AEW Collision Viewership: NBA Boosts Ratings – May 31
- The May 31 episode of "AEW Collision" on TNT experienced a notable boost in viewership, drawing 504,000 viewers.
- This represents a notable increase from the 353,000 viewers recorded on May 22, when "Collision" aired on a Thursday night on TBS due to scheduling adjustments.
- YouTube highlights from the May 31 "AEW Collision" episode included:
AEW Collision‘s viewership skyrocketed too 504,000 on May 31, a significant leap directly attributed to the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals led-in. The strategic scheduling and the “Inside The NBA” broadcast created a powerful platform for the wrestling program to thrive. The key 18-49 demographic saw impressive gains, reaching a 0.18 rating, a substantial increase from the previous week. With highlights like the Ospreay vs. Strickland confrontation drawing massive YouTube views, the episode proved a hit. News Directory 3 confirms the wrestling community is abuzz. Now that viewership metrics get a jumpstart, can AEW keep the surge going into Fyter Fest and beyond? Discover what’s next for the wrestling outfit.
‘AEW Collision’ viewership Soars After NBA Lead-In
Updated June 03, 2025
The May 31 episode of “AEW Collision” on TNT experienced a notable boost in viewership, drawing 504,000 viewers. This surge followed Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and the “Inside The NBA” broadcast, leading to an approximate 11:45 p.m.start time for the wrestling program.
This represents a notable increase from the 353,000 viewers recorded on May 22, when “Collision” aired on a Thursday night on TBS due to scheduling adjustments. Among the 18-49 demographic, “AEW Collision” achieved a 0.18 rating, up from the previous week’s 0.08.The NBA lead-in, with “Inside The NBA” attracting 3.03 million viewers and a 0.95 demo rating, provided a strong platform for AEW despite the late hour.
YouTube highlights from the May 31 “AEW Collision” episode included:
- Will Ospreay & Swerve Strickland confrontation (106,000 views)
- Toni Storm saves Mina Shirakawa (86,000 views)
- FTR challenges Atlantis Jr. & Templario (77,000 views)
- Don Callis Family vs. Paragon & Tomohiro Ishii (67,000 views)
- Claudio Castagnoli vs. Komander (65,000 views)
Despite the unusual start time, “AEW Collision” capitalized on the sports programming lead-in, capturing a substantial portion of the late-night audience. This positive trend in both overall viewership and the key demographic provides AEW with momentum heading into Fyter Fest and Worlds Collide weekend.
What’s next
AEW looks to maintain its increased viewership as it heads towards its next major events, leveraging its stars and storylines to continue building momentum.