Texas AEW is rapidly gaining momentum, gearing up for a year packed with some of wrestling’s biggest events. Before the highly anticipated show at Globe Life Field, the July 9 episode of “AEW Dynamite” featured notable moments such as Megan Bene finishing second in the women’s casino gauntlet match, Gabe Kidd making his return to strengthen his Death Rider character, and Swave Strickland challenging the Young Bucks over how to financially recover from a limousine being crushed by a mini excavator.
The excitement around Texas was evident in this week’s ratings, with Wrestlenomics and Programming Insiders reporting that the July 9 episode of “Dynamite” attracted an average of 637,000 viewers. This marked a 9% increase from the 584,000 viewers for “Dynamite 300” and was 1% higher than the recent four-week average of 632,000 viewers, excluding those streaming live on HBO Max. A key highlight was the stable 0.16 rating in the 18-49 demographic, matching the “Dynamite 300” figure and slightly under the trailing four-week average of 0.17. The show outperformed Fox News during its time slot, ranked No. 1 on cable for the night, and was among the top 10 programs overall, ranking ninth including network broadcasts. The next episode on July 16 promises to deliver fallout from the Texas event, with ratings expected to fluctuate based on the outcomes at Globe Life Field on July 12.
Fan Take: This boost in viewership underscores AEW’s growing appeal, especially leading up to major events like the Globe Life Field show. Strong ratings and competitive rankings signal a bright future for AEW, promising fans thrilling storylines and high-stakes matches that could elevate professional wrestling’s mainstream popularity even further.
