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AEW star addresses criticism of Darby Allin becoming the new world champion

Aaron Rift

As seen during the April 15th 2026 edition of AEW Dynamite, MJF lost the world title to Darby Allin. In a post via Twitter/X, AEW star Brian Cage addressed criticism of Darby becoming the new champion…

“I’ve noticed some criticism over Darby Allin winning the AEW title. First and foremost, this guy absolutely deserves it. He’s not only a phenomenal in ring worker and bleeds aew, but this guy is the epitome of getting yourself over. Darby kills himself week after week, in a new, creative, and destructive way. Yet somehow gets back up, again and again.

I’m ‘the’ bodyguy, and yes, Darby is very small. But he has fought harder than anyone to get the people behind him, and has become very believable in his matches. So huge stamp of a approval from me to have him as world champion. And bonus points for the shock pop and the call back headlock takeover finish.”

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