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AEW WrestleDream Viewership Rises, TNA Eyes Media Deal

10/25/2025

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Summary

AEW Viewership Update

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) WrestleDream 2025 and October 22 episode of AEW Dynamite averaged 477,000 viewers, up from week prior but down from last year.
The newsletter highlights AEW Collision's lineup, featuring Bryan Keith and Ace Austin, plus a tag team match between FTR and The Young Bucks.
TNA Wrestling is nearing a new media rights deal, with an announcement expected by early 2026.

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Allin's Match Restrictions

The Missouri State Athletic Commission restricted the "I Quit" match between Darby Allin (AEW wrestler) and Jon Moxley (AEW wrestler) at AEW WrestleDream 2025 in St. Louis, banning blading and crowd brawling.
Allin used a blood capsule to produce a bleeding effect that dried quickly, while broken glass and skewers remained permitted.
Jon Moxley faced backlash from former AEW producer Sarah Stock for a controversial fish tank spot.

History

Historical Context

The Professional Wrestling Act of 1989 established regulations for wrestling promotions in the U.S., addressing safety and fair practices. This followed a history of wrestling's evolution, notably the rise of the WWF in the 1980s, which transformed the industry into a mainstream entertainment phenomenon. The act's impact continues today, influencing organizations like AEW and TNA Wrestling amid ongoing safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

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AEW Viewership Update

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) WrestleDream 2025 and October 22 episode of AEW Dynamite averaged 477,000 viewers, up from week prior but down from last year.
The newsletter highlights AEW Collision's lineup, featuring Bryan Keith and Ace Austin, plus a tag team match between FTR and The Young Bucks.
TNA Wrestling is nearing a new media rights deal, with an announcement expected by early 2026.

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