The latest viewership statistics for the AEW Rampage episode that aired on December 8 on TNT have been disclosed, and it showcases the fluctuating nature of the pro wrestling audience week by week. According to the data reported by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, AEW Rampage attracted 341,000 viewers, a slight decrease from the previous week’s viewership that stood at 348,000.
Despite the drop in total viewers, there’s a silver lining when it comes to the key demographic numbers. In the coveted 18-49 demographic, the show saw an uptick, securing a 0.12 rating. This is an improvement over the prior week’s 0.10, making it the highest demo rating since November 10. Such performance highlights in particular how specific segments and wrestlers may resonate with younger audiences.
A key highlight from this episode was Bryan Danielson’s victory over Daniel Garcia, which took center stage in the main event as part of the AEW Continental Classic’s Blue League. The show kicked off with another notable match, Orange Cassidy successfully defending the AEW International Championship against Angelico, contributing to the overall engagement of the program that evening.
For context and comparison within the wrestling television landscape, WWE SmackDown, which also aired on Friday night but on the Fox network, garnered 2,384,000 viewers and scored a 0.63 rating in the same 18-49 demographic. The stark contrast in viewership and demographic ratings between WWE’s flagship weekly show and AEW’s Rampage is indicative of the current market positioning of the two wrestling promotions.
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[Providing such analytics and insights sheds light on the shifting patterns of viewership in professional wrestling, which can be crucial for both promotions and fans to understand the dynamics of the industry’s appeal. This particular edition of AEW Rampage has shown both challenges and triumphs, but one thing remains clear – pro wrestling continues to captivate audiences week after week.]
