Show Hits Largest Audience Since April 17 Amid NHL and NBA Playoffs
Summary
– AEW Dynamite averaged 713,000 viewers on TBS, a 6.1% increase from the previous week.
– The show achieved a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demo, up 4.4%.
– Despite strong sports competition, this marks the highest viewership and demo rating since April 17.
– Year-over-year, Dynamite is down 15.8% in overall viewers and 25% in the 18-49 demo.
Last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS averaged 713,000 viewers, marking a 6.1 percent increase from the previous week. This viewership is the largest the show has garnered since the April 17 episode, demonstrating a positive trend amid tough competition.
Dynamite also posted a 0.24 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic, representing a 4.4 percent rise from the previous week. This rating ties the show to its highest in this category since April 17, highlighting a steady recovery in viewership metrics.
The show faced significant competition, airing head-to-head with Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals on ESPN and Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference finals on TNT. Despite these formidable rivals, AEW Dynamite drew a substantial audience, showcasing the program’s resilience and appeal.
However, compared to the same week in 2023, AEW Dynamite’s numbers reflect a year-over-year decline. The show is down 15.8 percent in overall viewers and has seen a 25 percent drop in the 18-49 demographic. This marks the 27th consecutive week that Dynamite has experienced a year-over-year decrease in total viewership.
While the year-over-year figures indicate a challenging trend, the recent increases suggest that AEW Dynamite is regaining momentum. The show’s ability to attract a significant audience despite strong competition from major sports events is a positive sign of its ongoing popularity and potential for growth.
As AEW continues to deliver compelling content, the wrestling community remains optimistic about the show’s future performance. The upcoming episodes will determine whether Dynamite can sustain and build upon this recent viewer increase.
