Kenny Omegas long-awaited in-ring return didnt just deliver in the ringit delivered in the ratings too.
According to Wrestling Observer, Omegas match against Brian Cage on the January 15 episode of AEW Dynamite pulled in 831,000 viewers with a 0.19 rating in the key 18-49 demo, making it the most-watched segment of the night.
The first quarter-hour of Dynamite typically benefits from a lead-in boost thanks to The Big Bang Theory, but Omega vs. Cage still managed to dominate in key demos, including being the high point for womens viewership. Meanwhile, the Casino Battle Royal topped the charts for men 18-49 and overall 18-49, while Jon Moxley vs. Powerhouse Hobbs ranked as the second highest in that demographic.
While Dynamite as a whole averaged 679,000 viewers with a 0.18 rating, Omegas return clearly brought extra eyes to the product. The numbers also dont include MAX streaming viewership, meaning the actual total could be even higher.
With Will Ospreay making a surprise run-in after the match and tensions heating up between him and Omega, this could be just the beginning of another major draw for AEW.
What do you think of Kenny Omegas impact on Dynamites viewership? Should AEW push him even harder as their top star? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
