AEW All Out: Mark Briscoe Bleeds But Conquers MJF in Brutal Tables ‘n Tacks War

AEW All Out delivered "all out" violence from the opening bell in this match-up with a stipulation never before seen in the company: the “Tables ‘n Tacks” Match. It was Mark Briscoe vs. MJF, and it quickly turned into one of the bloodiest battles in AEW history.

What Happened

Mark Briscoe immediately poured buckets of thumbtacks across the ring, daring MJF to step inside. Friedman stalled, then tried to sneak the advantage, but Briscoe chased him down and smashed him with a metal bucket. From there, it was all-out war.

MJF turned the tide by slamming Briscoe face-first into the tacks and even stuffing a handful into his mouth before blasting him with an elbow. Briscoe, already bleeding, fought back with a series of backdrops, powerbombs, and his trademark reckless dives — including a Sabu-style plunge through a ringside table.

The match escalated when both men traded bumps into the tack-covered mat. MJF tried to use a chair to hammer the tacks deeper into Briscoe’s back, but the veteran refused to quit.

Match Details

• Highlight Spots:
  • Briscoe back body dropped MJF straight into the bed of thumbtacks.
  • A brutal Alabama Slam from Friedman nearly ended things early.
  • Briscoe nailed a Froggy Bow elbow drop through a tack-covered table, then hit another for good measure.
• The Finish:
  With the crowd on its feet, Briscoe hooked MJF in the underhooks and planted him with a devastating Jay Driller into the thumbtacks, scoring the three-count.

Winner: Mark Briscoe via pinfall

What’s Next

This wasn’t just about a victory — it was personal vindication. Briscoe proved he could stand tall in a match designed to honor his brother Jay’s fighting spirit.

For MJF, this marks his second bloody defeat in two nights, a rare low point for the former world champion. The loss could signal time away for Friedman to pursue outside projects, or AEW may use this to pivot him into a darker, more desperate direction.

As for Briscoe, this win cements him as one of AEW’s most battle-tested veterans. Fans will be watching closely to see if this elevates him toward a bigger singles feud.

Wrestling.news | Backstage Take

This was a visceral, emotional fight that reminded fans why Mark Briscoe is so beloved. The imagery of him planting MJF into a sea of tacks with the Jay Driller was as symbolic as it was violent — a moment that honored his family legacy while closing the book on MJF’s arrogance, at least for now.

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