WWE and AEW viewership reports show mixed television ratings

Recent television ratings for major professional wrestling promotions show varied performance. WWE SmackDown saw an increase in viewership, drawing 1.3 million viewers on September 4, a 15.66% rise from the previous week. Similarly, WWE NXT experienced a significant boost, with the September 1 episode attracting 768,000 viewers, up 21.52% from the prior week.

In contrast, AEW Dynamite saw a notable decline in viewership. The September 9 episode drew 571,000 viewers, a decrease from the 796,000 viewers recorded on September 2. This drop occurred during the NFL season opener. AEW Collision reported 349,000 viewers for its September 5 episode, representing a slight 1.75% increase over the previous week.

TNA iMPACT recorded 184,000 viewers for its September 3 episode, a slight decline from previous averages, though it saw a significant increase in its 18-49 demographic rating compared to the prior week. Additionally, AEW wrestler Swerve Strickland discussed his approach to integrating hip-hop culture into the promotion, noting he declined a potential appearance by producer Timbaland to ensure celebrity involvement feels organic rather than forced.