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Darby Allin

Darby Allin is the ring name of Samuel Ratsch, an American professional wrestler known for his work in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Darby Allin is the ring name of Samuel Ratsch, an American professional wrestler known for his work in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He debuted in 2014 and is recognised for a high-risk, daredevil style. Allin has won multiple championships in AEW, including the TNT Championship and the AEW World Championship.

Early life

Samuel Ratsch was born in Seattle, Washington, on January 7, 1993. Publicly available biographical sources describe him as an American wrestler who grew up in the Seattle area.

Professional wrestling career

Ratsch debuted in professional wrestling in 2014 under the name Darby Graves and later adopted the name Darby Allin. He competed extensively on the American independent circuit before signing with AEW in 2019.

All Elite Wrestling

Darby Allin became one of AEW's prominent wrestlers after joining the promotion. Sources document his reigns as AEW TNT Champion, AEW World Tag Team Champion with Sting, and later AEW World Champion.

Ring style and persona

Allin is known for a high-risk, daredevil style and a punk-influenced presentation. His ring name was inspired by punk icon GG Allin and Darby Crash of The Germs.

Key facts

  • Samuel Ratsch adopted the ring name Darby Allin as a professional wrestler.
  • He made his wrestling debut in 2014 as Darby Graves before later using the Darby Allin name.
  • He has won the AEW TNT Championship, AEW World Tag Team Championship, and AEW World Championship.
  • The name Darby Allin was chosen as a tribute to punk figures Darby Crash and GG Allin.
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Canadian context

Darby Allin has been a prominent figure for Canadian wrestling audiences through AEW programming and international coverage of major wrestling events.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Darby Allin?
Darby Allin is the ring name of Samuel Ratsch, an American professional wrestler best known for his career in AEW.
When was Darby Allin born?
He was born on January 7, 1993.
Where is Darby Allin from?
He was born in Seattle, Washington, United States.
What is Darby Allin known for in wrestling?
He is known for a high-risk wrestling style and for winning championships in AEW, including the TNT Championship and AEW World Championship.
When did Darby Allin debut in wrestling?
He debuted in 2014 under the name Darby Graves.
What inspired the name Darby Allin?
The name was chosen as a tribute to Darby Crash and GG Allin.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darby_Allin
    Supports: Ring-name history, 2014 debut as Darby Graves, and early independent-circuit career.
  2. Wikipedia (Thai) — https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5_%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99
    Supports: Birth name Samuel Ratsch, birth date, nationality, and AEW/independent-wrestling background.
  3. Wikipedia (Simple English) — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darby_Allin
    Supports: American professional wrestler description, AEW affiliation, and championship history.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10351283/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/professional-wrestling/story/_/id/48818270/darby-allin-aew-world-champion-fearless-professional-wrestler
    Supports: Origin of the Darby Allin name and later AEW World Championship coverage.
  6. TheSportster — https://www.sportster.com/tag/darby-allin/
    Supports: Independent-circuit career and AEW signing timeline.
  7. The SmackDown Hotel — https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/darby-allin
    Supports: Career profile and championship summary.
  8. TrillerTV — https://trillertv.com/fighter/darby-allin/4237/
    Supports: Height, debut year, and championship listing.