Recent AEW Dynamite Episode: A Mix of Viewer Decline and Critical Acclaim

Summary

– The February 7, 2024, edition of AEW Dynamite saw a minor decrease in viewership, averaging 805,000 viewers, a 2% drop from the previous week.

– Despite the dip, fans highly praised the episode, with some calling it one of the best TV episodes AEW has ever produced.

– Key highlights included the Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland match leading to a 30-minute time-limit draw and Sting & Darby Allin winning the AEW Tag Team Championships.

This past week’s AEW Dynamite encountered a slight decline in ratings, with a viewership average of 805,000, marking a 2% fall compared to the previous week’s 818,000 viewers. Despite the decrease, the show remained a strong contender on cable TV for the night, securing the third spot, only outperformed by two ESPN basketball matches. The episode’s ratings in the key 18-49 demographic held steady from the last week at 0.26.

Fan reactions to the February 7 edition were overwhelmingly positive, with many lauding it as one of AEW’s finest broadcasts to date. The episode was notable for its riveting matches and story developments, particularly the highly anticipated third bout between Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, which ended in a draw. This outcome has set the stage for both competitors to challenge Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at the upcoming Revolution event. The night also saw Sting and Darby Allin capturing the AEW Tag Team titles, further cementing their dominance in the tag team division.