Slight ratings bump as Trick Williams and Ricky Saints chaos closes the show
Summary
– WWE NXT drew 527,000 viewers on October 28, up slightly from last week
– The 0.07 demo rating remained unchanged, tied for the show’s lowest in history
– Episode featured Sol Ruca forfeiting her title and a major Trick Williams–Ricky Saints brawl
The October 28, 2025, episode of WWE NXT featured a night of heated confrontations, title drama, and a modest increase in viewership. According to Programming Insider, the show averaged 527,000 viewers on The CW Network, up just 2,000 from the previous week’s 525,000. The key P18–49 demographic rating held steady at 0.07, tying the show’s all-time low but signaling stability after recent declines.
The episode’s biggest storyline centered on Trick Williams and Ricky Saints, whose ongoing feud escalated throughout the night. The two clashed multiple times before the chaos spilled into the main event segment. Their rivalry reached such intensity that Ava later announced a Last Man Standing Match for two weeks from now.
Elsewhere on the broadcast, Sol Ruca officially forfeited her championship due to injury, leaving the Speed Division without a titleholder once again. Kelani Jordan also defended the TNA Knockouts Title controversially, using the championship belt to defeat Jordynne Grace in a moment that left fans debating the finish online.
While the slight bump in viewers marks a small win, NXT continues to hover near record-low numbers for its key demographic. Still, the mix of high emotion, cross-promotional intrigue, and heated rivalries kept the show’s core audience engaged heading into November.
