AEW Dynamite experiences drop in viewership amid NBA Finals competition
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite saw a significant drop in viewership, averaging 638,000 viewers, a 9% decrease from the previous week's 700,000. The show's performance was impacted by game one of the NBA Finals, which captured a large audience. Despite the decline, AEW secured a strong standing in prime time cable rankings, finishing third in the ratings that night. Mercedes Mone made her return in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, and Will Ospreay advanced to the final of the men's tournament. The next AEW pay-per-view event, Forbidden Door, is set for June 28.
- •Dynamite averaged 638,000 viewers on June 3.
- •The show saw a 27% drop in the 18-49 demographic.
- •Mercedes Mone returned to AEW during the episode.
- •Will Ospreay advanced to the men's tournament final.
- •Forbidden Door pay-per-view is scheduled for June 28.
- 5:13 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report 8/5/2026
- 1:20 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 7/8/2026
- 12:44 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 7/1/2026
- 1:07 AMWrestling Inc — AEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 6/3/2026
""AEW Dynamite" saw a slight increase in viewership for its July 1 episode, the show featuring fall-out from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
"The Grand Slam Mexico edition of "AEW Dynamite" saw a small bump in the TV ratings, and even finished in the top three for the night.
"The June 3 episode of "AEW Dynamite" saw a lot of action, but it also saw a drop in viewership when it came to the TV ratings.
Sources
External links- Wrestling IncAug 13, 2026, 5:13 PMAEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report 8/5/2026
The Grand Slam Mexico edition of "AEW Dynamite" saw a small bump in the TV ratings, and even finished in the top three for the night.
- Wrestling IncJul 11, 2026, 1:20 AMAEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 7/8/2026
Kenny Omega's AEW World Championship win helped "AEW Dynamite" to its highest average viewership in nearly two years.
- Wrestling IncJul 7, 2026, 12:44 AMAEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 7/1/2026
"AEW Dynamite" saw a slight increase in viewership for its July 1 episode, the show featuring fall-out from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
- Wrestling IncJun 6, 2026, 1:07 AMAEW Dynamite Viewership & Ratings Report, 6/3/2026
The June 3 episode of "AEW Dynamite" saw a lot of action, but it also saw a drop in viewership when it came to the TV ratings.
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