The viewership and ratings numbers for the July 26 episode of AEW Collision have been released. According to Wrestlenomics, the Saturday night show on TNT saw a drop in total viewership but a notable increase in the key P18-49 demographic. The episode was a live broadcast from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, and served as a key stop on the road to the upcoming All In Texas premium live event.
A Breakdown of the AEW Collision Viewership and Ratings
Last Saturday’s live edition of AEW Collision averaged 327,000 viewers. This number represents a 6% decrease from the previous week’s episode on July 19, which averaged 348,000 viewers. While the total audience was down, the show saw a positive trend in the advertiser-coveted P18-49 demographic. Collision finished with a 0.08 rating in the key demo, which is an increase from the 0.07 rating the show drew the week prior. This mixed result suggests that while fewer total households tuned in, the show attracted a more concentrated audience within the demographic most valued by television networks and advertisers.
Context of the July 26 Live Episode
The July 26 episode from Chicago was built around a high-stakes main event featuring Bryan Danielson taking on PAC in a number one contender’s match for the AEW International Championship. The show also featured significant storyline developments for the upcoming All In Texas event, including a contract signing for the AEW Women’s World Championship match between “Timeless” Toni Storm and Mariah May. The live Chicago crowd provided a hot atmosphere throughout the two-hour broadcast, which also included appearances by Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland. The combination of in-ring action and storyline progression was aimed at building momentum for the company’s next major show.
AEW’s Saturday Night Standing
AEW Collision finished at No. 4 for the night among cable originals in the key P18-49 demo. The top spot for Saturday night programming was held by Banana Ball on ESPN, which drew a 0.16 rating in the key demo. This highlights the challenge AEW faces in the competitive Saturday night television landscape, where it often goes up against live sports and other major network programming. The ability to maintain and grow its core demographic audience, even when total viewership fluctuates, remains a key goal for the company’s weekend show.
The mixed ratings for this past Saturday’s show come as AEW builds towards its next major event, “All In Texas.” The main event for this coming Saturday’s episode of Collision has already been announced, featuring Bryan Danielson in a high-profile singles match. AEW will be looking for a rebound in total viewership while hoping to maintain its strength in the key demographic as the final push towards the pay-per-view begins.
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