speaking with Diamond Dallas Page on DDP Snake Pit podcast, the AEW star discussed the circumstances that led to his signing with the promotion.

He said:

“At the time, I was signed with another little promotion. The moment I heard Cody was interested, long story short, I paid $12,000 to get out of my contract. I took a loan out and I remember I used to hit Cody up like every day, just blow his phone up, and he would never really answer.”

Allin later went on to explain why he chose All Elite Wrestling over WWE NXT at a time when EVOLVE had a close knit relationship with the company.

He explained:

“All I heard, when they were promoting it, were the words ‘Creative Freedom.’ I was like, ‘That’s where I need to be.’”

The former TNT Champion concluded to discuss how he was being groomed for a spot on 205 Live, saying:

“This was back when 205 Live was a thing. I was like, hell f*cking no, I’m not going there to do that. I don’t want to be put in a box.”

Darby Allin is currently aligned with Sting and involved in a feud with Malakai Black, Brody King and Buddy Matthews of the House of Black.

Keep track of Darby Allin’s win-loss record in 2022 (for televised matches) at this link.

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