AEW Collision Ratings Suffer Big Drop on August 16 – AEW Collision drew 286,000 viewers on TNT for its August 16 episode, according to the latest television ratings. The number reflects a drop from the August 9 broadcast, which averaged 423,000 viewers.
In the key 18–49 demographic, the August 16 edition scored a 0.06 rating, down from the previous week’s 0.08. Despite the decline, the show remained in its regular Saturday night time slot at 8 p.m. and aired as a taped broadcast.
The episode faced strong competition, going head-to-head with multiple sporting events including NFL pre-season coverage, the UFC 319 prelims on ESPN, and NASCAR. AEW Collision was also simulcast on HBO Max, though streaming viewership figures were not made available.
AEW has continued to use YouTube to expand its audience reach. The top five most-viewed Collision clips from the August 16 broadcast include:
- Highlights of Ace Austin making his AEW debut against Ricochet, drawing 180,000 views.
- The Hurt Syndicate addressing MJF drama and teasing potential Forbidden Door opponents, with 113,000 views.
- The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta) vs. JetSpeed highlights, reaching 89,000 views.
- Kris Statlander’s $100K Four-Way victory and Harley Cameron’s post-match save, pulling in 71,000 views.
- Juice Robinson vs. Bryan Keith highlights, with 51,000 views.
While ratings dipped from the prior week, AEW maintained notable digital engagement, with the Austin vs. Ricochet match leading the way in YouTube traction. The coming weeks will show whether Collision can rebound in traditional television viewership while maintaining its growing online presence.
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AEW Collision Ratings Suffer Big Drop on August 16
