AEW Grand Slam Australia: NBA All-Star Lead-in Could Boost Viewership

One Big Thing

AEW Grand Slam Australia will air on a 20-hour tape delay, strategically positioned after the NBA All-Star festivities on TNT, setting up a potential ratings win for the promotion.

Key Details

• Show airs at 10:30 PM ET following NBA All-Star events on February 15
• Features Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for AEW Women’s World Championship
• Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega face Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita

Viewing Strategy

• TNT plans immediate transition from NBA All-Star event to AEW
• West Coast viewers get primetime viewing at 7:30 PM PT
• No post-game NBA coverage scheduled

Why It Matters

This unique scheduling creates two major opportunities for AEW:

• Large lead-in audience from NBA All-Star event
• Prime viewing time on West Coast could drive highest Saturday viewership in recent history

Looking Ahead

AEW needs a strong opening segment to retain the NBA audience, potentially building toward the Revolution pay-per-view in Los Angeles on March 9.

The Bottom Line

TNT’s strategic placement of Grand Slam Australia shows growing network support for AEW, with potential to reach new viewers through NBA cross-promotion.

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Source: Wrestling Observer Radio (H/T Wrestling Inc.)