AEW Dynamite Viewership Drops to 609,000

The July 31 episode of AEW Dynamite experienced a significant drop in viewership, averaging 609,000 viewers, a 22.5% decrease from the previous week, and the lowest since June 19. The show also scored a 0.18 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down 30.8% from last week's 0.26 rating. This decline in audience numbers is attributed to competition from the ongoing Olympic Games coverage on NBC and other networks, which negatively impacted wrestling viewership. Compared to the same week in 2023, overall viewership fell by 31.9%, with a 41.9% decrease in the 18-49 demographic. Key moments from the episode included a confrontation between MJF and Will Ospreay, and Bryan Danielson's announcement of a career-threatening match against Swerve Strickland at AEW All In. The show's performance highlights the challenges facing wrestling promotions during major sporting events.