Numbers and Internal Reaction to AEW Grand Slam – AEW Grand Slam: Australia, which aired on a tape delay from Brisbane on February 15, 2025, attracted 502,000 viewers on TNT. The event kicked off with a major tag team match featuring Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay against Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher, a bout that helped the first quarter-hour surpass the one-million-viewer mark.
The show recorded a 0.21 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic, reinforcing AEW’s continued appeal among younger viewers. However, these figures only account for the traditional television audience and do not include additional viewers who watched via the MAX streaming platform, which carried the event live.
As noted, the event was a financial success, with Grand Slam: Australia becoming AEW’s third-highest live gate in company history, generating at least $1.3 million in revenue.
AEW sources at Dynamite indicated that Tony Khan and others within the company were pleased with the numbers. The strong lead-in and momentum heading into Grand Slam: Australia were seen as positive indicators for AEW’s current trajectory. Khan has also been particularly vocal about “AEW Collision“ experiencing one of its strongest stretches in recent months.
This event further highlighted AEW’s ability to navigate shifting time slots. Earlier in the year, AEW successfully retained a strong audience following College Football, proving that a delayed start can still result in a solid turnout. Warner Bros. Discovery officials have reportedly taken note of these trends and suggested that similar scheduling opportunities could arise in the future if they continue to benefit both parties.
Additionally, Khan has been a strong advocate for maximizing major television lead-ins, particularly the NBA All-Star Weekend, to further boost AEW’s reach. With AEW continuing to adjust and capitalize on strategic scheduling, future broadcasts may see even greater gains in viewership.
Numbers and Internal Reaction to AEW Grand Slam
