>>18542065>numbers stay good>AEW is profitable Summary of the Decline
The data indicates that while AEW has successfully expanded its number of events and its overall annual business, its core audience for weekly TV programming has been shrinking. The decline in TV ratings and weekly show attendance appears to be a sustained trend since the company's peak viewership in late 2021. Several factors have been cited by analysts and fans, including:
Booking and Storylines: Criticisms have been raised about inconsistent booking, storylines that lose momentum, and the over-saturation of talent.
Market Saturation: The company is now running multiple TV shows and touring more extensively, which can spread out the audience and lead to smaller crowds at each individual event.
Competition: The resurgence and "hotness" of WWE, particularly with the return of major stars and the creative success under new leadership, have drawn some fans back to the competition.
Talent Management: Issues with backstage drama and the departures of key figures have also been cited as contributing factors.
