2/4 NXT Viewership Drops, 18-49 Rating Holds Strong – This week’s episode of WWE NXT on The CW averaged 766,000 viewers, a 7.4% decline from last week. This marks the lowest audience for NXT in 2025 so far.
Despite the drop in total viewership, NXT saw a 5.3% increase in the key 18-49 demographic, drawing a 0.20 rating. This ties for the third-highest rating the show has recorded in that category since its move to The CW on October 8, 2024.
The episode aired against stiff competition, going head-to-head with an NBA matchup between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers on TNT. The game drew 1.308 million viewers and led all of television for the night with a 0.42 rating in the 18-49 demo.
Even with the week-to-week decline, NXT continues to trend upward compared to last year. The show’s total audience was up 17.9% from the same week in 2024, while its 18-49 rating also saw a 5.3% improvement.
NXT has been experiencing steady growth since its move to The CW, consistently delivering strong year-over-year gains. While this week’s drop in total viewers is notable, the positive momentum in the key demo suggests that NXT is holding its ground despite facing major sports competition.
Most Viewed WWE NXT (2/4) Videos on YouTube
- Fandango returns to NXT to challenge Lexis King for the Heritage Cup (203K views)
- Charlotte Flair returns to NXT and confronts Giulia (189K views)
- FULL MATCH: Oba Femi & Trick Williams vs. A-Town Down Under (106K views)
- Stephanie Vaquer sends a message to Fallon Henley with a statement win (89K views)
- Bayley and Roxanne Perez unleash on each other in heated exchange (82K views)
