
AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report: 4/22/2026
The April 22, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite featured significant action but experienced a decline in television ratings compared to recent weeks.
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The April 22, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite featured significant action but experienced a decline in television ratings compared to recent weeks.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has pitched for Tony Khan to sign Zoey Stark to AEW following her WWE release. Bully Ray believes Stark could become an "instant babyface" in AEW and described the opportunity as being "right there on a silver platter."

Brooke Hogan announced she is releasing a new single called "TRY AGAIN," a cover of Aaliyah's song, on May 1st through Sobe Entertainment. In August 2025, Brooke learned on The Bubba the Love Sponge Show that her father Hulk Hogan had allegedly written a fake letter claiming the label dropped her years ago, when she had actually believed it came from Sobe Entertainment itself. Brooke has now re-signed with Sobe Entertainment following her father's passing and described the new track as hip-hop influenced and nostalgic.

Comedian Kevin Nealon has challenged Danny DeVito to an AEW match with support from Tony Khan. Nealon posted fan-made "All Elite" graphics following his exchange with Khan about the potential bout.

Eric Bischoff revealed that managing WCW's major stars including Hulk Hogan, Sting, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Lex Luger, and Bill Goldberg was the most draining part of his job during his time running the company. Speaking with Inside The Ropes, Bischoff explained he had over 110 wrestlers under contract at one point and described the big personalities as "difficult" and "a pain in the ass to work with for the most part," saying that managing their egos and personalities created constant stress. He noted that transitioning to WWE as an on-screen character felt like a relief because he no longer had to handle those backstage responsibilities.


Former WWE star Carmella has teased a potential comeback to the ring after B3CCA used her Code of Silence finishing move on AEW Collision. Carmella reacted to the move usage by stating "There's A Difference Between Homage & Theft."

Former WWE star Carmella accused AEW talent Becca of stealing her Code of Silence finisher after Becca used a similar submission move during the April 25 episode of AEW Collision against Kris Statlander. Carmella responded on social media stating "there's a difference between homage and theft" and suggested she might return to wrestling, writing "I didn't retire, I had two babies… might have to come back and show these b*tches how it's really done."

Linda McMahon and Shane McMahon were present inside the Washington Hilton during a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, that authorities are calling an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. New footage shows the McMahons remaining calm and showing no visible reaction as shots rang out and security began responding around them. The gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, exchanged gunfire with law enforcement at a Secret Service checkpoint before being taken into custody, while Trump, JD Vance, and other officials were evacuated.

FTR has accepted Adam Copeland and Christian Cage's challenge for a New York Street Fight at AEW Double or Nothing, with the additional stipulation that if Copeland and Cage lose, they will never team together again. During this week's AEW Collision, FTR raised the stakes further by requesting the match also become an I Quit match on top of being a New York Street Fight for the AEW Tag Team Championships.

AEW Collision took place on April 25, 2026 in Portland, Oregon as part of AEW Playoff Palooza, airing on TBS and HBO Max. The show featured Ricochet pinning Jericho for a second time, along with two title matches and FTR raising the stakes in an unspecified situation.

AEW's MVP has discussed his current health issues and shared thoughts about his potential retirement plans. According to the wrestler, these retirement plans may become reality in the near future rather than remaining hypothetical.