AEW Collision Viewership Drops on March 29 Following NCAA Boost – The March 29 episode of AEW Collision saw a significant decline in viewership, drawing 339,000 viewers on TNT, according to Wrestlenomics. This marks a steep drop from the previous two episodes, which aired immediately after NCAA Tournament games—March 22 garnered 554,000 viewers, while March 23 reached 584,000 viewers.
In the key 18-49 demographic, Collision posted a 0.09 rating, a decrease from 0.20 on March 22 and 0.22 on March 23.
The show was also available for streaming on Max, though no official viewership data has been reported. Further details on AEW’s performance on Max and TBS can be found here.
Key Segments and Matches
- The night opened with a promo by “Timeless” Toni Storm, but she was quickly attacked by Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne.
- Mercedes Moné secured a win over Robyn Renegade in a non-title match. Afterward, ROH Women’s World Champion Athena confronted Moné.
- Wheeler Yuta defeated Dax Harwood in a singles bout. Post-match, Harwood inadvertently shoved Cash Wheeler after a heated altercation with the referee.
- The main event featured the return of Jamie Hayter, who defeated Billie Starkz. After the match, Hayter and Athena had a tense staredown.
Top 5 Most-Viewed AEW Collision (March 29) YouTube Clips
- Athena confronts Mercedes Moné (158K views)
- AEW World Trios Title match buildup (127K views)
- Daniel Garcia and Adam Cole tension rises (92K views)
- Kevin Knight challenges Jay White (69K views)
- Julia Hart vs. Queen Aminata III – rubber match (88K views)
Analysis
The drop in Collision’s audience was expected after the inflated numbers from its NCAA Tournament lead-in. However, a drop to 339,000 viewers—one of the show’s lowest totals—raises concerns about its long-term standalone audience retention.
AEW Collision Viewership Drops on March 29 Following NCAA Boost
