AEW Dynamite Viewership Increases On 4/30, Demo Also Rises
According to Wrestlenomics, 629,000 viewers watched the show on Wednesday night, and the show drew a 0.16 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is up from last week's episode, when 521,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week's episode, which drew a 0.14 rating in the same demographic.
Viewership for Wednesday's show on MAX is unknown at this time.
What happened on AEW Dynamite this week?
This week's show kicked off with Kazuchika Okada, Ricochet, and the Young Bucks defeating Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight, Speedball Mike Bailey, and Kenny Omega in an eight-man tag match.
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Nick Wayne defeated Jay Lethal to retain the Ring of Honor World Television Championship.
In women's action, Timeless Toni Storm defeated Miyu Yamashita in an Eliminator match.
The main event of the show saw Hangman Page defeat Kyle Fletcher in the semi-finals of the Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament. Hangman will face Will Ospreay in the finals at Double or Nothing.
READ MORE: Huge Stipulation Announced For AEW World Title Match at Beach Break
What did you think of AEW Dynamite this week overall? What was your favorite match or segment? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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