AEW Collision’s ratings experienced a notable decline on Christmas Day, which was expected given the holiday timing. The episode, which also marked the homecoming show following the group stage of the Continental Classic and preceded The World’s End pay-per-view, attracted an average of 217,000 viewers—a 35% drop from the previous week, according to Wrestlenomics using data from Programming Insider. The show’s 18-49 age group rating was 0.04, down 20% from last week’s 0.05. Over the next four weeks, Collision’s average viewership was 267,000, down 19%, and significantly lower compared to last year’s average of 386,000 viewers during the same period. The current average rating of 0.04 represents a 67% decrease from the December 2024 average of 0.12.
This week’s scheduling was unusual, with Collision airing on December 20 at 2:30 PM EST and a special pre-recorded show on December 25 at 9:00 PM EST, deviating from its usual Saturday 8:00 PM EST slot due to the holiday and an ongoing pay-per-view event. The Christmas episode featured the final six matches of the Continental Classic, highlighted by Kazuchika Okada defeating “Speedball” Mike Bailey in the main event. Additionally, AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale retained their titles against Maya World and HYAN.
Fan Take: These numbers highlight the challenges AEW faces in maintaining consistent viewership, especially during holiday periods. For fans, the strong in-ring action and compelling storylines like the Continental Classic show that AEW’s product remains compelling, but the network and scheduling strategies will be crucial to sustaining growth and visibility in a competitive wrestling landscape.
