The January 28, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite delivered a memorable night of action, including Tommaso Ciampa making his shocking debut on the show.

According to Dave Meltzer, AEW Dynamite averaged 653,000 viewers on TBS, up from 498,000 viewers the previous week. That marks a week-to-week increase of 155,000 viewers, translating to a 31.1% jump in total viewership.

The show also saw growth in the key P18–49 demographic, posting a 0.09 rating, up from 0.08 the prior week. The 0.01 increase represents a 12.5% gain in the crucial demo.

These numbers reflect traditional linear TV viewership only and do not include any streaming data from MAX or digital platforms.

AEW Dynamite January 28, 2026: Viewership and Highlights

This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite saw Tommaso Ciampa making his shocking debut as he confronted Mark Briscoe by answering his Open Challenge for the TNT Championship.

That’s not all, as it was announced during the broadcast that Samoa Joe is currently out of action due to an injury. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.

AEW Dynamite Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison

MetricJanuary 21, 2026January 28, 2026Change% Change
Total Viewers498,000653,000+155,000+31.1%
P18–49 Demo Rating0.080.09+0.01+12.5%

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Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

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