The landscape of All Elite Wrestling just got a lot more dangerous. Josh Alexander officially arrived on the AEW stage during the latest episode of Dynamite, entering the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament as the surprise Wild Card — and stepping right into battle with none other than “Hangman” Adam Page.
Alexander didn’t waste any time proving why he’s one of the most talked-about free agents in recent memory. He brought the fight to Page in a hard-hitting showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. Despite coming up short, Alexander’s AEW debut was anything but forgettable.
The match itself was a near-even war of attrition, with Page narrowly escaping a late-match flurry from the former IMPACT World Champion, including a close call with the C4 Spike and a dangerous ankle lock attempt. It wasn’t pretty, but Page managed to catch Alexander in a quick cradle pin for the win, punching his ticket to the tournament semi-finals against Kyle Fletcher.
But the real drama went down after the bell.
As Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher made their way out — signaling the continuation of Callis’ interest in Fletcher’s rise — all eyes were on the standoff between Fletcher and Page. That is, until Alexander struck. In a shocking post-match twist, “The Walking Weapon” blindsided Page, seemingly at the prompting of Callis, who was caught whispering in his ear just moments before the ambush.
Alexander didn’t stick around for long. He laid Page out and then quietly exited, leaving Callis and Fletcher to soak in the heat. The segment closed with Fletcher standing tall over a fallen Page, but the bigger question was clear: is Josh Alexander officially part of the Don Callis Family?
Alexander’s debut marks a significant chapter for the Canadian standout. After finishing up his six-year run with TNA earlier this year — a tenure that included two World Championship reigns, tag team gold alongside Ethan Page, and a run as X-Division Champion — Alexander’s free agent status had been a hot topic among wrestling insiders.
With appearances in NJPW, GCW, AAA, RevPro, and ROH also under his belt, Alexander arrives in AEW with a world-class pedigree. Now, with the AEW spotlight firmly on him — and possibly a powerful (and polarizing) ally in Don Callis — it looks like “The Walking Weapon” is ready to carve out a violent new path in the company.
JOSH ALEXANDER IS THE WILD CARD! He faces Hangman Adam Page RIGHT NOW in the #OwenHartCup!
AEW may be dealing with another unfortunate injury setback, as PAC appeared to suffer a significant injury during this week’s episode of Dynamite, live from Baltimore, MD.
The incident occurred during his highly anticipated matchup against Swerve Strickland. Multiple sources have reported that the injury seems to be centered around PAC’s right foot or ankle. The match, which had been delivering on expectations, came to a sudden halt following a buckle bomb from Strickland. Immediately afterward, PAC was seen clutching his lower leg in visible pain and rolled to the outside.
AEW medical personnel quickly checked on the former Trios Champion at ringside. Although PAC attempted to stay involved, it became clear he couldn’t continue, and he was helped to the back by officials. Swerve closed out the match swiftly with a kick followed by his signature Stomp to pick up the win.
At this time, AEW has yet to issue an official statement on the severity of the injury or PAC’s status going forward. The timing is especially rough considering PAC had just begun gaining momentum again after extended time off due to previous injuries.
Another AEW star is heading to the sidelines, as new reports confirm that Mark Davis sustained a broken foot during his match with Powerhouse Hobbs on the March 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.
The injury, which caused the bout to end abruptly, had remained somewhat of a mystery until Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer provided a key update. Meltzer noted that the Aussie Open powerhouse fractured his foot during the match, which is expected to keep him out of in-ring action for at least a couple of months.
While AEW has yet to issue an official statement, there’s reportedly been backstage talk about keeping Davis visible on TV during his recovery — possibly in a non-wrestling or background role — to maintain his presence and keep momentum going for Aussie Open.
This injury comes at a tough time for Davis, who, alongside Kyle Fletcher, had been gaining traction as part of AEW’s tag team division. With Fletcher recently making solo appearances, it’ll be interesting to see how AEW handles Davis’ absence and whether Fletcher continues to work singles matches in the meantime.
No firm return date has been confirmed, but based on current expectations, fans may not have to wait too long to see Davis back on his feet — and back in the ring.
Since AEW made its streaming debut on Max at the start of 2024, the promotion has gained a significant boost in total viewership—though exact numbers have been difficult to track. However, a new report suggests that AEW Dynamite has been pulling in impressive figures when factoring in its audience from both Max and TBS.
According to B.J. Bethel of SEScoops, AEW’s flagship weekly show has been averaging around 500,000 viewers on Max, on top of its traditional TV audience on TBS. When combined, this puts Dynamite’s total viewership over 1 million per episode, with some weeks reaching as high as 1.2 million viewers. Max reportedly calculates its numbers using Live-Plus-1 ratings, meaning it accounts for both live streams and those who watch within 24 hours. Additionally, Dynamite has been racking up about 60 million minutes watched per episode, even outperforming some major hockey broadcasts on the streaming platform.
AEW’s TV Ratings vs. WBD’s Perspective
While Dynamite’s cable ratings had seen a dip in recent months, the March 19 episode delivered the show’s highest TV viewership of the year. Despite internet chatter about ratings concerns, it seems Warner Bros. Discovery remains supportive of AEW’s programming. Andrew Zarian of Fightful’s Wrestling Beyond the Bell reported that WBD officials aren’t fazed by fluctuations in traditional TV ratings, saying the network remains happy with AEW’s performance.
Collision on the Rise, Thanks to Basketball Lead-Ins
Although Bethel’s report didn’t include Max numbers for AEW Collision, the Saturday night show has been making strides on TNT. The recent “Slam Dunk” special episodes, which had college basketball as a lead-in, saw Collision register its best numbers since December 2024. The strong sports crossover audience seems to have provided a temporary boost, further solidifying AEW’s growing presence on Turner networks.
With AEW continuing to expand its reach across both traditional cable and streaming platforms, the company seems to be settling into a strong and sustainable viewership model—one that may be less reliant on Nielsen ratings moving forward.
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