Despite NBA Competition, NXT Draws Higher Viewership Numbers
Summary
– The May 21 episode of NXT garnered 654,000 viewers, up from 567,000 on May 14.
– The 18-49 demographic rating slightly dipped to 0.17 from 0.18.
– NXT competed with the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, which drew 6.4M viewers and a 2.06 rating.
The May 21 episode of NXT saw a notable increase in viewership, drawing 654,000 viewers, according to Wrestlenomics. This marks a significant rise from the 567,000 viewers recorded for the May 14 episode. Despite this positive trend in overall viewership, the show experienced a slight dip in the key 18 to 49 demographic, posting a 0.17 rating compared to the 0.18 rating from the previous week.
The latest episode of NXT faced stiff competition, airing head-to-head with Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, which featured the Celtics against the Pacers. The basketball game dominated the evening with an average of 6.4 million viewers and a 2.06 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, highlighting the challenge for NXT to maintain its audience.
Top Five Most Viewed NXT Videos (5/21) On YouTube:
1. Lola Vice shakes off Shayna Baszler in a post-match attack (64K views)
2. FULL SEGMENT: Je’Von Evans helps Trick Williams fight off Gallus (63K views)
3. Wes Lee and Joe Coffey simultaneously pin Josh Briggs (50K views)
4. The O.C. destroy Nathan Frazer & Axiom after the NXT Tag Title Match (47K views)
5. Full NXT Highlights (39K views)
The top YouTube videos from the May 21 episode reflect the exciting moments that captivated the audience, with the post-match attack involving Lola Vice and Shayna Baszler drawing the highest views at 64,000. This is followed closely by Je’Von Evans assisting Trick Williams in a brawl with Gallus, which garnered 63,000 views.
While NXT’s ratings in the key demographic saw a minor decline, the overall increase in viewership is a positive indicator of the show’s growing popularity and engagement. With compelling storylines and intense matches, NXT continues to captivate wrestling fans despite tough competition from major sports events.
