Who won the war for viewers this week between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite? According to Bully Ray, the answer is nobody.
While NXT decisively defeated Dynamite when it came to attracting viewers, Ray explained his belief that neither side can call this week a win on “Busted Open Radio.” He said,
“I do not believe either one of the companies won. Obviously the rating, the hard number [921,000] to [609,000] dictates that ‘NXT’ won. But when I sit back and I really think about these numbers without trying to dive too deep into all the minutia of it, I say to myself this, WWE loaded up this show on their own night with some of the heaviest firepower they possibly could not named The Rock or ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. They loaded it.”
Bully added that if he had to pick a winner, he would give this week to Dynamite which did okay despite moving to a different night.
Though Bully believed that the 609,000 number was a fair result for AEW, the show was the lowest-viewed episode of Dynamite since the October 23, 2021, episode.
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The battle for viewership between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite has been a topic of discussion among wrestling fans and industry insiders. This week, the numbers clearly favored NXT, but according to Bully Ray, neither side can claim victory.
On his show “Busted Open Radio,” Bully Ray expressed his belief that although NXT had a higher rating with 921,000 viewers compared to Dynamite’s 609,000 viewers, it doesn’t necessarily mean they won. He pointed out that WWE loaded up their show with some of their biggest stars, excluding The Rock and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. Despite this, Bully Ray believes that Dynamite deserves credit for holding its ground on a different night.
While Bully Ray acknowledges that the 609,000 viewership number is fair for AEW, it should be noted that it was the lowest-viewed episode of Dynamite since October 23, 2021. This could be attributed to various factors such as the change in night or other competing events.
It is important to keep in mind that ratings and viewership numbers can fluctuate week to week, and there are many factors that contribute to these figures. Wrestling fans are known for their loyalty and dedication to their favorite promotions, so it will be interesting to see how the viewership battle unfolds in the future.
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In conclusion, while NXT may have won the viewership battle this week, Bully Ray believes that neither side can claim a clear victory. Both promotions put forth their best efforts, and it will be intriguing to see how the ratings landscape evolves in the coming weeks. Wrestling fans can continue to enjoy the thrilling action and storylines from both NXT and AEW Dynamite.