Darby Allin Calls Out AEW Wrestlers Who Treat the Locker Room “Like Spring Break”

Darby Allin isn’t here to coast—and he’s not afraid to say it. During a new interview with the Orlando Sentinel, the AEW star got real about his mindset every time he steps into the ring, revealing that complacency is his biggest fear and that he refuses to take his wrestling career for granted.

“Every time I make an entrance, I have a chip on my shoulder that I have to show everybody what I’m capable of, because I never want to get complacent,” Allin said. “It’s my biggest fear. I watch these guys get somewhere and then start going through the motions.”

That frustration extends to the AEW locker room, where Allin says he sees too many people acting like it’s all just a party.

“When people in the locker room treat it like spring break, it (ticks) me off,” he continued. “I have to give everything to wrestling because wrestling changed my life, so I’m going to treat it with the respect it deserves.”

Allin has long been known for his daredevil style and emotional intensity, and these latest comments show just how seriously he takes his craft—even if others around him don’t always share that mentality.

Do you agree with Darby Allin’s take on complacency in wrestling? Should more AEW stars match his level of dedication? Share your thoughts below and join the discussion.