On Tuesday, WWE NXT attracted an average of 603,000 viewers on the CW Network, showing a 2.6% increase compared to the previous week. While this marked one of the lowest total viewership figures since late December 2025, the program saw a 0.09 rating in the 18-49 age demographic, climbing 12.5% from last week and equaling the third-best rating the show has achieved in this category since early January 2026.
Competition and Comparative Performance
The broadcast aired opposite an NBA game on NBC, which dominated television ratings with a 0.60 rating in the 18-49 demographic and exceeded 4.2 million viewers overall. WWE NXT finished last among English-language network television programs for both total audience and the key 18-49 demographic during that time slot.
Year-over-Year Viewership Trends
When measured against the same week in 2025, WWE NXT experienced a 13.5% decrease in overall viewership and a steep 40% drop in the 18-49 rating. Over the past 11 weeks, the show’s average viewership and demographic ratings have fluctuated, with the current episode showing a 4.6% decline in total viewers but maintaining steady performance in the 18-49 group relative to recent averages.
Insights from Industry Analysts
Paul Fontaine, a longtime writer and podcaster specializing in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, has contributed detailed analysis on trends within the business side of these sports for over a decade, including coverage of WWE NXT’s audience dynamics.
