AEW Dynamite's October 7, 2025, episode recorded its lowest viewership and ratings in the show's history. According to Wrestlenomics, the episode averaged 321,000 viewers and a 0.07 rating in the 18–49 demographic, marking a 31% drop in total viewership and a 22% decline in the key demo compared to the previous week. Notably, the 18–49 rating has decreased by 60% since October 2024.
Several factors contributed to this downturn. The show aired on a Tuesday, competing directly with the MLB American League Division Series Game 3 between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, which attracted nearly 5 million viewers. Additionally, the NHL's regular season opener between the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins ranked fifth in the 18–49 demographic, further intensifying competition for viewers.
This decline in viewership reflects a broader trend throughout 2025, with Dynamite losing 39% of its audience compared to the same period last year. The introduction of Nielsen's new "Big Data + Panel" measurement system has also impacted wrestling viewership metrics, with both AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT experiencing historic lows under the updated model.
