AEW Viewership Ratings: Summer Blockbuster Analysis

The AEW Summer Blockbuster TV special on June 11, which comprised both “Dynamite” and “Collision,” delivered an exciting night of wrestling in the lead-up to All In Texas. Fans were treated to thrilling matches, notably a time-limit draw between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, along with a fierce confrontation where Kazuchika Okada wreaked havoc on Kenny Omega. Toni Storm continued her momentum by securing another victory against Julia Hart, further solidifying her position in the women’s division. However, the viewership ratings reflected a mixed bag for AEW, as the “Dynamite” segment saw a notable drop, averaging 597,000 viewers—a 9% decrease from the prior week. Despite starting strong, with a peak of 672,000 viewers during the Ospreay and Strickland match, the numbers dwindled significantly, culminating in a mere 517,000 viewers during the closing segment featuring Okada and Omega.

While “Dynamite” struggled to maintain its momentum, the “Collision” portion exhibited signs of resilience. Averaging 397,000 viewers, it marked a 4% rise compared to the second half of Fyter Fest, showing some growth and improvement over the trailing four-week average as well. Notably, there was a remarkable moment when the third hour peaked at 498,000 viewers, demonstrating that there were still fans eager to catch the action late into the night. However, the decline in viewership as the show progressed highlighted the ongoing challenges for late-night programming, especially in engaging audiences in the 18-49 demographic, where it fell to a 0.09 rating. Despite the ups and downs, AEW has positioned itself within the top three of prime-time cable rankings for the second consecutive week, indicating a favorable, albeit volatile, trend leading into future episodes.

Looking ahead, AEW plans to keep the excitement alive as they head towards their Grand Slam Mexico special on June 18, signaling a commitment to delivering high-stakes action in a fresh venue. Anticipation surrounds the adjustments to the show’s format and the promise of new rivalries and storylines that will unfold in the coming weeks. Fans can expect ongoing refinements in the programming and hopefully, a re-engagement of the viewer base that may have waned. The steadfast efforts of AEW in embracing new challenges, combined with thrilling matches featured in their upcoming specials, aim to capture the diverse wrestling audience once more, making their programming a must-watch in the competitive wrestling landscape.

Summary

On June 11, 2025, AEW presented its Summer Blockbuster special, combining “AEW Dynamite” and “AEW Collision” in a four-hour event leading into the All In Texas show on July 12. The “Dynamite” segment attracted 597,000 viewers, reflecting a 9% decline from the previous week, with notable matches including a time-limit draw between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, and Kazuchika Okada’s intense confrontation with Kenny Omega. Despite this drop, AEW managed to secure a respectable ranking in the prime-time cable race, placing third with a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Conversely, the “Collision” segment, airing later, garnered 397,000 viewers, a slight improvement from the previous week’s second half, but its rating in the 18-49 demographic fell to 0.09. AEW plans to return to its regular schedule next week, featuring a special edition of “Dynamite” from Arena Mexico.