Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS pulled in 774,000 viewers, down from last week’s show, which did 901,000.
The show drew a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from last week’s 0.31. WrestleNomics reported the numbers.
It’s worth noting that a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine took place just as AEW Dynamite was going on the air. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, MSNBC, CNN, and other mainstream media outlets all covered the horrific incident in real-time.
The episode featured MJF vs. Juice Robinson, ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions Hangman Page & The Young Bucks vs. The Hardys & Brother Zay, AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida vs. Ruby Soho, Kazuchika Okada & Orange Cassidy vs. Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli, Rob Van Dam & HOOK vs. The Dark Order (John Silver & Alex Reynolds), and more.
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AEW Dynamite Ratings Dip, Potentially Due to Mass Shooting Coverage
The latest episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS experienced a decline in viewership compared to the previous week. According to WrestleNomics, the show garnered 774,000 viewers, down from the 901,000 viewership of the previous episode. Additionally, the rating in the crucial 18-49 demographic dropped from 0.31 to 0.24.
However, it is essential to consider the circumstances surrounding this decline. The episode coincided with a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, which received extensive coverage from major news outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, MSNBC, and CNN. The real-time reporting of the tragic incident likely diverted viewers’ attention away from AEW Dynamite.
Despite the dip in ratings, the episode offered an exciting lineup of matches. Fans witnessed MJF taking on Juice Robinson, ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions Hangman Page & The Young Bucks facing off against The Hardys & Brother Zay, AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida competing against Ruby Soho, and Kazuchika Okada & Orange Cassidy teaming up against Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli. Additionally, Rob Van Dam & HOOK battled The Dark Order’s John Silver & Alex Reynolds.
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While the decline in ratings for this particular episode may be attributed to external factors, AEW Dynamite continues to be a popular choice among wrestling enthusiasts. With its engaging matches and compelling storylines, the show remains a must-watch for fans of professional wrestling.