Collision faces stiff sports competition as Mercedes Moné retains her title and tensions rise with Kris Statlander
Summary
– AEW Collision on November 1 averaged 217,000 viewers, down from 228,000 the previous week
– The P18–49 demo fell from 0.04 to 0.03
– Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander’s feud continued to escalate ahead of AEW Full Gear
The November 1 edition of AEW Collision delivered an action-packed show highlighted by the ongoing rivalry between Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander. Despite the strong storyline momentum, viewership numbers dipped slightly.
According to Programming Insider, Collision drew 217,000 viewers on TNT, down from 228,000 the previous week. The P18–49 rating slipped from 0.04 to 0.03. The episode ranked 21st among all cable programs for the evening.
Collision aired opposite major sports broadcasts, including multiple college football matchups, NBA coverage, and Game 7 of the World Series on FOX, which drew over 24.8 million viewers and a 5.85 rating in the key demographic. These results only account for live linear audiences and exclude streaming data from MAX or delayed viewership.
The show featured Mercedes Moné retaining the CMLL Women’s Title against Olympia. During the match, Kris Statlander provided commentary, leading to a heated exchange with Moné after the bout. Statlander’s intense stare-down from the stage signaled that their AEW Women’s Title match at Full Gear will be a major showdown.
Elsewhere on the card, ROH Champion Bandido battled Mascara Dorada in a thrilling contest that showcased both men’s athleticism. Bandido secured the win in what many called the match of the night, rounding out a strong but ratings-challenged episode of Collision.
