AEW's debut draws 1.409 million viewers, NXT draws 891K viewers

[BestSportsEntertainer]

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In the 18-49 demo, AEW doubled NXT's rating and was the #2nd highest rated show behind only the MLB playoffs.

Big win for AEW and a great number for NXT.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

This means one thing:

The Fed is Dead!!

[smarkmouth]

I'm rooting for AEW to succeed, and as much as I'm indifferent to ratings I have to admit I'm surprised. Even more surprising, NXT on it's unopposed debut only pulled in 1.2 million.

Very curious how much both companies will retain, but it's worth noting that AEW is getting mainstream press that Vince salivates over. It's little things, but it's there.

[smarkmouth]

This is also pretty cool. Via the Observer;

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGAJPdxU4AAqhVR?format=jpg&name=small

I can confirm about the advertising. Canadian fans were waiting with baited breath for an announcement and only got one Tuesday. Hell, even the guide on Wednesday said that timeslot was occupied by soccer. Good stuff!