The August 27, 2025 edition of AEW Dynamite featured multiple standout moments, most notably the long-awaited return of HOOK to AEW television. His surprise appearance after an extended absence sparked a strong reaction from fans—and the show’s ratings reflected that buzz.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, AEW Dynamite on TBS averaged 585,000 viewers, which is an increase from the 565,000 viewers drawn by the August 20 episode—an improvement of 3.5% week-over-week.
In the P18–49 key demographic, Dynamite earned a 0.17 rating, slightly up from the 0.16 rating recorded the previous week. This minor increase signals that the show held steady with its core audience, even as total viewership saw a modest bump.
AEW Dynamite August 27, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite saw HOOK making his shocking return to AEW programming as he immediately choked out Wheeler Yuta, making it clear he plans to get revenge on the Death Riders.
It was also confirmed that Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will be squaring off against FTR at the All Out pay-per-view next month. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
AEW Dynamite Ratings Comparison – August 27 vs. August 20, 2025
| Metric | August 20, 2025 | August 27, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 565,000 | 585,000 | +3.5% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.16 | 0.17 | +0.01 |
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