AEW Dynamite Ratings Rise Despite Blizzard Conditions, Drawing Best Viewership Since January

One Big Thing

AEW Dynamite hit 658,000 viewers for its March 19 episode, marking its highest viewership since January despite severe weather conditions in Omaha, Nebraska.

Key Numbers

• Total viewers: 658,000 (up 5% from last week)
• 18-49 demographic: 0.19 rating (up 19% from last week)
• Ranked 6th in prime time cable telecasts
• Fourth consecutive week of viewership growth

Match Highlights

• Mercedes Moné retained TBS Championship against Billie Starkz
• Mike Bailey and Ricochet won International Championship Eliminator Tournament
• Jon Moxley successfully defended AEW World Championship against Edge

Why It Matters

The ratings increase shows AEW’s growing momentum, with the show achieving its best numbers since the January 15 “Maximum Carnage” episode. This growth comes despite strong competition from March Madness and NBA programming.

By The Numbers

• 10% increase over four-week average (597,000 viewers)
• 0.19 demo rating highest since November 20, 2024
• 19% increase in key demo over four-week average

Competition Context

• NCAA basketball tournament on TruTV (top 3 spots)
• NBA on ESPN
• FOX News prime time programming

What’s Next?

With four straight weeks of ratings growth, can AEW maintain this upward trend? Share your thoughts on what’s driving these improving numbers in the comments below.