AEW Rampage is teetering on the edge of oblivion. Friday’s episode clocked in at a new all-time low, drawing just 172,000 viewers with a dismal 0.05 rating in the prized 18-49 demographic. These numbers not only broke the show’s previous records for worst ratings but plummeted a whopping 29% from the prior week’s 241,000 viewers, and a staggering 44% drop in the key demo. With Rampage consistently hovering near the 250,000 mark throughout October, this dip below the 200,000 threshold has amplified talks of an impending cancellation.
Adding fuel to the fire, Dave Meltzer reported last month on Wrestling Observer Radio that Rampage might soon be cut, thanks to AEW’s new TV deal with Warner Brothers Discovery. While it’s unclear if Rampage will survive until the end of 2024, these historic lows make it increasingly likely that AEW’s Friday night program could bow out sooner rather than later.
What’s Next for AEW’s Programming?
Though the show still managed a #26 ranking among primetime cable broadcasts in the 18-49 demo, the freefall in viewership and speculation about AEW’s TV lineup suggests Rampage could soon join the list of wrestling shows that met an untimely end. As fans await official news, the spotlight turns to Tony Khan and AEW’s upcoming programming decisions. Could another AEW show take Rampage’s slot, or will the company focus on strengthening Dynamite and Collision?