Darby Allin Claims AEW “Cut Out the Cancer” by Removing Egotistical Wrestlers

Darby Allin isn’t holding anything back when it comes to how AEW has cleaned house behind the scenes. The face-painted daredevil has always been loyal to the company, and now he’s taking a shot at wrestlers he says were only in it for themselves — and caused chaos in the locker room.

During his appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Allin got real about how different AEW feels today compared to just a few years ago. The mood backstage, he said, used to be filled with tension — but that’s no longer the case.

“The vibe around the company is amazing right now. Compared to a few years ago, it definitely felt like there was some tension, but now it’s like everyone’s on the same page — let’s make it the best possible.”

According to Allin, that shift came from cutting toxic energy out of the company. He directly blamed wrestlers who refused to lose or work with others to build the product. His words made it clear: those egos had no place in AEW.

“What changed? The cancer got cut out. The egotistical wrestlers that didn’t want to lose — the groups of people that came in. That’s what I’m saying about wrestling. When I was climbing Mount Everest, it kept me so grounded and level-headed. At the end of the day, this is all staged. So if you’re gonna have an ego about that, get out of the f**ing sport. Go be in the UFC, go try that — but don’t bring that energy here.”*

Allin emphasized that pro wrestling is about entertainment, not winning at any cost. And when it comes to negative personalities? He’s glad they’re gone.

“This is about having fun. This is about putting out good energy. Like, come on, man, just stop. So once all that got cleared up, I felt like, okay, cool, let’s rock. I just don’t like egos. I can’t stand them.”

Although he didn’t name names, fans online have speculated that his comments may be directed at former WWE stars like Miro or Malakai Black, who have been criticized for avoiding losses. Regardless, Allin is making it clear that AEW is focused on unity now — not ego trips.

With drama behind them and a unified roster ahead, Darby Allin says AEW is finally living up to its potential. That kind of focus is what he believes will carry the company forward.

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