NXT Faces Tough Competition Against NBA on TNT
Summary
– WWE NXT averaged 766,000 viewers on The CW, down 7.4 percent from last week
– The 18-49 demo rating rose to 0.20, up 5.3 percent, tying its third-highest since October
– The show competed with Celtics vs. Cavaliers on TNT, which led cable with 1.308 million viewers and a 0.42 demo rating
Tuesday night’s WWE NXT episode saw a decline in total viewership, averaging 766,000 viewers on The CW. This marks a 7.4 percent drop from last week and is the lowest audience for the show in 2025 so far.
However, NXT saw a positive trend in the key 18-49 demographic, scoring a 0.20 rating. That’s a 5.3 percent increase from the previous week and tied for the third-highest rating in the demo since October 8.
The show faced stiff competition from the NBA, as the Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game on TNT led cable with 1.308 million viewers and a 0.42 rating in the 18-49 demo.
Despite the drop in total viewers, NXT’s year-over-year performance remains strong. Compared to the same week in 2024, overall viewership is up 17.9 percent, while the 18-49 rating has increased by 5.3 percent.
