This week’s WWE NXT episode experienced a noticeable drop in ratings and total audience compared to last week, as it competed with the State of the Union address airing at 9 PM ET. The show registered a 0.08 rating in the key 18–49 demographic, attracting 589,000 viewers, marking declines of 11.1% and 20.8% respectively from the previous episode’s 0.09 rating and 744,000 viewers, according to Wrestlenomics.
Historical Context and Comparison to Prior Weeks
The current 0.08 demo rating ties as the lowest since the February 3 episode recorded the same figure. On total viewers, however, this week’s 589,000 remains above the lowest recent point seen on December 2, 2025, when 532,000 tuned in. Meanwhile, the State of the Union drew a massive combined audience of 32.6 million viewers across multiple channels, likely diverting viewer attention.
Impact of Nielsen’s Measurement Changes on Ratings Analysis
It is important to note that Nielsen updated its Big Data + Panel measurement system in late January, complicating direct comparison of current ratings to those measured prior to this change. Despite these adjustments, WWE NXT shows an average 2026 rating of 0.090 in the demo and 641,000 viewers, declining significantly from the 0.191 rating and 784,000 viewers during the same period in 2025. This shift reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining audience levels in a competitive broadcast environment.
