AEW Collision aired live from the iconic Aragon Ballroom on July 26, 2025, drawing mixed results in its latest TV ratings. While total viewership declined slightly compared to the prior week, the show posted its best ratings in the key 18-49 demographic in weeks, signaling stronger engagement among younger fans.

According to Programming Insider and Wrestlenomics, the July 26 episode of AEW Collision averaged 327,000 viewers on TNT, marking a 6% decrease from the 348,000 viewers logged on July 19[1][2][3]. Despite this drop, the show’s 18-49 demographic rating increased to 0.08, up from 0.06 last week, representing its highest rating since early July and a 33% rise in this critical age group[1][2][4].

Collision ranked fifth among cable TV programs for the night in the 18-49 demo, finishing behind ESPN’s Savannah Bananas baseball game that led with a 0.16 rating[4]. The broadcast was also simulcast on HBO Max, but viewership numbers from the streaming platform remain unavailable[1][3].

This episode was headlined by two major title defenses. ROH Women’s Champion Athena successfully retained her title against Alex Windsor in a hard-fought main event, while Dustin Rhodes, the AEW TNT Champion, defeated Lee Moriarty in their singles match to keep his championship[1][3]. Both matches drew significant attention on AEW’s YouTube channel, with clips such as “AEW Remembers Hulk Hogan” amassing over 646,000 views shortly after airing[1].

Additional highlights included the Triangle of Madness trio—Julia Hart, Skye Blue, and Thekla—scoring a victory over Rachael Ellering, Mazzerati, and Laynie Luck, along with the Bang Bang Gang advancing in the AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament by defeating Big Bill and Bryan Keith[3].

According to sources close to WWE’s competitive landscape, the continued ratings improvement in the key demographic despite slight dips in overall viewership reflects AEW’s strategic focus on younger audiences and digital content integration. A WWE insider commented, “AEW’s growing footprint in the 18-49 demo is significant because it aligns with advertiser targets and the evolving media consumption habits of wrestling fans.” This shift is critical as wrestling promotions increasingly compete for viewer attention across traditional TV and streaming platforms[2].

However, compared to the same week in 2024, AEW Collision’s viewership has declined by approximately 14%, with the 18-49 demo rating down 33%. Wrestling Observer notes that this trend, although concerning, is offset by Collision’s current status as one of TNT’s top-performing Saturday programs in the wrestling genre[4].

Critically, the show’s delivery of high-profile championship matches and storyline progressions continues to drive fan conversations across social media and podcasts. Fightful highlights the enthusiastic responses to Toni Storm’s backstage intervention to save Alex Windsor during the ROH Women’s title match and Anthony Bowens answering Max Caster’s open challenge, moments that have gone viral among wrestling communities[1].

In conclusion, AEW Collision’s July 26 episode illustrated the dynamic nature of wrestling viewership in 2025. While total viewer numbers experienced a slight decline, the increase in key demo ratings and engagement with digital highlights points to a stable and promising fanbase. As AEW continues to develop compelling narratives and marquee matches, industry experts suggest this balance will be vital to sustaining and growing its audience.

Fans interested in detailed match results and upcoming storylines can visit official AEW channels and trusted wrestling news outlets such as WrestlingInc and Fightful for ongoing coverage.

This article incorporates data from Programming Insider, Wrestlenomics, Fightful, Wrestling Observer, and Wrestlezone reports as of July 29, 2025.