The weekly ratings for AEW Dynamite and Collision are always a big topic of discussion among fans and now Tony Khan has admitted he doesnt know the streaming numbers for the shows.
While speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Tony Khan was asked for an honest assessment of AEWs ratings and attendance. He said he doesnt have all the DVR or streaming numbers, especially since many fans now watch through HBO Max.
On TBS, AEW Dynamite drew about 600,000 viewers and ranked in the top 10 on cable for the night. With that and what he expects from streaming, he believes more people watched than last years Blood & Guts.
Khan stated that he doesnt have the exact streaming data and doesnt know the total number of viewers. But since it was AEWs most-watched show on TBS in months, he assumes it was also one of their strongest streaming nights.
Khan compared it to sports, where streaming numbers arent always fully available, but noted that platforms like the NFL have shown that streaming audiences are growing. For AEW, TBS remains the core platform on Wednesdays and streaming continues to expand, especially among younger viewers.
Traditional TV ratings still matter, but streaming on HBO Max is becoming a big part of AEWs audience, especially for younger viewers who watch online instead of on cable. Until full streaming numbers are shared more openly, fans and analysts will keep debating how many people are really watching AEW Dynamite and Collision, so it wont change anytime soon.
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