1/28 AEW Dynamite Viewership Jumps After Ciampa Debut

1/28 AEW Dynamite Viewership Jumps After Ciampa Debut – The January 28 episode of AEW Dynamite drew an average of 653,000 viewers on TBS, showing a significant increase from the previous week. The prior episode averaged 498,000 viewers, meaning Dynamite gained 155,000 viewers week to week. That rise represents a 31.1 percent increase in total viewership.

Dynamite also posted growth in the key P18–49 demographic. The show recorded a 0.09 rating in the demo, up from a 0.08 rating the week before. The 0.01 increase translates to a 12.5 percent gain in the demographic most closely tracked by advertisers.

As with standard Nielsen reporting, these figures reflect traditional linear television viewership only. The numbers do not include streaming data from MAX or viewership from digital platforms, meaning the total audience across all formats may be higher.

The January 28 episode featured several notable moments that may have contributed to the jump in viewership. One of the most talked-about developments was the surprise debut of Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa appeared during the broadcast to answer Mark Briscoe’s Open Challenge for the TNT Championship, confronting Briscoe and immediately establishing himself as a major new presence on AEW television. The appearance marked Ciampa’s first AEW showing following his departure from WWE and generated immediate attention.

In addition to Ciampa’s debut, the broadcast included an injury update that could impact future programming. It was announced during the show that Samoa Joe is currently out of action due to an injury. No timetable for his return was provided, but the announcement clarified his absence from ongoing storylines and added another layer of significance to the episode.

Beyond those headline moments, Dynamite continued to advance multiple stories throughout the night, contributing to a show that saw stronger audience retention compared to the previous week. The combination of a high-profile debut, important roster updates, and ongoing story development aligned with the noticeable increase in both overall viewers and the P18–49 demographic.

The week-to-week growth stands out following a lower number the prior week and reflects a positive rebound for AEW on TBS heading into the next round of programming.

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