All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) flagship show, AEW Dynamite, has experienced a significant drop in ratings, raising concerns among fans and industry insiders alike. The October 8th episode, which aired on a Tuesday night due to the NHL Opening Night, drew only 329,000 viewers, a sharp decline from the 680,000 viewers the show garnered the previous week.
The decline in viewership is even more pronounced in the key 18-49 demographic, where Dynamite posted a 0.10 rating, down from 0.20 the week before. This marks the lowest overall viewership and ratings in the show's history. The head-to-head competition with WWE NXT, which aired its second hour during Dynamite's first hour, likely contributed to the drop.
AEW President and CEO Tony Khan has acknowledged the ratings challenges, attributing them to various factors, including the change in timeslot and the competition from other major sports events. Despite the setbacks, Khan remains optimistic about the future of AEW Dynamite and is committed to finding ways to boost viewership.
As AEW continues to navigate these challenges, fans are hopeful that the promotion will bounce back stronger than ever. The company's recent media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and the new partnership with Fox Sports Mexico are steps in the right direction, but the road ahead remains uncertain.
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