AEW Dynamite Ratings Continue Downward Trend Despite Full Gear Build

One Big Thing

AEW Dynamite’s November 20 episode drew 640,000 viewers and a 0.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic, showing another decline ahead of the Full Gear pay-per-view.

By the numbers

• Total viewership: 640,000 (down 4% from last week’s 666,000)
• 18-49 demographic rating: 0.20
• Ranked 4th on cable for Wednesday
• Year-over-year decline: 24% in total viewers
• 18-49 demographic year-over-year drop: 32%

Key Context

The show faced strong competition from NBA programming on ESPN, which topped cable ratings with a 0.35 in the key demographic.

Show Highlights

• Bobby Lashley’s AEW in-ring debut
• Claudio Castagnoli vs. Darby Allin
• Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta with Jon Moxley involvement

Why It Matters

These numbers reflect a concerning pattern for AEW, showing significant viewership erosion compared to 2023. The decline comes at a crucial time as the company builds toward its Full Gear pay-per-view event.

Silver Lining

Male viewers in the 18-49 demographic showed a 4% increase compared to recent episodes, while female viewership remained stable.

What’s Next

AEW Rampage airs tonight as the final television broadcast before Full Gear, though expectations for ratings remain modest.

What do you think AEW needs to do to reverse this ratings decline? Share your thoughts in the comments below.