The first episode of AEW Collision to directly compete with WWE has suffered in the ratings.
As reported by Wrestlenomics, the August 5th episode drew an average viewership of 417,000. As the July 29th episode of Collision drew an average audience of 739,000, the drop in viewers calculates to approximately 43.6%.
AEW Collision, Saturday on TNT (8-10pm), going head-to-head against WWE Summerslam on Peacock:
— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) August 8, 2023
417,000 viewers
P18-49 rating: 0.13
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In regards to key demographic viewership, Collison obtained a rating of 0.13, also down from the 0.27 rating from the previous week.
With Money in the Bank back in July being broadcast from the UK, this has been the first true test for Collision, going up against a major WWE show alongside other entertainment. Even though WWE is not entirely the cause for the low rating, it does represent a coincidentally sharp decline.
Along with SummerSlam as competition, Collision would also air alongside the boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz
Collision saw new matches be made official for the upcoming AEW All in pay-per-view.
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