Strong ratings rebound highlights eventful TBS broadcast
Summary
– AEW Dynamite averaged 516,000 viewers on TBS for the January 7 episode
– The show saw a notable increase in the P18–49 demographic rating
– The broadcast featured major storyline developments and surprise moments
AEW Dynamite delivered a strong ratings rebound for its January 7, 2026, episode on TBS. The show followed a holiday-affected New Year’s Eve broadcast and showed clear week-to-week growth.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Dynamite averaged 516,000 viewers. This marked a significant increase from the 398,000 viewers recorded on December 31.
The key P18–49 demographic also improved. The January 7 episode earned a 0.08 rating, up from the 0.07 posted the previous week.
The numbers reflect linear television viewership only and do not include streaming or digital data from MAX or other platforms.
The episode featured several notable moments that generated buzz. Andrade El Idolo made his return to AEW television and aligned himself once again with the Don Callis Family after attacking the Young Bucks.
Elsewhere on the show, Willow Nightingale disrupted a TBS Championship celebration involving Mercedes Moné. Willow, along with Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander, humiliated Moné during the segment.
The combination of major storyline developments and a return to a regular midweek schedule helped Dynamite rebound from its holiday dip.
AEW will look to maintain this momentum as the promotion continues into the early weeks of 2026.
