In a surprising turn of events, AEW Rampage experienced its lowest viewership in six weeks, leaving fans and analysts wondering what is going on with the popular wrestling show. The episode that aired on Friday, July 19 only averaged 284,000 viewers on TNT, which is a significant 16.2 percent drop from the previous week. This marks a concerning trend for the show, as it hasn’t seen such low audience totals since June 7.
Even more worrying is the 18-49 demographic rating, which also took a hit, dropping by 16.7 percent from the week before. This ties for the fourth-highest rating the show has achieved since May 18, indicating a downward trend in viewer engagement.
What makes this decline even more puzzling is the lack of major sports competition on the night of the broadcast. With no significant rivals vying for viewership, it raises questions about what exactly is causing fans to tune out of Rampage.
Looking ahead, the show is slated to go head-to-head with ROH’s Death Before Dishonor PPV on the Honor Club streaming service, setting up a potential clash of wrestling titans. Will AEW be able to regain its footing in the face of this competition, or will the downward spiral continue?
Comparing this week’s viewership to the same week in 2023, Rampage saw a sharp decline of 31.6 percent in overall viewership, along with a 9.1 percent drop in the crucial 18-49 rating. These numbers paint a grim picture for the show’s performance and raise concerns about its long-term viability.
The recent ratings for Rampage paint a troubling picture of its trajectory, with the show struggling to maintain its audience and failing to attract new viewers. As the wrestling landscape becomes increasingly competitive, AEW will need to address these challenges head-on if it hopes to remain a dominant force in the industry.
With names like Minoru Suzuki rumored to be making appearances on the show, there is hope for a ratings boost in the future. However, AEW must act quickly to capitalize on these opportunities and turn the tide in its favor before it’s too late.
As the industry landscape continues to evolve, only time will tell if AEW Rampage can reclaim its former glory and reignite the passion of wrestling fans around the world.