Ratings Jump as Dynamite Recovers from Tuesday Move, But Numbers Remain Lower Year-on-Year
Summary
– AEW Dynamite averaged 633,000 viewers on Wednesday night, up 92.4% from last week’s Tuesday airing.
– The show achieved a 0.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic, a significant increase from the previous week.
– Despite the rise, overall viewership and ratings remain down compared to the same week in 2023.
AEW Dynamite’s October 16 episode saw a significant boost in viewership, returning to its regular Wednesday time slot on TBS. The show drew 633,000 viewers, marking a 92.4% increase from last week’s Tuesday airing, which had to compete directly with WWE NXT. However, the episode saw a 6.9% decline in viewers compared to the last Wednesday broadcast two weeks ago, making it the lowest Wednesday audience since August 7.
The episode scored a 0.20 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, doubling last week’s rating but tying for the second-lowest number in that category since September 4. Despite the gains, AEW faced stiff competition from NBA and WNBA playoff games and an interview with presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Fox News.
Compared to the same week in 2023, AEW Dynamite’s overall audience declined by 29.7%, while its 18-49 rating dropped by 35.5%. Although the jump in viewers is a positive sign after the show’s schedule shift, the year-on-year comparisons highlight the challenge of maintaining a stable viewership amid intense competition.
