AEW Dynamite Ratings: Knoxville Debut Draws 655,000 Viewers, Demo Shows Growth

One Big Thing

AEW Dynamite’s first-ever Knoxville show pulled in 655,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.19 rating in the key 18-49 demographic. The show ranked sixth in cable ratings for Wednesday night.

By the Numbers

• Overall viewership: 655,000 (down 4% from last week)
• 18-49 demographic: 0.19 (up 6% from last week)
• Opening quarter (Q1): 832,000 viewers
• Final quarter: 592,000 viewers

Viewership Trends

• 7% above four-week average of 614,000 viewers
• 12% increase in demo compared to four-week average of 0.17
• Does not include MAX streaming numbers

Why It Matters

The ratings show AEW maintaining steady viewership while growing its key demographic audience. The strong opening quarter numbers suggest viewer interest in the show’s marquee matches, including the Tag Team Championship change and Cope vs. PAC main event.

Competition

Dynamite finished behind:

• NBA on ESPN
• “The Real Housewives” on Bravo
• FOX News prime time programming

What’s Your Take?

How do you think AEW can maintain its opening quarter viewership throughout the entire show? Share your thoughts in the comments below.