Viewership Up 44% from USA Network, 18-49 Demo Matches Year-High
Summary
– NXT’s premiere on The CW Network averaged 895,000 viewers.
– Ratings in the 18-49 demo rose 36.8%, matching a year-high from October 2023.
– NXT’s overall viewership increased 4.4% compared to the same week in 2023.
Tuesday night marked a significant moment for WWE NXT as it debuted on The CW Network, and the ratings showed an impressive surge. The show averaged 895,000 viewers, an increase of 44.4% compared to its final episode on USA Network. This viewership marks NXT’s best performance since October 10, 2023, when it featured main roster stars and faced direct competition from AEW Dynamite.
The 18-49 demographic also saw a substantial boost, with the show pulling a 0.26 rating. This represents a 36.8% increase from the previous week and ties the highest rating in this category since that same October 2023 episode. The rise in ratings is particularly notable given that NXT went head-to-head with an MLB playoff game on ESPN, further highlighting the show’s strong performance.
Comparing this week’s numbers to the same period in 2023, NXT’s overall viewership grew by 4.4%, while the 18-49 demo rating jumped by 18.2%. These increases reflect NXT’s growing appeal and the success of its transition to The CW Network.
