This week’s edition of All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) flagship show, Dynamite, saw a slight increase in ratings following the much-anticipated return of former WWE Superstar, Bryan Danielson. The American Dragon made his first appearance on AEW TV since getting hurt during his bout against Will Ospreay at the Revolution pay-per-view event.
The main storyline on Dynamite has been centered around The Elite’s abuse of power as Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs), which has led to them attacking Tony Khan and Kenny Omega. However, the attention shifted to Kenny Omega’s announcement of the Anarchy in the Arena bout for Double or Nothing, where The Elite and Jack Perry will face off against FTR. In a surprise twist, it was revealed that FTR would be accompanied by Eddie Kingston and Bryan Danielson in the stipulated match.
According to Wrestlenomics, the recent installment of Dynamite drew a total of 711,000 viewers, with a rating of 0.24 among the 18-49 demographics. These numbers are a slight improvement from last week’s show, which averaged 703,000 viewers.
The episode kicked off with Orange Cassidy securing a victory over Trent Beretta in a highly entertaining match. Additionally, The Mogul Embassy’s betrayal of Swerve Strickland came as a shock to fans. With AEW Double or Nothing just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if the viewership continues to increase.
Bryan Danielson’s return to Dynamite is likely to have contributed to the slight uptick in ratings, and his involvement in the upcoming Anarchy in the Arena bout is expected to generate even more buzz. As the wrestling world gears up for Double or Nothing, AEW fans can expect more thrilling matches and dramatic twists. Will the ratings continue to rise as the event approaches? Only time will tell.
