Last week, “WWE NXT” nearly drew 650,000 viewers ahead of Saturday Night’s Essential Event, where three of its most promising stars were pitted against one of the best that the major roster has to supply. Although “NXT’s” talent impressed on the ultimate night of John Cena’s profession, this past Tuesday’s edition of the show failed to copy the identical totals from the week prior.
In accordance with Wrestlenomics and Programming Insider, “NXT” averaged 607,000 viewers and posted an 0.08 in the important thing 18-49 demographic. When comparing each categories to the previous week, total viewership declined by 6%, while the 18-49 demo dropped by 11%. Despite “NXT” being the least affected by Nielsen’s latest “Big Data + Panel” system, which goals to deliver more accurate data on cable and broadcast, the show’s overall average audience has decreased by 70,000 viewers since December 2024. Nevertheless, “NXT’s” performance within the 18-49 demo is more concerning, with the category being down by a whopping 47% since this time last yr.
Despite “NXT’s” numbers shrinking since last week, this system did face stiff competition on Tuesday night, having competed against the finals of the NBA Cup, seven NHL games, and the faculty football matchup between the Troy Trojans and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. That said, those that tuned into “NXT” at the highest of the show would’ve been treated to probably the most shocking moments of the yr when Thea Hail by chance defeated Blake Monroe for the Women’s North American Championship. In accordance with multiple reports, Monroe was scheduled to retain the title, and the error led to creative plans being modified for several wrestlers on the roster.
Hopefully “NXT'” will bounce back over the subsequent couple of weeks with its Latest Yr’s Evil special on the horizon, which was one in every of the brand’s most newsworthy show’s of the calendar yr.