2024 Final Viewership Numbers & Key Demo Ratings Analysis – In 2024, wrestling fans witnessed intriguing shifts in viewership trends across major shows. WWE and AEW continue to dominate the television wrestling landscape, each with their own narrative regarding ratings and audience retention. Here, we analyze the average viewership and key demo ratings for WWE RAW, WWE SmackDown, WWE NXT, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and AEW Rampage.
WWE RAW
2024 Viewership Average: 1.649 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.51 per episode
Episodes: 52
WWE RAW, which has been a fixture on Mondays for years, maintained a solid performance in 2024. The average viewership across 52 episodes was approximately 1.649 million viewers, accompanied by an average key demo rating of 0.51. Despite some fluctuations, especially during periods of intense competition, RAW remains a powerhouse in wrestling programming. With ongoing storyline developments, including the ongoing dominance of major stars like Cody Rhodes, the show continues to be a key anchor for WWE.
WWE SmackDown
2024 Viewership Average: 2.132 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.59 per episode
Episodes: 53
Despite the challenges following its transition from FOX to USA Network on September 13, 2024, WWE SmackDown’s overall performance for the year is noteworthy. The show saw a drop of around 800,000 viewers after the move, which impacted its average viewership. However, the numbers for 2024 were still excellent, with an average viewership of approximately 2.132 million viewers and a key demo rating of 0.59. SmackDown’s consistent ability to deliver captivating storylines and the star power of Roman Reigns, along with major moments like Bloodline’s storyline progression, helped keep the show in a strong position.
WWE NXT
2024 Viewership Average: 0,614 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.16 per episode
Episodes: 54
WWE NXT’s performance in 2024 continues to strengthen its position as the third WWE show. Averaging 0.614 million viewers and a key demo rating of 0.16, NXT shows promising growth. Though it is smaller in comparison to the main WWE shows, it’s noteworthy that NXT’s viewership is closer to AEW Dynamite’s numbers, highlighting the brand’s growing appeal.
AEW Dynamite
2024 Viewership Average: 0,694 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.24 per episode
Episodes: 52
AEW Dynamite continues to be the flagship show of AEW, averaging 0.694 million viewers and a key demo rating of 0.24 across 52 episodes. While AEW’s viewership is solid, it remains significantly behind WWE SmackDown, especially in the key demo. However, Dynamite remains a fan-favorite, drawing attention with its exciting matches, significant rivalries, and a roster of top-tier talent.
AEW Collision
2024 Viewership Average: 0,385 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.11 per episode
Episodes: 46
AEW Collision’s viewership took a sharp decline in 2024, averaging just 0.385 million viewers and a key demo rating of 0.11. These numbers are a drastic drop compared to 2023 and raise concerns about the show’s future. If these trends continue, the fate of AEW Collision could mirror that of AEW Rampage, which was canceled due to poor ratings. The decrease in viewership for Collision has placed it under scrutiny, and its future on AEW’s programming roster is uncertain.
AEW Rampage
2024 Viewership Average: 0,297 million viewers per episode
2024 18-49 Key Demographic Rating Average: 0.10 per episode
Episodes: 52
Once considered a promising addition to AEW’s lineup, Rampage has been canceled after struggling to gain substantial viewership. With an average viewership of 0.297 million viewers and a key demo rating of 0.10, AEW Rampage failed to capture the attention of the audience despite its strong start. Rampage’s cancellation has led to concerns about the viability of AEW’s other weekly programs, particularly Collision, which is experiencing similar challenges.
Key Takeaways
- WWE SmackDown: Despite the post-move dip in viewers, SmackDown’s 2024 numbers remain strong, averaging over 2 million viewers and a solid key demo rating. The show continues to be WWE’s top performer, even with the network change.
- WWE NXT: While still behind RAW and SmackDown, NXT’s numbers are encouraging, closing the gap with AEW Dynamite in terms of viewership and key demo.
- AEW Dynamite: Although still AEW’s leading show, Dynamite lags behind WWE SmackDown, and it has yet to reach the viewership numbers that would challenge WWE’s dominance.
- AEW Collision & Rampage: Both shows face uncertain futures. Collision has dropped sharply from its initial viewership, and Rampage’s cancellation is a cautionary tale for AEW’s other programming.
Overall, WWE’s flagship shows continue to maintain a dominant hold over the wrestling landscape, with SmackDown’s 2024 performance being particularly impressive despite the earlier network move. AEW faces challenges, particularly with the drastic drop in Collision’s numbers and the end of Rampage, but its core show, Dynamite, remains a consistent draw for wrestling fans.
The future of wrestling viewership is certainly evolving. WWE’s move to Netflix for RAW is expected to have a significant impact, potentially regaining some of the viewership leadership that SmackDown temporarily took over after its move to the USA Network. With the switch to a streaming platform, WWE may see a shift in how their audience consumes content, potentially reaching a broader, younger demographic that gravitates toward on-demand viewing.
On the AEW side, the introduction of a new show, Shockwave, is creating buzz. This could provide AEW with a unique opportunity to engage new audiences while diversifying its content portfolio. Depending on how AEW develops and promotes this new series, it could become a game-changer in terms of viewership and demographics, helping to increase their presence in the competitive wrestling landscape.
It will be exciting to see how these shifts impact the ratings and how both WWE and AEW continue to adapt to changes in media consumption habits.
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