Wrestlenomics reports that the last episode before WrestleDream attracted an average of 855,000 viewers, scoring an 18-49 demographic rating of 0.28.
This marks roughly a 13% decrease from the previous week’s Grand Slam special, which pulled in an average of 984,000 viewers. The episode on September 27th also witnessed a decline in viewership within the key demographic, compared to Grand Slam Dynamite’s 0.36 rating.
The episode featured several segments building up to the WrestleDream pay-per-view, set for Sunday, October 1st. Unexpected developments led to adjustments in the card, notably changing a headline match.
Adam Cole and MJF were set to defend the Ring of Honor Tag Team Championships against The Righteous at WrestleDream. However, an injury to Cole’s ankle at Grand Slam means the duo cannot team up. Displaying his transformed character, MJF chose to go ahead with a handicap match to defend the titles at WrestleDream.
Adding to the intrigue, the episode concluded with a mysterious assault on Jay White backstage. The attackers’ identities were left undisclosed, with the group’s leader donning the devil mask associated with MJF.
Technical Glitches Mar AEW Dynamite Broadcast Viewers encountered audio and visual disturbances during the September 27th airing of Dynamite, including a total blackout towards the conclusion of the episode. Tony Khan extended apologies via social media, attributing the issues to TBS’s new system, and clarified that only broadcasts within the United States were impacted.
