8/3 AEW Collision Sees Catastrophic Drop in Viewership and Ratings – The August 3rd episode of AEW Collision drew 189,000 viewers, a significant drop from the 382,000 viewers who tuned in the previous Saturday. This marks the lowest viewership in the history of the series. The decline in numbers can be attributed to several factors, including the episode being a taped broadcast and airing at an earlier time of 5 p.m. ET, rather than its usual 8 p.m. ET slot.
The shift in time and the competition from major events like WWE SummerSlam and ongoing Olympics coverage undoubtedly played a role in the show’s decreased viewership. These factors created a tough environment for AEW Collision to maintain its audience, resulting in a steep decline from its usual numbers.
In addition to the drop in overall viewership, the show also saw a decrease in its key demographic performance. The August 3rd episode posted a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from the 0.12 rating on July 27th. This drop reflects a loss of interest among the younger, more sought-after audience that advertisers target, and further underscores the impact of the scheduling changes and competition from other major events.
Despite these challenges, AEW Collision still managed to place 22nd on cable for the night. This ranking indicates that while the viewership was lower than usual, the show still maintained a presence within the competitive cable landscape.
The August 3rd episode featured a lineup of notable matches, including Mistico and Hologram taking on The Premier Athletes, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm in action, and a match between Kyle Fletcher and Brian Cage. Additionally, fans saw Claudio Castagnoli clash with Tomohiro Ishii and Lee Moriarty, while Thunder Rosa faced Taya Valkyrie. The main event pitted Darby Allin, Mark Briscoe, and FTR against The Undisputed Kingdom and The Beast Mortos.
Despite the strong lineup, the unusual time slot and stiff competition significantly affected the show’s performance. As AEW continues to grow its brand, managing scheduling conflicts and competition from other major events will be crucial to maintaining and expanding its viewership base.
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8/3 AEW Collision Sees Catastrophic Drop in Viewership and Ratings
