The May 14, 2025, “Beach Break” special episode of AEW Dynamite delivered a significant ratings boost for the company, achieving its highest viewership in over seven months. The loaded card, which featured an AEW World Title steel cage match main event, evidently resonated with audiences.
According to Wrestlenomics, the Wednesday night broadcast saw an 8% increase in average viewership compared to the previous week. Last night’s Beach Break special averaged 682,000 viewers, up from 629,000 viewers for the May 7th episode. This marks the best viewership for Dynamite since the September 25, 2024, episode, which attracted 702,000 viewers.
The crucial P18-49 key demographic rating also experienced growth. AEW Dynamite: Beach Break drew a 0.17 rating in this coveted demo, an increase from the prior week’s 0.16 rating.
In the competitive landscape of primetime cable original programming, Dynamite finished at No. 3 for the night. It trailed only major NBA Playoff action (Knicks vs. Celtics on TNT, which drew a 1.44 rating) and an NHL Playoff game (Panthers vs. Maple Leafs on ESPN, 0.32 rating), indicating a strong performance against stiff sports competition.
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