Pro wrestler Darby Allin’s significant wrestling career has launched him to the hall of fame. He is currently on contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and has also reigned as the ultimate title-holder in AEW TNT championship. However, he recently opened up about the passion that overpowers his wrestling interests.
In an interview by Hawk vs Wolf on YouTube, hosted by Tony Hawk, and Jason Ellis the wrestler, revealed his fondness for skating and how the industry doesn’t really favor those who practice it.
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Darby Allin opened up about his love for skating.
Talking to Hawk in the interview, the 30-year-old athlete admitted that he wouldn’t even sign a contract if the organization restricted him from skating. Such a scenario is pretty common in the wrestling industry, among others, precisely to keep them from injuries. This answer followed when Hawk himself enquired if Allin was barred from skating.
“Tony Khan owns our wrestling company and he also does the Jaguars as well… so it’s kind of crazy how like Tony is more open with the wrestlers to kind of do whatever that you want,” he disclosed. The AEW champ also mentioned how NFL athletes aren’t allowed to practice any other sport as per their official contracts.
Prior to the revelations, Allin shared that it is quite a task to balance his wrestling career alongside skating since it is the one he has been involved with for a longer period. Additionally, he stated his utmost eagerness to get back to skating. “Wanting to skate all the time,” he said. As a matter of fact, guess who inspired him to pursue skating?
Tony Hawk inspired AEW star Darby Allin to skate.
As per a 2021 interview with Chris Van Vliet’, the pro wrestler opened up about his childhood skating inspiration, who encouraged him to hit the wheels. “I’m either skateboarding or something active. That was the one thing that Tony Hawk told me. He’s like 54 and killing it on the skateboard scene still,” Allin declared.
Besides, he also mentioned a piece of advice by Hawk that fueled him to never drift away from skating. “Just don’t stop because the moment that you take a break, that’s when everything starts to feel like sh*t,” he said, hinting at his idol’s dogma.
The number of personalities the iconic Hawk has managed to inspire throughout his journey is simply overwhelming. And he continues to do so, even at 54. Although, do you think it is fair of the industry to restrict athletes in this fashion? Let us know in the comments.
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