February 3 episode sees week-to-week decline on The CW despite major title change
Summary
– WWE NXT averaged 629,000 viewers on February 3
– Viewership fell 45,000 compared to the prior week
– P18–49 demo rating remained flat at 0.08
The February 3, 2026, episode of WWE NXT featured a major moment as Joe Hendry captured the NXT Championship in a high-profile ladder match. Despite the headline-worthy title change, overall television viewership moved in the opposite direction.
According to Programming Insider, NXT averaged 629,000 viewers on The CW Network. That total marked a decrease from the January 27 episode, which drew 674,000 viewers. The drop represents a 45,000-viewer decline week to week.
In the P18–49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.08 rating. That figure remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating stability among younger adult viewers despite the overall dip in total audience.
The episode itself delivered several notable developments beyond the championship win. Joe Hendry emerged victorious from a seven-man ladder match to secure the NXT Title, a result positioned as a defining moment in his rise on the brand.
Elsewhere on the show, Tony D’Angelo outlined the strategy behind his return to NXT television, framing his comeback as a calculated move planned well in advance. Multiple storylines advanced throughout the broadcast as the brand continued its weekly momentum.
The reported numbers reflect only linear television viewership on The CW Network. Streaming and digital viewership through The CW’s platforms were not included in the totals.
