October 21 episode records lowest numbers since move to CW Network
Summary
– WWE NXT drew 525,000 viewers on October 21, down 23.9% from last week
– The P18–49 demo fell to 0.07, tying the lowest in NXT history
– Episode featured the contract signing between Ricky Saints and Trick Williams
WWE NXT’s October 21 episode saw a notable decline in viewership despite delivering a packed night of storylines and matches. According to PWTorch, the show averaged 525,000 viewers on the CW Network, a sharp drop from the 690,000 viewers recorded on October 14. This marks NXT’s lowest total since its CW debut in October 2024.
The 18–49 demographic also fell significantly, scoring a 0.07 rating compared to last week’s 0.12. That figure ties the all-time low for the brand’s demo performance. The decline coincided with the NBA’s Opening Night, which featured the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Houston Rockets, drawing major competition for the same time slot.
The episode was highlighted by a chaotic contract signing between NXT Champion Ricky Saints and Trick Williams ahead of their Halloween Havoc clash. The segment ended in a violent brawl with Saints putting Williams through a table to close the show.
Elsewhere on the card, Mr. Iguana made his surprise return alongside LA Parka, announcing their tag team match against Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans for Halloween Havoc. Despite strong storyline development, the ratings dip suggests that outside sports competition heavily impacted viewership.
