NBA’s High-Profile Game Impacts AEW’s Weekly Show Ratings
Summary
– AEW Dynamite’s viewership on April 17th was recorded at 762,000, a decrease from the previous week’s 819,000.
– The episode faced tough competition from an NBA play-in game, notably impacting its key demographic rating.
– Despite a dip in TV ratings, AEW maintained strong viewership for its highlights on YouTube.
On April 17th, AEW Dynamite experienced a decline in viewership, drawing 762,000 viewers compared to 819,000 the previous week. The drop coincided with an NBA Eastern Conference play-in game between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, which significantly outdrew AEW by capturing over 3 million viewers. This major sports event likely siphoned off a substantial portion of Dynamite’s audience, particularly within the 18 to 49 demographic, where the rating fell from 0.30 to 0.26.
Despite the ratings challenge on television, AEW Dynamite performed well on digital platforms, particularly YouTube, where segments such as Samoa Joe vs. Dustin Rhodes and Will Ospreay’s appearances garnered significant views.
As AEW navigates the competitive sports broadcasting landscape, maintaining a solid online presence and engaging content is key to retaining its fanbase during peak sports seasons.
