The wrestling world just got a harsh reality checkand Dave Meltzer isnt sugarcoating it. According to the veteran analyst, both WWE and AEW are watching their ratings nosedive, and its a clear sign the so-called wrestling boom has officially peaked.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer addressed the concerning viewership trends for every major wrestling show. With Garrett Gonzales by his side, Meltzer broke down how shows across the board are sufferingno matter the brand or night of the week. The drop isnt just badits historic.
Garrett asked the question on everyones mindis the boom period over? Meltzer didnt hesitate to give his verdict.
And its not just wrestling feeling the impact. Meltzer pointed out that UFC viewership is also dipping, showing a broader trend in how fans are tuning out across combat sports in general.
Meltzer made it clear this isnt the end of wrestling by any meansbut fans, networks, and executives might want to stop pretending this is still the growth era.
With record-low ratings hitting WWE SmackDown, RAW, AEW Collision, Dynamite, and even NXTall in the same spanits clear something has shifted in the viewing habits of wrestling fans.
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