AEW Dynamite viewership drops to 706,000 as ratings dip
The July 22, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS attracted 706,000 viewers and earned a 0.12 rating in the 18‑49 demographic, a 10.2 % decline from the previous week’s 786,000 and the lowest total audience since the July 1 episode. The show tied its lowest 0.12 rating for the week and fell to fifth place in the key demo, behind an MLB game on ESPN and a WNBA game on USA Network. Year‑over‑year, total viewership was up 16.1 % compared with the same week in 2025, while the demo rating fell 14.3 %.
In related news, WWE’s NXT episode on July 21 recorded 690,000 viewers with a 0.09 demo rating, up 29.9 % week‑over‑week but still below prior peaks. The program featured a Street Fight title defense by Tony D'Angelo.
Other pro‑wrestling updates include a brawl at San Diego Comic‑Con involving AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher, Bandido and Brody King, which prompted a statement from AEW President Tony Khan and built hype for the upcoming Redemption pay‑per‑view. Separate announcements highlighted John Cena’s confirmation that the John Cena Classic will take place later in 2026, CM Punk’s teasing of a potential appearance at the WWE × AAA Worlds Collide event in Chicago, and Seth Rollins’ challenge to Roman Reigns ahead of SummerSlam.