Mark Briscoe vs. MJF Set for AEW Dynamite After Forbidden Door Victory

Mark Briscoe wasted no time cashing in on his Forbidden Door momentum. Following his team’s victory in the Death’s Door match at Sunday’s pay-per-view event, Briscoe grabbed the microphone and made his intentions crystal clear — he’s not interested in waiting his turn. Right there in the moment, he issued an open challenge to AEW World Champion MJF, demanding the title shot this Wednesday on Dynamite.

The match has since been made official, setting up what figures to be one of the more emotionally charged championship bouts AEW has put together in some time. Briscoe has been on a remarkable run since joining AEW, carrying with him the legacy of his late tag team partner Jay Briscoe and earning widespread respect from fans and peers alike. A world title opportunity — and one he went out and grabbed himself rather than waiting to be handed — feels like a natural next chapter.

MJF, meanwhile, has been one of the most polarizing and talked-about champions in wrestling over the past year. His reign has been defined by big-match moments and an ability to generate heat unlike almost anyone else in the business. Briscoe coming at him with that level of energy and crowd support makes for a compelling collision of styles and personalities.

Dynamite this Wednesday will now carry some extra weight. Whether Briscoe can seize the moment and walk out of the building as AEW World Champion is the question everyone will be tuning in to see answered.