Go-Home Show Sees Significant Decline in Ratings and Demo Numbers
Summary
– AEW Dynamite falls to 575,000 viewers, down 15.7% from last week
– 18–49 demo rating slips to 0.15, dropping to #6 on cable for the night
– MJF’s Hurt Syndicate contract signing and Mercedes Mone–Jamie Hayter brawl headline the episode
The May 21, 2025, episode of AEW Dynamite delivered plenty of buzz-worthy moments on the road to Double or Nothing, but the show struggled in the ratings. According to Programming Insider, Dynamite drew 575,000 live cable viewers—a sharp decline from the 682,000 who tuned in the previous week. The key 18–49 demo also fell, landing at a 0.15 rating and dropping the show to sixth place on cable.
Despite the drop, the episode was packed with memorable action. MJF officially joined the Hurt Syndicate in a high-profile contract signing segment, interrupted by Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara. Mercedes Mone and Jamie Hayter also brawled ahead of their anticipated pay-per-view clash, setting the stage for Double or Nothing.
The numbers do not account for delayed viewing or Max streaming, but the week-to-week slide is notable. As Double or Nothing approaches, AEW will be looking to bounce back and regain momentum.
