NXT Ratings Up: TNA Match Boosts WWE Viewership | Wrestling News
- WWE NXT experienced a ratings surge this week, drawing its second-largest audience on The CW as late April.
- The main event showcased Trick Williams defending the TNA World championship against Mike Santana.
- NXT ranked eighth among all English-language network programs in prime time for the 18-49 demographic.
WWE NXT viewership is up! The latest broadcast on The CW saw a meaningful 5.2% increase, drawing its second-largest audience since late April. The main event, featuring Trick Williams defending the TNA World Championship against Mike Santana, fueled a 7.1% jump in the key 18-49 demographic, tying the show’s best rating since April 22. This success placed NXT eighth among English-language network programs in prime time. Tho, it’s also worth noting that total viewership is down compared to the same week in 2024 when NXT aired on the USA Network. Get the full scoop on the ratings, the impact of the TNA match, and what challenges the show faced. For the latest wrestling news, visit News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for NXT on The CW.
WWE NXT sees Viewership Boost on The CW
Updated June 05, 2025
WWE NXT experienced a ratings surge this week, drawing its second-largest audience on The CW as late April. The Tuesday night show averaged 684,000 viewers, marking a 5.2% increase from the previous week’s broadcast.
The main event showcased Trick Williams defending the TNA World championship against Mike Santana. This match helped propel the show to a 0.15 rating in the critical 18-49 demographic, a 7.1% jump from the week prior.This figure ties the show’s highest demo rating since April 22.
NXT ranked eighth among all English-language network programs in prime time for the 18-49 demographic. The broadcast faced minimal competition from other sports programming, with no NBA or NHL games scheduled due to both leagues awaiting thier finals.
Compared to the same week in 2024, when WWE NXT aired on USA Network, total viewership has decreased by 10.9%, and the 18-49 demo is down by 31.8%. This trend suggests that the WWE NXT audience on The CW is skewing older.
What’s next
Looking ahead, WWE NXT aims to maintain its momentum on The CW, focusing on engaging storylines and captivating matchups to attract a broader audience and solidify its position in the competitive wrestling landscape.