The January 7, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite delivered a memorable night of action, including Andrade El Idolo making his shocking return to AEW television.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, AEW Dynamite averaged 516,000 viewers on TBS, up from the 398,000 viewers recorded on December 31, 2025, which was New Year’s Eve. In the key P18–49 demographic, the show earned a 0.08 rating, an increase from the 0.07 rating posted the previous week.
These numbers reflect traditional linear TV viewership only and do not include any streaming data from MAX or digital platforms.
AEW Dynamite January 7, 2026: Viewership and Highlights
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite saw Andrade El Idolo making his shocking return as he aligned himself with the Don Callis Family again by attacking the Young Bucks.
Willow Nightingale also ended up embarrassing Mercedes Moné in a TBS Title celebration segment, as Willow, Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander threw a cake in Mercedes’ face and did a conga dance around her.
AEW Dynamite Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | December 31, 2025 | January 7, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 398,000 | 516,000 | +118,000 | +29.6% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.07 | 0.08 | +0.01 | +14.3% |
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