MJF’s brutal message and Samoa Joe’s main event anchor a consistent night for AEW
Summary
– AEW Dynamite drew 629,000 viewers with a 0.16 demo rating, unchanged from April 30
– MJF attacked Top Flight to prove himself to the Hurt Syndicate
– Samoa Joe defeated Claudio Castagnoli ahead of his steel cage match with Jon Moxley
The May 7, 2025 episode of AEW Dynamite stayed steady in the ratings as the show continued to build steam heading into its next major event. According to Dave Meltzer, Dynamite pulled in 629,000 live viewers on TBS, with a 0.16 P18–49 demographic rating identical to last week’s numbers.
The show featured violent storytelling and physical matches, starting with MJF making a statement by attacking Top Flight in a calculated move to impress the Hurt Syndicate. The angle raised eyebrows and further blurred MJF’s role in AEW’s shifting faction landscape.
In the main event, Samoa Joe overcame Claudio Castagnoli in a hard-hitting battle. With Joe locked in for next week’s steel cage match against Jon Moxley, the win adds key momentum to one of Dynamite’s most anticipated bouts.
Though streaming viewership on Max remains unreported, AEW’s consistent cable rankings and steady audience suggest the company is holding firm during a crowded TV season.
