Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), the former AEW World Champion, openly criticized AEW President Tony Khan for what he called a disrespectful action against him. This confrontation comes amid an ongoing heated rivalry, where MJF asserted himself as the promotion’s biggest star.
Details of MJF and Mark Briscoe’s Upcoming Match
Following a long-standing conflict, MJF recently challenged Mark Briscoe to a match at All Out 2025, allowing Briscoe to choose the stipulation. On the latest AEW Collision episode, Mark Briscoe declared the match would be a ‘tables and tacks’ confrontation scheduled for Saturday. Before escaping, Briscoe also attempted to drive MJF through thumbtacks during Collision, intensifying their feud.
AEW’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a GIF showing MJF fleeing with his CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship. This post suggested that MJF would have no place to run during the upcoming All Out event, a message that appeared to provoke MJF’s ire.
Reacting to the GIF, MJF publicly expressed his displeasure by directly calling out Tony Khan, labeling the promotional tactic as both aggressive and disrespectful:
“Aggressive propaganda. Beyond disrespectful to your biggest draw. Smart move, Tony,” Max reacted.
MJF’s Broader Feud and Matches Outside AEW
Aside from his rivalry with Mark Briscoe, MJF is also engaged in a personal feud with Mistico, formerly known in WWE as Sin Cara. Their last confrontation in June ended in a disqualification. On September 19, during the CMLL 92nd Anniversary event, MJF will defend his CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against Mistico, who will put his mask at risk in a high-stakes title-versus-mask match.
This encounter is expected to draw significant attention due to the rarity and drama of mask vs. title stipulations in professional wrestling, adding another layer to MJF’s expanding career beyond AEW.
The Significance of These Conflicts for AEW and MJF
MJF’s outspoken critique of Tony Khan highlights underlying tensions between the company’s top talent and its management. His declaration as AEW’s biggest draw underscores his confidence in his standing within the promotion amid a competitive roster.
The escalating feud with Mark Briscoe culminates in a brutal match type, signaling AEW’s commitment to high-impact, storyline-driven wrestling shows. Meanwhile, MJF’s commitment to contests outside AEW, especially the upcoming CMLL event, illustrates his multifaceted wrestling career and international appeal.
These developments may affect fan perceptions and future storylines, with the upcoming All Out match and the title-versus-mask bout poised to be pivotal moments both for MJF’s career trajectory and AEW’s event success.
Aggressive propaganda.
Beyond disrespectful to your biggest draw. Smart move, Tony. https://t.co/B1V3gPpJD8
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 15, 2025
