Nielsen's new Big Data + Panel system is measuring lower TV ratings for wrestling programs, but Warner Bros. Discovery says AEW's live streams on HBO Max still aren't counted in those measurements.

Viewership data and analysis on the program in 15-minute segments

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time viewership.Thurst...

TV RATINGS AEW Collision on TNTSat, Oct. 4, 2025: 7:00 to 9:00 pm(PREEMPTED AIRING)226,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.03 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. Collision ranked #19 on cable for the night in P18-49. NOTE: The comparisons below include ratings data that was measured under the previous panel-only Nielsen methodology. The data for this episode was … Continue reading AEW Collision, Oct 4 on TNT: 226,000 viewers; 0.03 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis →

Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.

TV RATINGS WWE Smackdown on USA NetworkFri, Oct. 3, 2025: 8:00 to 10:00 pm1,030,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.23 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. Smackdown was #3 on cable and #4 across ca...

TV RATINGS WWE Raw on NetflixMon, Sep. 29, 20252,300,000 global views through 7 days Data from Netflix. Raw ranked #8 for the week globally among English language Netflix TV shows. Raw ranked #7 in the U.S. LIVE EVENTS Data from WrestleTix Monday, September 29, 2025Raleigh, NC at Lenovo CenterEstimated tickets distributed: 10,632 Market-to-market comparisons (Raleigh, NC): … Continue reading WWE Raw, Sep 29 on Netflix: 2,300,000 global views | TV ratings analysis →

Emanuel, who made the deal with Vince McMahon to form TKO, will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.

Nielsen's new Big Data + Panel system is measuring lower TV ratings for wrestling programs, but Warner Bros. Discovery says AEW's live streams on HBO Max still aren't counted in those measurements.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider to discuss Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for professional wrestling programs.

Viewership data and analysis on the program in 15-minute segments

TV RATINGS AEW Dynamite on TBSWed, Oct. 1, 2025: 8:00 to 10:30 pm465,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.09 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. Dynamite ranked #6 for the night on cable in P18-49. P2+ comparisons: P18-49 comparisons: Viewer counts for this week’s episode with the difference versus the median of the last 4 non-preemption episodes in … Continue reading AEW Dynamite, Oct 1 on TBS: 465,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis →

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Viewership data and analysis on the program in 15-minute segments

NOTE: The TV ratings data here is measured with Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel methodology, which complicates comparisons. Read my earlier post about what that means here. TV RATINGS WWE NXT on CWTue, Sep. 30, 2025: 8:00 to 10:00 pm572,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.10 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. P2+ comparisons: P18-49 comparisons: Viewer counts … Continue reading WWE NXT, Sep 30 on CW: 572,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis →

TV RATINGS AEW Collision on TNTSat, Sep. 27, 2025: 8:00 to 10:02 pm248,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.05 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. Collision ranked #9 for the night on cable in P18-49. P2+ comparisons: P18-49 comparisons: Viewer counts for this week’s episode with the difference versus the median of the last 4 non-preemption episodes in … Continue reading AEW Collision, Sep 27 on TNT: 248,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis →

TV RATINGS WWE Smackdown on USA NetworkFri, Sep. 26, 2025: 8:00 to 10:00 pm1,238,000 viewers (P2+)P18-49 rating: 0.35 Reported earlier by Programming Insider. Smackdown was #2 across both cable and broadcast for the night in P18-49. P2+ comparisons: P18-49 comparisons: Viewer counts for this week’s episode with the difference versus the median of the last … Continue reading WWE Smackdown, Sep 26 on USA Network: 1,238,000 viewers; 0.35 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis →

The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.

We're joined by Josh Nason. Plus, updates on the WWE shareholder lawsuit, and more.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes.Plus, Josh...

TV RATINGS WWE Raw on NetflixMon, Sep. 22, 20252,300,000 global views through 7 days Data from Netflix. Raw ranked #8 for the week globally among English language Netflix TV shows. Raw ranked #4 in the U.S. LIVE EVENTS Data from WrestleTix Monday, September 22, 2025Evansville, IN at Ford CenterEstimated tickets distributed: 6,159 Market-to-market comparisons (Evansville, IN): … Continue reading WWE Raw, Sep 22 on Netflix: 2,300,000 global views | TV ratings analysis →