New Year’s Evil delivers stronger numbers on The CW
Summary
– WWE NXT drew higher viewership on January 6 compared to the prior week
– Izzi Dame captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship
– Key demo rating saw a notable jump during New Year’s Evil
WWE NXT experienced an increase in viewership for its January 6, 2026, broadcast on The CW Network. The episode featured several headline moments, including a major championship change.
The show averaged 627,000 viewers, improving from the 604,000 viewers recorded the previous week. The P18–49 demographic also increased, climbing to a 0.10 rating after posting a 0.07 rating on the December 30 episode.
The January 6 broadcast was branded as NXT New Year’s Evil, an annual special that traditionally delivers higher-profile matches and storyline developments. The numbers reflect only linear television viewership and do not include digital or streaming totals.
One of the night’s biggest moments saw Izzi Dame answer Thea Hail’s open challenge. Dame dominated the match and walked away as the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
Elsewhere on the card, Jacy Jayne successfully retained the NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey. Jayne relied on outside interference to secure the victory, adding another controversial chapter to her title reign.
Overall, the combination of a themed event and title changes resonated with the audience, resulting in a week-to-week increase across key metrics.
