Ratings slide while the feud gains momentum before NXT Deadline
Summary
– NXT drew 532,000 viewers on December 2, marking a week-to-week decrease
– Key demo rating fell to 0.08 as the Paxley–Dame storyline escalated
– Ethan Page vs Mr. Iguana confirmed for NXT Deadline
WWE NXT delivered steady storyline movement on December 2, highlighted by the heated rivalry between Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame. Despite the rising tension, the episode recorded lower traditional viewership compared to the previous week.
Programming Insider reported that NXT averaged 532,000 total viewers on The CW Network. The previous episode drew 650,000 viewers, resulting in a noticeable drop. The P18–49 rating dropped to 0.08, following a 0.11 rating the week prior. These numbers represent linear television only and exclude any digital streaming performance.
Izzi Dame addressed the crowd to explain her recent betrayal of Tatum Paxley. Moments later, Paxley appeared on the screen and declared that she would deliver payback at NXT Deadline. Their feud gained stronger direction as both sides pushed the conflict forward.
The broadcast also confirmed that Ethan Page will defend the NXT North American Championship against Mr. Iguana at NXT Deadline. Additional matches and segments rounded out the episode, giving fans a clearer picture of the event ahead.
