In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer has posted a breakdown of the ratings for the latest episodes of AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT. In turn, the breakdown is divided into the total audience and demographic of interest of 18-49 years, a very important piece of information since it is the profile most sought after by advertisers.
That the range between 18 and 49 years is so important is because it is in the middle between people old enough to spend money on their own, but not so old as to be reluctant to try new products.
This week, AEW increased its overall viewership by 10% to 762,000 viewers, making it one of the 31 most-watched shows of the day. For its part, the audience of WWE NXT suffered a decrease of 14.04% with 551,000 viewers and ranked 70.
BREAKDOWN BY QUARTERS
First-quarter
AEW garnered 733,000 total viewers and 375,000 in key demographics with the Eddie Kingston vs. PAC.
NXT garnered 589,000 total viewers and 186,000 in key demographics with Candice LeRae vs. Shotzi Blackheart.
Second bedroom
AEW garnered 717,000 total viewers and 363,000 in key demographics with the Miro vs. Chuck Taylor and the interview with Matt Hardy and Private Party.
NXT garnered 523,000 total viewers and 172,000 in key demographics with the Finn Bálor segment and an interview from Johnny Gargano and Austin Theory.
Third-quarter
AEW garnered 725,000 total viewers and 353,000 in key demographics with the Inner Circle New Year’s Resolutions, an interview with the Dark Order and Hangman Page, and a video reviewing the Darby Allin and Brian Cage rivalry.
NXT garnered 535,000 total viewers and 198,000 in key demographics with Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Ever Rise.
Fourth-quarter
AEW garnered 824,000 total viewers and 417,000 in key demographics with The Elite vs. Varsity Blondes and Danny Limelight. This quarter was the peak of the general audience for AEW.
NXT garnered 542,000 total viewers and 185,000 in key demographics with an interview with Shotzi Blackheart and the Johnny Gargano vs. Dexter Lumis.
Fifth quarter
AEW garnered 756,000 total viewers and 383,000 in key demographics with The Waiting Room segment.
NXT garnered 639,000 total viewers and 230,000 in key demographics with the end of the Johnny Gargano-Dexter Lumis match, the Tommaso Ciampa and Timothy Thatcher interview, and an interview with The Undisputed Era. This quarter was the peak of the general audience and demographics for NXT.
Sixth quarter
AEW garnered 773,000 total viewers and 398,000 in key demographics with the Jurassic Express vs. FTR.
NXT garnered 545,000 total viewers and 185,000 in key demographics with MSK vs. Isaiah Swerve Scott and Jake Atlas.
Seventh quarter
AEW garnered 752,000 total viewers and 385,000 in key demographics with Serena Deeb vs. Tay Conti.
NXT garnered 505,000 total viewers and 153,000 in key demographics with a Carrion Kross segment, the Xia Li vs. Valentina Feroz, and an interview with Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter.
Eighth quarter
AEW garnered 811,000 total viewers and 425,000 in key demographics with the Darby Allin vs. Brian Cage. This quarter was the peak of demographics for AEW.
NXT garnered 496,000 total viewers and 152,000 in key demographics with the Undisputed Era vs. Breezango.