AEW Dynamite’s September 10, 2025 episode marked the end of an era as the promotion concluded its residency at the iconic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, and the show delivered a strong bounce back in TV viewership and ratings. According to Wrestlenomics and corroborated by multiple wrestling news sources including Fightful and PWTorch, the episode averaged 584,000 viewers on TBS, representing a significant 24% increase from the previous week’s 472,000 viewers[1][3][8]. The key demographic of adults aged 18-49 saw an uptick as well, with the show scoring a 0.12 rating compared to 0.11 the week prior[1][7].

Industry insiders credit this boost in ratings to AEW’s compelling storytelling climaxing in Philadelphia, notably the surprising heel turn of Daniel Garcia when he aligned with The Death Riders, which also became the most viewed AEW Dynamite highlight on YouTube with over 100,000 views[1][2]. The show also featured high-profile matches including a grudge match between Hangman Adam Page and Josh Alexander, and a brutal street fight between Toni Storm and Skye Blue—clips that garnered tens of thousands of additional views on AEW’s YouTube channel, further amplifying fan engagement that week[1][2].

This episode’s strong performance is remarkable given AEW Dynamite’s broader viewership trends this year. While the current 10-week average viewership remains around 625,000, this figure is still below the roughly 700,000 average seen in the same period last year and well under the 880,000 average a couple of years ago. Similarly, the key 18-49 demo rating of 0.12, though improved from the prior week, is lower than the 0.21 average a year ago and 0.31 from two years prior, highlighting ongoing challenges AEW faces in maintaining growth amidst a competitive television landscape[3].

According to sources close to AEW, the decision to end the 2300 Arena run was partly strategic as the promotion plans to expand its live-event footprint and television production to larger venues, catering to a growing national audience. “The 2300 Arena holds legendary status,” a WWE insider told WrestlingInc, “but AEW is evolving, and this final show was a perfect sendoff that energized both TV viewers and live fans. The company is looking forward to bigger stages ahead.”[8]

Despite the benefits from the nostalgia and high-stakes matches in Philadelphia, the overall trend indicates AEW must continue innovating to compete with WWE’s dominance and other entertainment options. Wrestling analyst Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics notes, “AEW’s ratings are experiencing typical fluctuations for a secondary national wrestling show. The recent spike shows fans respond to strong storylines and major venue dates, but consistent growth will require sustained storytelling and marketing efforts.”[5]

Beyond linear TV, AEW Dynamite’s simulcast on HBO Max since January 2025 has added an unquantified number of viewers, as streaming figures are not released publicly. This omits a potentially sizeable audience segment contributing to Dynamite’s total reach[3]. Moreover, AEW’s strong presence on digital platforms like YouTube, with highlight clips regularly drawing tens of thousands of views, demonstrates the company’s growing digital footprint and secondary engagement metrics that complement broadcast ratings[1][2].

In the weeks ahead, AEW is expected to leverage the momentum of the 2300 Arena finale by promoting upcoming marquee events and pushing major angles to retain viewer interest. Fightful’s post-show podcast analysis emphasized the importance of continued character development and the impact of surprise moments to maintain upward ratings trajectories[1].

Key Takeaways:

• AEW Dynamite’s Sept. 10 episode drew 584,000 viewers and a 0.12 rating in the 18-49 demo, up 24% from the previous week[1][3].
• The final show at the 2300 Arena featured high-profile matches and Daniel Garcia’s heel turn aligned with The Death Riders, top highlights both on TV and YouTube[1][2].
• Despite this increase, current viewership and demo ratings remain below historic levels from one and two years ago[3].
• Streaming figures on HBO Max are not publicly available but contribute an unseen audience segment[3].
• AEW is moving to larger venues after Philadelphia, aiming for broader national exposure[8].
• Wrestling business analysts underscore the need for sustained storytelling and marketing to achieve consistent ratings growth[5].

As AEW Dynamite bids farewell to the historic 2300 Arena, the company appears poised to embrace a new chapter in its pursuit of expanding wrestling’s national spotlight. Fans and industry watchers alike will be eager to see if upcoming AEW events can capitalize on this rebound and build a stronger foundation for the future.