On February 4th in Las Vegas, AEW Dynamite delivered an exciting show that set the stage for the upcoming Grand Slam Australia event on February 14th. Hangman Page and Andrade El Idro secured their spots as No. 1 contenders by defeating Mark Davis and Kenny Omega, respectively, earning the chance to face the AEW Men’s World Champion at Revolution. Meanwhile, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford triumphed over Babes of Wrath to qualify for the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship, and Brody King swiftly defeated MJF in just 77 seconds to become a challenger for the AEW Men’s World Championship. The match between King and MJF also sparked a viral reaction from fans, particularly concerning opinions on ICE.
Beyond the in-ring action, the episode performed strongly in TV ratings. According to Wrestlenomics and Programming Insider, the February 4th broadcast averaged 654,000 viewers, marking a slight increase of 1,000 from the prior week. This viewership is 19% above the four-week average of 548,000 and represents the highest average audience for Dynamite since the September 17 “September Memories” special. These figures exclude viewers who watched via HBO Max’s live stream.
AEW saw its most significant victory in the key 18-49 demographic, where Dynamite earned a 0.15 rating—a 67% rise over last week and an 88% jump compared to the four-week average. This is the highest rating in the 18-49 group since the November 12 “Blood and Guts” special also hit 0.15. AEW continues to draw well among older viewers as well, scoring a 0.22 rating in the 25-54 segment. Overall, Dynamite ranked sixth in cable TV ratings that night within the 18-49 audience, tying with college basketball on ESPN2 and an hour of FOX News, trailing only the NBA on ESPN, other primetime FOX News blocks, and NHL on TNT.
Fan Take:
This surge in viewership and strong performance in key demographics underscore AEW’s growing appeal and competitive footing in the wrestling world. For fans, it signals that AEW is successfully building momentum heading into major events like Revolution, which could help elevate the sport’s popularity and visibility even further.
