AEW Dynamite Viewership Dips Slightly, Tops Cable Ratings for August 28

One big thing: AEW Dynamite maintains top spot despite viewership decline

AEW Dynamite’s August 28 episode saw a slight dip in viewership but still managed to dominate cable ratings for the night.

• Total viewers: 691,000 (down from 698,000 last week)
• Key demo (18-49): 0.22 (down 8% from 0.24)
• Ranked #1 among all prime time cable shows on Wednesday

Why it matters

The ratings performance demonstrates AEW’s ability to maintain its core audience and attract advertisers, even as overall viewership trends downward compared to previous years.

By the numbers

• 20% decrease in viewership compared to August 2023
• Peak viewership: 765,000 (Quarter Hour 1)
• Lowest viewership: 629,000 (show overrun)

Viewership trends

Positive spikes

• Quarter Hour 5: Start of second hour
• Quarter Hour 8: Ricochet vs. Kyle Fletcher match and Bryan Danielson’s promo

Long-term comparison

• Down 21% compared to same quarter in 2023
• Improvement over recent months affected by Summer Olympics competition

Key takeaways

1. AEW Dynamite remains competitive in a challenging TV landscape
2. Core audience engagement remains strong despite overall viewership decline
3. Key segments featuring top talent continue to drive viewership spikes

What’s next

AEW will need to focus on building compelling storylines and showcasing its top stars to reverse the downward trend in viewership while maintaining its strong performance in the key demographic.

What do you think AEW could do to boost its viewership while maintaining its #1 ranking? Share your thoughts in the comments below!