The most recent installment of AEW Dynamite saw a slightly higher number of viewers than the last episode, despite competing against the NBA and NHL Playoffs.
This episode of AEW Dynamite managed to pull in 711,000 viewers, earning a rating of 0.24 (320,000 viewers) in the crucial 18-49 demographic. Nevertheless, there was a dip in the 18-34 demographic with a rating of 0.13, which is a continuation of a declining trend in this category.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter delivered a comprehensive examination of these figures, dissecting each quarter-hour segment’s performance.
The AEW Dynamite show had a significant presence in the rankings. It secured the sixth place for the night on cable and a remarkable third place in its broadcasting period, trailing only after NBA and NHL match coverage. It’s worth pointing out that the NBA experienced a 41.7% increase in the 18-49 demographic from last week, while the NHL saw a 35.9% jump. The NBA match between the Pacers and the Knicks on TNT garnered 4,338,000/1.48 viewers whereas the Boston vs. Florida NHL match on ESPN attracted 1,822,000/0.53 viewers.
Comparing with the preceding week, AEW Dynamite’s viewer base grew by 1%, with the 18-49 demographic audience expanding by 3.2%. Nevertheless, when compared to the same period last year, the show saw a 18.9% decrease in viewership, a 24.3% decline in the 18-49 demographic, and a startling 45.4% fall in the 18-34 category.
Below you can find the breakdown of the quarter-hour numbers:
Q1: Orange Cassidy vs. Trent Beretta brought in 768,000 viewers, with 317,000 in the 18-49 demographic.
Q2: The end of Cassidy vs. Beretta and Kenny Omega’s promo attracted 696,000 viewers, with 313,000 in the 18-49 demographic.
And so forth…
These numbers demonstrate the performance of AEW Dynamite and give a clear idea about its fan base and its changing viewing trends.