AEW Dynamite’s Blood & Guts special attracted 792,000 viewers and achieved a 0.24 rating in the key 18-49 demographic on TBS, outperforming WWE NXT’s star-studded lineup that aired simultaneously on The CW. According to Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, Dynamite also earned a 0.27 rating in the 25-54 age group, marking its highest 18-49 rating in years, surpassing even the Tribute to PAC episode from September 30 that had 899,000 viewers and a 0.22 rating in 18-49.
In comparison, NXT drew 552,000 viewers with a 0.13 rating in the 18-49 bracket and 0.16 in the 25-54 demographic. NXT’s episode, moved from its usual Tuesday slot due to election night coverage, featured big names like John Cena, CM Punk challenging Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship, and Cody Rhodes presenting the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy. Meanwhile, Dynamite showcased both men’s and women’s Blood & Guts matches.
When these two programs last went head-to-head on October 6, NXT averaged 532,000 viewers to Dynamite’s 495,000, though Dynamite led slightly in the 18-49 demographic at 0.11 compared to NXT’s 0.10, as reported by Wrestlenomics.
Fan Take: This victory for AEW Dynamite signals a growing shift in wrestling viewership, showing fans are eager for fresh, intense storytelling like Blood & Guts. For the sport, this could mean a more competitive landscape that pushes both promotions to elevate their content, ultimately benefiting wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.
Source: wrestlingnews.co
