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AEW Dynamite Viewership Plummets to Record Low

9/5/2025

Summary

AEW Viewership Decline

AEW Dynamite's September 3 episode drew 472,000 viewers, a 19% drop and the lowest for a non-preemption episode.
It earned a 0.11 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, down from 0.13, ranking seventh on cable.
Viewership has decreased 32% since September 2024, when it averaged 691,000 viewers.
The Q3 average for 2025 stands at 605,000, reflecting a 13% decline from 2024.
AEW Dynamite was simulcast on HBO Max, but viewership data for that platform is not available.

Summary

Fox News Dominates Ratings

In August, Fox News led broadcast networks with 2.43 million primetime viewers, outpacing ABC, NBC, and CBS.
"The Five" attracted 3.5 million viewers, while "Jesse Watters Primetime" and "Gutfeld!" also performed well.
Fox & Friends remained the top cable news program for 54 months, averaging 1.3 million viewers.
CNN's total day viewership dropped to 333,000, while MSNBC also saw declines.
NewsNation grew by 14% in total day viewership, marking it as the fastest-growing basic cable network.

History

Historical Context

The decline in AEW Dynamite's viewership in 2023 reflects historical trends in television ratings, reminiscent of the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which caused a 20% drop in scripted programming viewership. AEW's 32% decrease since September 2024 highlights ongoing challenges in wrestling promotions, raising concerns about their competitiveness against established networks like Fox News.

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AEW Viewership Decline

AEW Dynamite's September 3 episode drew 472,000 viewers, a 19% drop and the lowest for a non-preemption episode.
It earned a 0.11 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, down from 0.13, ranking seventh on cable.
Viewership has decreased 32% since September 2024, when it averaged 691,000 viewers.
The Q3 average for 2025 stands at 605,000, reflecting a 13% decline from 2024.
AEW Dynamite was simulcast on HBO Max, but viewership data for that platform is not available.

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