Darby Allin finally got his payback, beating Kevin Knight in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere match at AEW All In 2026 in London on Sunday. This wasn’t just another win; it was a massive, defining moment for Allin, who now stands as a record-tying three-time TNT Champion. Seriously, after everything Knight pulled for months, every single dirty trick, it felt incredible to see Allin hoist that belt. What a moment for the guy!
This Rivalry Was Pure Fire From the Start
Man, this feud has been simmering for ages, boiling over every time these two were in the same arena. It all kicked off way back in May at Double or Nothing, and trust me, it’s been a wild ride ever since. Allin had just dropped the AEW World Championship to MJF in the main event, a tough loss on its own. Then Knight, “The Jet” himself, showed up. Everyone, and I mean *everyone*, thought he was there to save Allin, to protect him after that grueling match, you know? Nope. Total swerve, and a nasty one. Knight turned full heel right there, smashing Allin with a UFO Splash and making it absolutely clear he was coming for him, not MJF. That’s how you make a bitter enemy, right?
Things just escalated like crazy from that point. A couple of weeks later, Allin got a small measure of revenge, nailing Knight with his signature skateboard. Classic Darby move, always finding a way to get a shot in. That led to their first TNT title match on the July 22 episode of Dynamite. Knight managed to retain, sure, but let’s be real, it was a total fluke. The referee was completely out cold, incapacitated, and Knight used the title belt itself to hit Allin for the win. Super shady, totally unconvincing, and you just knew Allin deserved so much better after that. That controversial finish is exactly why Allin was granted the rematch at All In, and the Falls Count Anywhere rules this time around made sure there would be no more cheap shots, no more interference. This was finally going to be a fair fight, or at least, as fair as it gets with these two insane competitors.
Payback’s a Champion: Allin Gets His Due
The build to All In reached an absolute fever pitch on August 19. Knight, ever the schemer, set an incredibly dangerous trap for Allin. He called Allin out to the ring for a confrontation, but when Allin hit the ramp, boom! He was completely engulfed in a storm of pyro. Allin was clearly messed up, injured, totally out of sorts from the blast. Knight, showing zero mercy, dragged him to the ring and delivered a vicious Coast to Coast, smashing a steel chair right into Allin’s face. After watching that, you just knew Allin was coming to London for one thing and one thing only: pure, unadulterated payback.
And he absolutely delivered. In that chaotic Falls Count Anywhere match, the Don Callis Family tried to mess things up, getting involved on Knight’s behalf. But Allin wasn’t alone out there. His legendary mentor, Sting, showed up with his son, Steven Borden, to lend a crucial hand. Talk about getting some incredible backup when you need it most! With Sting and Steven evening the odds, Allin was finally able to overcome Knight’s relentless dirty tactics and secure the massive win he’d been chasing. Becoming a three-time champ, tying the record, that’s not just a victory. That’s a massive statement about heart and resilience.
What’s next for Darby Allin as the TNT Champion? Seriously, who can stop him now that he’s hit this milestone? And will Kevin Knight ever learn to win clean after all this? You gotta wonder what kind of crazy, chaotic action this record-tying run will bring to the TNT division. I’m hyped to see it!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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