AEW Dynamite Ratings Report for October 21, 2026
The October 21 episode of AEW Dynamite took place in Coral Gables, Florida, following the WrestleDream 2026 pay-per-view. Ilja Dragunov made his in-ring debut against Mike Bailey, while Mark Davis and Jake Doyle secured a title shot for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Additionally, Queen Aminata earned a chance at the AEW TBS Championship by defeating Maya World.
In terms of viewership, the episode averaged 661,000 viewers, reflecting an 8% decrease from the previous week's 715,000 viewers. This figure also fell 12% below the four-week average of 752,000 viewers. However, the averages for October 2026 and the third quarter of 2026 showed significant increases of 42% and 39% respectively compared to the same periods last year. The ratings do not include those who streamed the show on HBO MAX.
On a more positive note, the show achieved a 0.15 rating in key demographics, a 7% increase from the previous week, aligning with the four-week average. The October 2026 and third quarter averages also stood at 0.15, marking a 67% rise from last year. In the 18-49 demographic, only the NBA on ESPN and the WNBA playoffs ranked higher. The main event featuring Dragunov and Bailey ranked second in the 25-54 demographic for its time slot.
