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AEW Dynamite drew 692,000 viewers on TBS last week, up 14.6% and the highest audience since August 2025, with a 0.12 rating in the 18–49 demo—the second-highest mark since the Grand Slam Mexico show—despite Winter Olympics coverage, finishing sixth in primetime. Year-over-year, total viewers rose 22.9% while the 18–49 rating fell 29.4%; the piece also notes weekly and ten-week averages around the performance.
Brody King announced on AEW’s social channels that he’ll return on February 25 during the Denver edition of Dynamite, kicking off a bid for the AEW World Championship with an open challenge after his loss to MJF at Grand Slam Australia (Collision tape to follow).
Tony Khan announced AEW Dynamite's lineup: Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron will face Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford in an Eliminator match, with a future title shot on the line; The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, PAC) take on Konosuke Takeshita, Josh Alexander, and El Clon in a 6-man tag; a possible Orange Cassidy and Toni Storm mixed-tag standby was noted; Kris Statlander will reveal the stipulation for her AEW Women’s World Championship rematch vs Thekla on the Feb. 11 edition; the post also includes the full lineups for the Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 shows.
A House of Dynamite is a tense, realistic thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow that explores the brink of nuclear catastrophe through multiple perspectives, emphasizing the fragility of global security and the moral dilemmas faced by officials, ending with unresolved questions that provoke reflection on the nature of deterrence and surrender.
AEW Dynamite on October 22, 2025, features the reveal of the inaugural AEW women's world tag team championship tournament bracket, with early favorites being Mina Shirakawa and Toni Storm. The show also includes title defenses, potential returns, and ongoing storylines involving top wrestlers and factions, as AEW builds toward Full Gear on November 22.
AEW Dynamite from Glasgow featured matches including Hiroshi Tanahashi's team victory, a chaotic brawl involving the Young Bucks and Darby Allin, a promo with Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, a tag team title qualifier between FTR and the Hurt Syndicate, and a main event with Mercedes Moné and Athena winning against Toni Storm and Alex Windsor.
AEW's special 4-hour summer programming block saw a decline in ratings and viewership, with Dynamite drawing 597,000 viewers and Collision 397,000, partly due to competition from the NBA Finals and the extended duration of the shows. The ratings for both shows have fluctuated over the past year, with recent numbers indicating a downward trend, especially for Collision.
AEW's Fyter Fest on June 4 features a lengthy four-hour live event with multiple matches, including Kenny Omega defending his title in a four-way, and a highly anticipated women's match between Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone. The show is part of the build-up to All In, with fans eager to see key storylines develop, though the extended length may impact viewership. The event also includes other matches like Mark Briscoe vs. Jon Moxley and Thekla's AEW debut, setting the stage for upcoming storylines and title defenses.
A previously announced singles match between Saraya and Mariah May was cut from the May 29 episode of AEW Dynamite without explanation. The match is now scheduled for next week. Additionally, a TBS title match between Mercedes Mone and Skye Blue took place, and updates were provided on the TNT Championship following Adam Copeland's injury.
Grayson Waller, a WWE wrestler, has been using social media to gain attention by referencing AEW and making jokes about their backstage footage. He recently teased sharing exclusive security camera footage of himself and another wrestler beating up the entire WWE locker room. This comes as AEW is set to show backstage footage on Dynamite, sparking speculation and banter between wrestlers from both promotions.
The January 17 episode of "AEW Dynamite" saw an increase in viewership, drawing an average of 891,000 viewers on TBS, marking a 12% rise from the previous week. The show featured three championship matches and had the full card advertised ahead of time. Notably, Samoa Joe's title defense currently holds the highest viewership on AEW's official YouTube channel with 494,000 views.
AEW's return to Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida for Dynamite Homecoming evoked nostalgia for the promotion's early days, characterized by a sense of camaraderie and simplicity. The event featured two emotional eight-person matches paying tribute to the late Brodie Lee, further intensifying the longing for the past. Despite the changes and challenges, AEW's existence continues to be beneficial for the wrestling industry.
The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, are rumored to be returning to AEW soon, possibly as heels leading a group, with reports confirming their presence in Jacksonville ahead of tonight's Dynamite show, though it's uncertain if they're scheduled to appear. PWInsider has indicated that they will be back on television soon, potentially as early as this Saturday at Battle of the Belts.
AEW President Tony Khan expressed frustration over online outrage regarding HOOK's potential title shot, while AEW World Champion Samoa Joe is set to address the situation on Dynamite. The show's lineup includes matches featuring Sting, Darby Allin, Hangman Page, and more, with various storylines and potential developments to keep an eye on.
AEW Dynamite's ratings dropped to one of its lowest points of the year with 823,000 viewers and a 0.25 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The main event featuring Adam Copeland (Edge) and Christian Cage failed to draw in viewers, resulting in the third lowest demo rating for Dynamite in 2023. The lackluster card and lopsided matches may have contributed to the decline. The upcoming Winter is Coming episode may provide a ratings boost, but the current card is not expected to fully rebound from this week's drop.