On May 17, 2025, the AEW Collision edition brought another night of intense storytelling and chaotic energy. The show included a tribute to Rick Flare to Steve “Mango” McMichael. This was definitely a highlight.
According to Dave Meltzer, the show attracted 398,000 viewers on TNT. This was slightly up from 382,000 viewers on May 8th. To match last week’s performance, the demographic for Key 18-49 was stable at 0.09. This is the Rock of Rock after the show’s broadcast suddenly ended at 9:30pm Black Adam The movie will play soon afterwards.
Dave Meltzer even said he was growing to a sudden end. As always, these numbers represent linear TV viewers and do not include Max streaming numbers.
AEW Collision May 17, 2025: Viewers and Highlights
In the latest episode of AEW Collision, Ric Flair returned to AEW TV as he gave emotional respect to his recently passed away friend Steve “Mongo” McMichael.
Anna Jay also played a solid match against Megan Bene in the singles tournament. This and many other moments took place all night, undoubtedly entertaining the fans from start to finish.
As Tony Kahn focuses on delivering compelling storytelling and impactful wrestling, AEW continues to work on expanding audiences for the clash.
AEW collision viewer trends and comparisons
| metric | May 17, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total viewers | 398,000 | 382,000 | +4.2% |
| 18–49 Demo Evaluation | 0.09 | 0.09 | There are no changes |
| Is Maximum Streaming Included? | no | no | n/a |
Ringside News continues to provide weekly updates on AEW ratings and key storylines, so stay tuned for more insight into how conflicts work in the coming weeks.
