WWE NXT experienced a notable WWE NXT viewership drop on September 23, coinciding with a surprise invasion by the TNA Wrestling roster. The episode aired on CW and featured unexpected developments that disrupted the show’s main event.
Ratings Decline Following TNA Roster’s Disruption
According to Wrestlenomics, the Tuesday broadcast attracted an average of 617,000 viewers, marking a decline from the previous week’s 737,000 audience. The key demographic rating for adults aged 18 to 49 also fell, dropping from 0.17 to 0.12. This decline points to a reduced engagement compared to last week’s episode.
TV RATINGS AND MORE: WWE NXT on CW, Tue Sep 23 #WWENXT https://t.co/r6mYE5NNel— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) September 26, 2025
Highlights and Turmoil on This Week’s WWE NXT Episode
The show opened with Myles Borne securing a victory over Lexis King in a Lights Out match, setting an intense tone early on. Following that, DarkState triumphed in a six-man tag team bout against Chase U and Joe Hendry.
Lainey Reid earned her spot as the number one contender for the Women’s Speed Championship by defeating Candice LaRae in a competitive match. This win positioned Reid for a future title opportunity, adding a significant storyline development.
Main Event Interrupted by TNA Roster Invasion
The evening’s finale, a winner-takes-all confrontation between Oba Femi and Trick Williams, was abruptly ended in a no-contest when members of the TNA Wrestling roster intervened. Their unexpected appearance sparked a chaotic brawl between the two groups, overshadowing the match’s outcome and causing widespread disruption.
Possible Impact of TNA’s Interference on Future WWE NXT Episodes
The invasion by the TNA roster not only shifted the narrative landscape of WWE NXT but also may have contributed to the viewership decline, reflecting fans’ mixed reactions to the surprise event. This development raises questions about how the ongoing conflict between WWE NXT and TNA wrestlers will influence upcoming storylines and audience interest moving forward.
TV RATINGS AND MORE: WWE NXT on CW, Tue Sep 23 #WWENXT https://t.co/r6mYE5NNel
— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) September 26, 2025
