The Young Bucks’ controversial promo draws major interest
Summary
– AEW Dynamite drew 659,000 viewers on April 9
– The Young Bucks’ segment boosted fan interest after recent backlash
– The 18–49 demo rose from 0.16 to 0.17 rating
AEW Dynamite’s April 9 episode delivered a noticeable ratings boost following The Young Bucks’ attempt to explain their recent behavior. According to reports, the show brought in 659,000 viewers, up from 594,000 the previous week—a jump of 11%. The 18–49 demographic also rose, scoring 0.17 compared to 0.16 last Wednesday.
The Bucks’ promo came after weeks of speculation and backlash surrounding their actions, which have shaken up AEW’s landscape. Their explanation generated buzz across social media and wrestling forums, making their segment one of the most talked about moments of the night.
The rest of Dynamite delivered key developments as well. Kenny Omega addressed his former Elite partners with a biting promo, and Chris Jericho melted down during his “Learning Tree” segment, smashing a monitor and walking out on his faction. These moments kept the momentum rolling, helping maintain audience interest throughout the episode.
AEW’s creative direction keeps fans guessing, and this week’s results prove that bold storytelling is paying off.
