TNT issues a press release touting this past Wednesday’s special AEW Blood & Guts episode viewership as a huge ratings success.
This past Wednesday’s special AEW Dynamite show placed No. 1 on cable in the key 18-49 demographic. TNT noted that this was a first for AEW.
You can read the full press release below:
“AEW: Dynamite” – Wednesday’s #1 Program on Cable Among A18-49
TNT’s AEW: DYNAMITE was last night’s #1 program on cable among A18-49, a first-time achievement for the wrestling franchise, as the show continues to have the youngest wrestling audience on television.
AEW: Dynamite
AEW: Dynamite was the #1 program on cable among A18-49 on Wednesday, May 5 – a first-time feat for the wrestling franchise.
Wednesday’s broadcast also averaged 1.1M Total Viewers, up 18% from last week.
AEW: Dynamite has reached 19.1M viewers so far this year and has the youngest audience in wrestling.
Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW said: “Being No. 1 in the ratings for the first time is a major triumph for AEW and a tribute to our talent and staff, everyone at TNT, and above all else our loyal fans and viewers, all of whom make it possible for us to bring wrestling to homes around the world every Wednesday night. With fans making a safe return in force to support our live shows, and our matches and stories becoming more explosive every week, the best of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ is ahead!”
AEW: DYNAMITE on TNT is giving fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years. Wrestling fans have wanted – and needed – something different, authentic and better for far too long. AEW answered the call. AEW is introducing a new generation of wrestlers to fans, offering fast-paced, high-impact competitions with real sports analytics. Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan, AEW is headlined by Cody & Brandi Rhodes, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Chris Jericho, Hangman Page, Sting, MJF, Darby Allin, Hikaru Shida, Dr. Britt Baker and Jon Moxley.
AEW: DYNAMITE on TNT airs Wednesday nights from 8-10pm ET.