AEW Dynamite Breaks Records with Thanksgiving Eve Episode

High Viewership Despite Suspensions

The live Thanksgiving Eve episode of AEW Dynamite achieved its highest viewership of the year, with 898,000 viewers tuning in and a 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This is a significant increase from the previous week's 782,000 viewers and 0.28 rating. The show also averaged 858,000 viewers and a 0.29 in the 18-49 demographic, its highest since October 17.

CM Punk and Elite Suspensions

The show's success is particularly notable considering that it came without CM Punk or The Elite, who were suspended after a backstage altercation. Punk and The Elite are some of AEW's biggest stars, and their absence could have been expected to hurt the show's ratings.

Samoa Joe's Debut

One of the highlights of the show was the debut of Samoa Joe, who defeated Juice Robinson. Joe is a former WWE Champion and his addition to the AEW roster is a major coup for the company. Joe's debut is likely to have helped boost the show's ratings.

Positive Outlook

The success of the Thanksgiving Eve episode is a positive sign for AEW. The company has been facing some challenges in recent months, including the suspensions of Punk and The Elite. However, the show's high ratings suggest that AEW is still a force to be reckoned with in the pro wrestling world.