AEW wrapped up its Texas events and kicked off its Chicago residency with the July 16 episode of “AEW Dynamite,” following up with the July 19 episode of “AEW Collision.” New AEW TNT champion Dustin Rhodes challenged Kyle Fletcher, who vowed to win the title from him. On the July 19 episode of “AEW Collision,” the show averaged 348,000 viewers according to Wrestlenomics and Programming Insider, marking an 8% rise from the 323,000 viewers of the July 10 premiere. This was an 11% increase compared to the 100th episode of “Clash,” the last time the show aired in a regular time slot, though still 5% below its recent four-week average of 368,000 viewers.
In the key 18-49 demographic, “Collision” drew a 0.06 rating, matching the July 10 episode but 40% less than the July 5 “Collision 100” edition. This rating was also the lowest since the March 1 episode, which aired alongside WWE’s Elimination Chamber event. Despite ranking 8th in the Prime Time Cable lineup, “Collision” struggled to compete against major broadcasts like ESPN’s UFC 318 qualifiers, which dominated the night.
Fan Take: This viewership report highlights AEW Collision’s potential to grow its audience, though it shows the challenge of competing in a crowded sports entertainment market. For AEW fans, consistent ratings increases could signal that the brand is gaining stronger footholds, which is crucial for the sport’s long-term expansion and visibility against WWE and other competitors.
