December 16 episode sees viewership slide on The CW
Summary
– WWE NXT drew 607,000 viewers on December 16
– Ratings declined from the previous week in total viewers and demo
– Thea Hail captured the Women’s North American Title in a controversial finish
The December 16, 2025, episode of WWE NXT saw a noticeable decline in viewership despite featuring a major title change. The broadcast aired on The CW Network and included several high-profile matches and storyline developments.
According to data from Programming Insider, the episode attracted 607,000 total viewers and posted a 0.08 rating in the P18–49 demographic. Those figures represent a drop from the December 9 episode, which drew 647,000 viewers and earned a 0.09 demo rating.
The numbers reflect only traditional linear television viewership and do not account for streaming or digital audiences through The CW’s platforms. As with many wrestling broadcasts, total engagement could be higher when factoring in delayed and online viewing.
A key highlight of the night was Thea Hail defeating Blake Monroe to win the NXT Women’s North American Championship. The match ended in controversy due to a botched finish, which quickly became a topic of discussion among fans.
The episode also featured a Fatal 4-Way match to determine the number one contender for the NXT Championship. Dion Lennox, Myles Borne, Joe Hendry, and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater competed, with Slater emerging victorious to earn a future title shot against Oba Femi.
While the card delivered several notable moments, the ratings dip highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining week-to-week audience growth. WWE will look ahead to upcoming episodes to see if momentum rebounds following the latest developments.
