NXT Holds Strong Above 800K Despite Competition

Summary

– NXT averaged 801,000 viewers on The CW, a 4.6% increase from last week

– The 18-49 demo rating dropped 10% to 0.18, marking its second-lowest of 2025

– Year-over-year, NXT’s total viewership is up 23.2%, though the audience is skewing older

WWE NXT maintained strong viewership on The CW, drawing 801,000 viewers—up 4.6% from the previous episode. While this marks the second-lowest total since January 14, the show has consistently surpassed 800K in three of the last four weeks.

However, the 18-49 demographic saw a decline, dropping 10% to a 0.18 rating. This drop came against tough competition from NBA and college basketball, which took the top two spots on cable with 0.34 and 0.31 ratings.

Compared to the same week in 2024, when NXT aired on USA Network, the show’s overall viewership is up 23.2%, while the 18-49 rating has increased by 5.9%. The numbers suggest an older audience is tuning in more frequently this year.