Dynamite’s Audience Grows Amid Mercedes Mone’s Anticipated Debut
Summary
– AEW Dynamite’s viewership climbs to 801,000 with Mercedes Mone stepping into the ring.
– Ratings in the key 18-49 demographic hold steady, matching the third-lowest of the year.
– Despite a year-over-year viewership drop, the demo rating shows resilience, maintaining or improving over several weeks.
Wednesday’s Big Business episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS brought a slight increase in viewership numbers, with 801,000 people tuning in, marking a 2.8 percent rise from the prior week. The episode gained attention for featuring Mercedes Mone’s much-anticipated AEW debut, a move that was hinted at but not confirmed in advance. Even with this increase, the episode matched the third-lowest audience count AEW Dynamite has seen in 2024.
The show maintained a 0.27 rating among the 18-49 age group, consistent with the previous week’s performance and tied for this demographic’s third-lowest rating of the year. This suggests that while the addition of Mercedes Mone generated buzz, it did not significantly affect the demographic rating.
Year-over-year comparisons reveal a six percent decrease in the overall audience from the same week in 2023, yet the 18-49 demographic rating has remained stable or improved on several occasions. This trend highlights the 17th consecutive week of year-over-year declines in total viewership for Dynamite, albeit with some weeks showing strength or growth in the key demographic.
Mercedes Mone’s debut on AEW Dynamite was a key highlight, aiming to draw more viewers and rejuvenate interest. Although the ratings impact was modest, the steady demographic rating coupled with the viewership increase points to a potential for growth and a solid foundation of loyal fans.
