Mark Briscoe and MJF will face off in a uniquely brutal match at AEW All Out, scheduled for September 20, 2025, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The match has been designated as a Tables and Thumbtacks bout, promising intense and chaotic action that fits the growing rivalry between these two competitors.
The Origins and Nature of the Tables and Thumbtacks Match
During the AEW Collision episode that aired on Saturday, MJF entered the ring and began taunting both Mark Briscoe and the audience as usual. Soon after, Briscoe appeared on the jumbotron from backstage, referencing legendary wrestler Sabu and his history of putting opponents through tables. Briscoe explained that since they were on TNT, he wanted to introduce a “T&T” match to the event.
Briscoe clarified what “T&T” stood for, calling MJF a “generational prick” and revealing the match would include not only tables but also an overwhelming amount of thumbtacks scattered throughout the ring. He emphasized that MJF would face tens of thousands of these sharp objects, far beyond just a handful. Briscoe’s provocation included mentioning that he never gave MJF a wedding gift, signaling the personal nature of their conflict.
Escalation Leads to a Fierce Brawl
Following Briscoe’s declaration, he appeared in the ring and immediately started a physical altercation with MJF. During the fight, Briscoe emptied a large bag of thumbtacks all over the mat, forcing MJF to retreat from the ring to avoid injury. This confrontation solidified the intense and dangerous tone leading into their upcoming match.
AEW All Out Event Details and Other Featured Matches
AEW All Out will take place on September 20, 2025, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Alongside the Tables and Thumbtacks match between Mark Briscoe and MJF, the event’s updated card includes several high-profile bouts:
- Adam Copeland and Christian Cage vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood)
- Coffin Match: Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley
- The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP) vs. Ricochet and GOA (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona)
- AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Riho
- AEW Women’s World Championship: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Thekla
- Tables and Thumbtacks Match: MJF vs. Mark Briscoe
- AEW World Championship: “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher
Implications and Anticipation for the AEW Tables and Thumbtacks Match
This match between Mark Briscoe and MJF introduces a fresh and brutal stipulation to AEW All Out that reflects the deep hostility and rivalry between the wrestlers. The promise of large quantities of thumbtacks combined with the use of tables elevates the stakes and physical danger, likely drawing significant attention from fans. With the event taking place in a major venue in Toronto, this bout—and the entire card—are positioned to deliver high drama and memorable moments for AEW’s audience.
“The mindset @SussexCoChicken has been put in by @The_MJF lead him to create a whole new match type for #AEWAllOut, Tables N’Tacks!Watch #AEWCollision on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/OnvhHjz46w”
—All Elite Wrestling
