CW episode posts strong gains after shocking closing angle
Summary
– WWE NXT viewership rose sharply on December 9 to 647,000 viewers
– The P18–49 demo increased to a 0.09 rating on The CW
– Ricky Saints turned heel by betraying Je’Von Evans in the main event angle
WWE NXT experienced a significant increase in viewership for its December 9, 2025, broadcast on The CW, driven by a major storyline development that concluded the show. The episode featured a dramatic heel turn by Ricky Saints that immediately sparked conversation among fans.
According to Programming Insider, NXT averaged 647,000 total viewers. That number represents a strong increase from the 532,000 viewers recorded on the December 2 episode. The P18–49 demographic rating also showed improvement, climbing to 0.09 from the prior week’s 0.08.
The episode’s closing moments played a key role in the surge. Je’Von Evans challenged Oba Femi for the NXT Championship and appeared on the verge of victory before interference changed the outcome. Ricky Saints pulled the referee out of the ring, allowing Femi to recover and retain the title.
The betrayal confirmed Saints’ heel turn and ended the show on a controversial note. While the numbers only reflect linear television viewership and do not include digital or streaming data, the jump suggests the angle resonated with viewers and brought added attention to the brand.
