AEW star Darby Allin was legitimately hospitalized following his Continental Classic match against Kevin Knight on the November 26 episode of Dynamite. While the former TNT Champion is known for his high-risk style and resilience, reports indicate that the injuries sustained in this match were not part of a storyline.
Bryan Alvarez Confirms Injury Is Legitimate
During the December 3 edition of Dynamite, Excalibur stated that Allin was not cleared to compete and that an update on his condition would be provided on Collision. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Radio confirmed that this is a real medical situation, though he clarified some rumors regarding the length of Allin’s hospital stay.
“Somebody tweeted that he had been in the hospital for a week and he was still there. That’s not quite true. What happened was he got hurt in the Kevin Knight match last week,” Alvarez reported. “The spot that looked the scariest was the coast-to-coast dropkick. He got smashed with that move. I don’t know if that’s the move where he got hurt, but he got hurt.”
Status For Continental Classic Remains Uncertain
Allin’s participation in the remainder of the Continental Classic tournament is now in jeopardy. According to Alvarez, Allin has been discharged from the hospital and is able to travel, but his ability to wrestle upcoming matches has not been determined.
“He was in the hospital for a while, but they did clear him because he ended up going home. So he can travel. He’s out of the hospital….The impression I was given was they’re going to find out more on Collision,” Alvarez said. “He might stay in the tournament, and he might not. They have to, I guess, figure it out in the next few days, depending on how he’s doing.”
Impact On The Gold League Standings
Allin is competing in the Gold League of the Continental Classic, a block that includes Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, and PAC. If Allin is forced to withdraw, it would significantly alter the scoring of the tournament, potentially resulting in forfeits for his remaining opponents.
As of the December 3 episode of Dynamite, Kyle Fletcher sits atop the Gold League with 6 points after defeating Kevin Knight, while Kazuchika Okada secured his first 3 points by defeating PAC. Allin currently has 0 points following his loss to Knight. AEW is expected to provide a definitive update on his status this Saturday on Collision in Columbus, Ohio.
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