AEW Dynamite Pushes Kris Statlander Following Well-Received Anniversary Show Angle

Recent WWE "Friday Night SmackDown" events have featured notable appearances by NXT stars like Je'Von Evans and the NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState, with matches and contract signings highlighting upcoming storylines, including a champion vs. champion match between Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer. Meanwhile, AEW has been advancing storylines such as Kris Statlander's refusal to join the Death Riders, setting up a major push for her as AEW Women's World Champion, and the surprise return of Andrade El Idolo, following his WWE release amid wellness policy violations. In the broader wrestling industry, Nielsen's recent change to a "Big Data + Panel" ratings measurement system has significantly impacted reported viewership numbers for WWE and AEW programs, complicating direct comparisons with past ratings, especially for younger-skewing audiences. This new methodology integrates traditional panel data with streaming and smart device data, generally resulting in lower reported ratings and creating challenges for assessing wrestling show popularity accurately. Fans and analysts are advised to consider these measurement changes when evaluating current wrestling television ratings. These developments reflect both evolving wrestling narratives and the shifting landscape of media measurement in professional wrestling.