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NXT vs. TNA Showdown beats AEW Dynamite in ratings battle

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

WWE NXT scored a ratings victory over AEW Dynamite with the shows going head-to-head on Tuesday night.

The NXT vs. TNA Showdown special averaged 625,000 viewers on USA Network, an increase of 9.3 percent from last week. With Nielsen changing its ratings methodology, this is still the second-lowest reported audience total for NXT since July 15.

AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday, airing on TBS outside of the show’s normal night, averaged 321,000 viewers. That’s down 31 percent from last week and is the lowest reported audience in the history of the show.

In the 18-49 demo, the NXT episode drew a 0.12 rating. That’s up 20 percent from last week but ties the second-lowest number the show has done in that category so far in 2025.

Dynamite drew a 0.07 rating in the demo, which is a decrease of 22.2 percent from last week and is a record low number for the show.

It should be noted that starting two weeks ago — when Nielsen began using its “Big Panel + Data” measurement system to determine ratings — there have been nearly universal severe declines for both WWE and AEW wrestling programming.

As compared to the same week in 2024, NXT’s average viewership was down 28.5 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 50 percent. AEW’s viewership was down 2.4 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 30 percent. Both shows aired head-to-head during this week last year as well.

Here’s a look at the last 11 weeks of ratings data for both programs:

AEW Collision ratings down with earlier start time

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision averaged 226,000 viewers on TNT, down 16 percent from the previous week. This is the fourth-lowest audience total the show has done in 2024 so far.

In the 18-49 demo, Collision drew a 0.03 rating. That’s down 40 percent from last week and ties the lowest rating the show has ever done in that category. The rating placed Collision 19th on the daily cable charts in prime time.

For the second straight week, the ratings were calculated using Nielsen’s new “Panel + Big Data” system rather than the old panel-only model. The change has largely resulted in significantly lower numbers for wrestling than under the old panel-only measurements.

The show did air one hour earlier than usual on the East Coast and four hours earlier than usual on the West Coast. There was the usual heavy sports competition with college football games on several networks. Along with that, Collision went against the MLB playoffs and the UFC 320 prelims.

As compared to the same week in 2024, under the old ratings system, Collision’s overall viewership was down 8.9 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 40 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewership from the HBO Max simulcast.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision. It’s important to note that prior to the September 27 episode, ratings were calculated under the old system. This week’s show was down 27 percent in overall viewers and 57.1 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

New Nielsen ratings method does not include HBO Max streaming data

Posted on by Josh Nason

According to a new report from Wrestlenomics, the new method Nielsen is using for ratings does not include any data from HBO Max.

Citing a WBD spokesperson, it was stated that when it comes to WBD shows like AEW Dynamite or AEW Collision, “linear viewership information reported by Nielsen (still) does not include HBO Max streaming viewership.” It’s unclear if that would change in the future.

Wrestlenomics also noted the news above doesn’t mean other streaming services like Peacock or Paramount Plus are also not being counted. It’s unknown as of now if they are.

Nielsen recently transitioned to their new “Big Data + Panel” methodology. From our Dave Meltzer’s piece this past Sunday:

“Nielsen now combines data from its traditional panel homes with information from internet-connected smart TVs, set-top boxes, and other devices. The updated methodology also accounts for viewing in public settings like bars and restaurants, which was a significant factor that was previously difficult to measure. Formerly, most of the data came from 40,000 to 45,000 Nielsen homes. Now there is data coming from more than 45 million homes and 75 million devices and will provide far more data.”

This became newsworthy in the wrestling space last week as wrestling ratings took a big hit, including Dynamite and NXT, in the new system in a way that didn’t affect other types of TV shows quite so much. It’s unclear why it affected wrestling so much and if it will continue to do so as time progresses.

Update on AEW Dynamite viewership for All Out fallout episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

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Wednesday’s All Out fallout edition of AEW Dynamite averaged 638,000 viewers on TBS, down 4.4% from the previous week, but was the second-highest audience for the show since August 13.

The show averaged a 0.14 rating in the 18-49 demo which is the same rating rating from the prior week, tying the best rating the show has done in that category since August 20. It finished sixth on cable for the night according to Wrestlenomics.

There was no major sports competition while three of the major broadcast networks were airing premiere episodes of the new fall season including Survivor on CBS, traditionally one of TV’s highest-rated shows.

As compared to the same week in 2024, overall viewership was down 9.1% while the 18-49 rating was down 39.1%. This year’s numbers do not include HBO Max viewers.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of overall viewership and 18-49 demo ratings for AEW Dynamite on TBS as well as the 10 week average in both categories. This week’s show was up 4.9% in overall viewers, but down 6.7% in 18-49 as compared to recent averages.

AEW Collision ratings down for All Out pre-show

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday afternoon’s Tailgate Brawl special edition of AEW Collision, which served as the All Out pre-show, averaged 184,000 viewers on TNT, down 65.6 percent from the episode that aired after Dynamite on Wednesday. It’s the third-lowest audience the show has ever done and the lowest overall since November 30, 2024.

The broadcast drew a 0.04 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s down 66.7 percent from Wednesday and ties the second-lowest rating the show has ever done, only beating a 0.03 rating on that same November 30th episode from last year.

The show had major competition with college football on several cable and network TV stations and also aired outside of its normal time slot, along with going head-to-head with its own Zero Hour that aired on YouTube.

As compared to the same week in 2024, when the show aired in its regular time slot, Collision’s overall viewership was down 47 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 66.7 percent.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, as well as the 10-week average in both categories. This weekend’s show was down 44.4 percent in viewers and 42.9 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages

AEW September to Remember viewership up from previous Dynamite

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

The first two hours of Wednesday’s AEW September to Remember episode of Dynamite averaged 667,000 viewers on TBS, up 14.2% from the previous week — the largest audience for the show since August 13.

The third hour of the show, referenced as a one-hour episode of Collision, averaged 535,000 viewers. When compared to last Saturday’s two-hour Collision, the number was up 127.7% and the highest mark for Collision since April 26 when it followed an NBA playoff game.

The first two-hour block finished fourth on the primetime cable charts with a 0.14 rating in the 18-49 demo, up 7.7% from last week and the best rating the show had done in that category since August 20.

The third hour finished sixth with a 0.12 rating, up 140% from last week and the highest since May 29 which followed an NBA playoff game.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Dynamite was down 2.9% in overall viewers and 36.4% in 18-49 while the one hour of Collision was up 54.2% in overall viewers but was even in 18-49. This year’s numbers do not include viewers on HBO Max for either show.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of overall viewership for both Dynamite and Collision as well as the 10-week average in both categories. Dynamite was up 10.2% in overall viewers but down 6.7% as compared to recent averages while Collision was up 71.1% in overall viewers and 71.4% in 18-49.

AEW Collision ratings down for September 13 episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s AEW Collision episode averaged 235,000 viewers on TNT, down 21.7 percent from the previous week. This is the second-lowest audience total the show has done since February 1.

In the 18-49 demo, Collision drew a 0.05 rating. That’s down 28.6 percent from last week and is also the second-lowest rating the show has done in that category since the February 1 episode. It’s the third-lowest rating of the year for Collision.

The show went head-to-head with college football games across many networks as well as the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing special on Netflix, although the actual fight aired after Collision was over.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Collision’s overall viewership was down 12.3 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 37.5 percent. This year’s numbers do not include people watching on the HBO Max simulcast.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 21 percent in viewers and 28.6 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Dynamite ratings rebound from last week’s low

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite averaged 584,000 viewers on TBS, up 23.7 percent from last week. Despite the rebound, this is still tied for the third-lowest audience total the show has done since May 21.

In the 18-49 demo, Dynamite drew a 0.13 rating. That’s up 18.2 percent from last week but ties the second-lowest number the show has ever done in that category on a Wednesday night.

There was no major sports competition on the night, although ratings for news stations were likely up from normal. The placements on the cable charts aren’t currently available.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Dynamite’s overall viewership was down 18.4 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 38.1 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewership on HBO Max, which likely explains why the younger audience is so much further down.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership totals and 18-49 demo ratings for Dynamite, as well as the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 3.5 percent in overall viewers and 13.3 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Collision viewership and key demo rating rebound

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s AEW Collision episode averaged 300,000 viewers on TNT, up 91.1 percent from the previous week (which was Collision’s lowest number of 2025). This is the best audience total for the show since July 26.

In the 18-49 demo, Collision drew a 0.07 rating. That’s up 75 percent from last week and ties the highest rating for the show since August 9.

There was competition from college football on several cable and network stations airing head-to-head, although Collision did feature matches with both Jon Moxley and Toni Storm.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Collision’s overall viewership was up 53.9 percent while the 18-49 rating was up 75 percent. Last year’s show aired on a Friday night opposite WWE SmackDown and did record lows in both viewers and 18-49.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership totals and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 5.9 percent in viewers and was steady in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Dynamite draws record low ratings for Wednesday episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite episode averaged 472,000 viewers on TBS — a 19.3 percent drop from last week. This is the lowest audience total for the show since October 8 of last year (when Dynamite was moved to Tuesday and went against WWE NXT) and is the lowest viewership the show has ever done on a Wednesday night.

Dynamite drew a 0.11 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s a decline of 15.4 percent from last week and is also the lowest number the show has done since October 8, 2024. It’s the second-lowest rating Dynamite has done in its history regardless of day or time slot.

According to Wrestlenomics, Dynamite finished approximately seventh on cable for the night in the key demo.

As compared to the same week in 2024, the show’s overall viewership was down 28.5 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 42.1 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewers watching the show on HBO Max.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Dynamite, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s episode was down 23.8 percent in viewers and 31.3 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Dynamite does record low 18-49 demo rating for Wednesday episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Wednesday night’s Forbidden Door fallout episode of AEW Dynamite averaged 585,000 viewers on TBS, up 3.5 percent from last week but marking the second-lowest audience total for the show since July 2.

In the 18-49 demo, Dynamite drew a 0.13 rating. That’s an 18.8 percent decrease from last week and ties the lowest rating the show has ever done on a Wednesday night.

Dynamite ranked fourth on cable in prime time in the demo, trailing US Open tennis and Fox News programming. The tennis broadcast on ESPN averaged 1.145 million viewers overall with a 0.16 rating in 18-49.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Dynamite’s overall viewership was down 16.1 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 43.5 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewers from the HBO Max simulcast.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership totals and 18-49 demo ratings for Dynamite, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 7.8 percent in viewers and 18.8 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Collision viewership down, key demo rating increases

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s AEW Collision episode averaged 281,000 viewers on TNT, down 1.8 percent from the previous week. This marks the lowest audience total for the show since March 1.

In the 18-49 demo, Collision drew a 0.07 rating. That’s up 16.7 percent from last week but ties the third-lowest rating the show has done in that category since May 3.

There was a lot of sports competition on the night with the opening of the college football season on multiple networks as well as NASCAR on NBC and an NFL preseason game on the NFL Network airing head-to-head. Collision finished eighth on the prime time cable charts in the key demo.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Collision’s overall viewership was down 36.4 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 46.2 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewership from the HBO Max simulcast.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 20.5 percent in viewers and 12.5 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Collision ratings drop for August 16 episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s AEW Collision episode averaged 286,000 viewers on TNT, down 32.4 percent from the previous week. It’s the lowest audience total for the show since June 26 and the second-lowest number for Collision since March 1.

Collision drew a 0.06 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s down 25 percent from last week and ties the lowest rating the show has done in that category since February 1.

The show went head-to-head with an NFL preseason game, the UFC 319 prelims, and AAA’s Triplemania event (which aired on WWE’s YouTube channel), among other things. The UFC prelims drew a 0.40 rating in 18-49 and 1.036 million viewers overall.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Collision’s overall viewership was down 29.6 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 53.9 percent. This year’s numbers do not include viewership from the HBO Max simulcast.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, as well as the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was down 21.2 percent in overall viewers and 33.3 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Dynamite ratings down, ranks first on cable in key demo

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite averaged 690,000 viewers on TBS, down three percent from last week. Despite the decrease, this is the second-highest audience total for the show since June 18.

Dynamite drew a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s down 5.6 percent from last week but ties the third-best rating the show has done in that category since the June 18 episode. Dynamite did finish first for the night on cable in the demo.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Dynamite’s overall viewership was down 1.9 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 26.1 percent. This stops a streak of two consecutive weeks where the year-over-year audience increased, but the 2025 numbers do not include viewership on HBO Max. If they did, this week’s viewership likely would be up as compared to last year.

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Dynamite, along with the 10-week average in both categories. This week’s show was up 8.8 percent in viewers but steady in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.

AEW Collision viewership up for August 9 episode

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Saturday night’s AEW Collision averaged 423,000 viewers on TNT, up 3.4 percent from the previous week’s Thursday night airing and up 29.4 percent from the last Saturday episode two weeks earlier. This marks the best viewership number for the show since June 22.

In the 18-49 demo, Collision drew a 0.08 rating. That’s down 20 percent from last week but is steady with the previous Saturday night airing. It ties the third-lowest rating Collision has done in that category since May 3.

The show went head-to-head with an NFL preseason game, UFC Fight Night on ESPN, and the Savannah Bananas on ESPN2, with Collision finishing 11th on the prime time cable charts for the night.

As compared to the same week in 2024, Collision’s overall viewership was up 14.3 percent while the 18-49 rating was down 27.3 percent (note: this year’s numbers do not include data from the HBO Max simulcast).

Listed below are the last 11 weeks of viewership numbers and 18-49 demo ratings for Collision, as well as the 10 week average in both categories. This week’s show was up 14 percent in overall viewers but down 20 percent in 18-49 as compared to the recent averages.