Ratings dip as AEW’s October 22 episode delivers chaotic moments and big storyline shifts
Summary
– AEW Dynamite drew 477,000 viewers, down from 534,000 the previous week
– The P18–49 demo fell from 0.11 to 0.07, a 36% drop
– Kris Statlander crashed Mercedes Moné’s 12 belt celebration in dramatic fashion
The October 22, 2025, edition of AEW Dynamite brought plenty of headline-worthy moments, but viewership numbers didn’t reflect the chaos and energy inside the ring. According to Wrestlenomics, the episode averaged 477,000 viewers, down from 534,000 on October 15. The key P18–49 demographic rating also declined to 0.07 from 0.11 the week before.
The numbers only account for traditional TV viewing and exclude digital or streaming data from MAX and other platforms. Still, the week-to-week drop marks a notable dip for AEW as the company adjusts its creative direction post-WrestleDream.
The night’s biggest moment came when Kris Statlander crashed Mercedes Moné’s 12 belt celebration. After Moné mocked Harley Cameron and shoved Mini Moné into a cake, Statlander emerged from beneath the table to attack her. The ambush ended with Moné’s face smashed into the cake and her body slammed through the table, setting up a fiery new feud between the two.
Elsewhere on the show, Samoa Joe addressed his recent betrayal of Hangman Page at AEW WrestleDream, explaining his motives for the shocking heel turn. The episode also featured several storyline developments across the AEW roster as the company builds momentum toward its next major event.
Despite the creative highs, the episode’s numbers show a 10.7 percent drop in total viewership and a 36.4 percent decline in the demo. AEW will look to rebound next week as Statlander and Moné’s rivalry continues to heat up.
