NXT outshines Dynamite as Bully Ray embraces “Demo God” title in a throwback episode
Summary
– WWE NXT draws 619,000 viewers, surpassing AEW Dynamite’s 523,000 in a head-to-head ratings battle
– Bully Ray, with Trick Williams and a surprise D-Von Dudley appearance, brings ECW nostalgia to NXT
– Ray celebrates the ratings win, calling himself a “Demo God” in a nod to Chris Jericho’s former AEW title
The November 6th ratings showdown between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite was one of the most anticipated battles of the week, with fans eager to see which show would come out on top. WWE NXT ultimately took the lead, capturing 619,000 viewers with a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demographic, compared to AEW Dynamite’s 523,000 viewers and a 0.16 rating. This marks another ratings victory for NXT, which has consistently edged out AEW in recent matchups.
A key highlight of the night was the ECW-inspired showdown, as Bully Ray and Trick Williams faced off against Ridge Holland and Ethan Page. The match saw a surprising twist when D-Von Dudley appeared to support Ray and Williams, adding to the nostalgic ECW energy that defined the night. Many fans credited this sense of nostalgia for giving NXT the ratings edge.
Following the victory, Bully Ray took to Twitter, sharing a photo with D-Von and Trick Williams and playfully referring to them as “Demo Gods.” This title nods to AEW’s Chris Jericho, who once called himself the “Demo God” when Dynamite dominated the ratings. Ray’s post underscored his satisfaction with NXT’s ratings performance and his role in the show’s success.
While AEW faces challenges in maintaining viewership, Ray is more than content with NXT’s triumph, seeing it as a personal win and a victory for the brand.
Demo Gods. 🤓 pic.twitter.com/hEUCQIJF0a
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) November 8, 2024
