The three-hour AEW events, “Dynamite” and “Collision,” which marked the return of “Full Gear,” experienced contrasting viewership changes; “Dynamite” saw a drop in both ratings and audience, while “Collision” enjoyed significant increases in these areas. Programming Insider reported that “Dynamite,” the initial two-hour segment on November 19, attracted 491,000 viewers, down from 600,000 the previous week. Over a two-week span, this was an 18% decrease, with Wrestlenomics noting a decline in the key 18-49 demographic rating from 0.15 to 0.10, placing it seventh on cable that night.
On the other hand, “Collision,” which aired right after “Dynamite,” showed strong gains, boosting viewership by 47% from 219,000 to 322,000 viewers. This marked the first time since September 17 that the show surpassed the 300,000 viewer threshold (previously attracting 535,000). Its ratings improved from 0.03 to 0.07, ranking 16th among cable shows. Success for “Collision” was likely influenced by three featured matches, including an AEW Women’s World Tag Team Tournament qualifier and a main event where Mercedes Mone unified the Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship with the Lineal title.
Fan Take: These shifts in viewership highlight how crucial compelling matchups and storylines are for AEW’s growth, especially as fans respond more enthusiastically to “Collision.” For AEW supporters, this could signal a strategic focus on building momentum in newer time slots and showcasing high-stakes matches to boost the sport’s popularity and reach.
