NXT Viewership Rises Slightly on May 13 Despite Heavy Sports Competition – The May 13 episode of WWE NXT saw a modest increase in viewership, drawing 664,000 total viewers, according to data from Programming Insider. This marks a slight improvement over the previous week’s audience of 652,000 for the May 6 broadcast.
In the 18-49 key demographic, the show also saw a minor uptick, scoring a 0.15 rating compared to last week’s 0.14. The rise came despite facing tough competition from major sporting events across cable networks.
The NBA Playoffs game between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers, which aired on TNT and TruTV, averaged nearly 4 million viewers and a strong 0.61 demo rating. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Playoff matchup between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets on ESPN brought in 1.153 million viewers and a 0.35 demo rating. These events clearly dominated Tuesday night television but did not prevent NXT from seeing a small gain.
YouTube numbers for the May 13 NXT episode also reflected significant fan engagement, particularly with crossover content and standout segments:
Most Viewed WWE NXT (5/13) Videos on YouTube:
- FULL MATCH: Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace vs. Fatal Influence – 164K views
- FULL SEGMENT: Joe Hendry verbally cuts down Trick Williams – 109K views
- NXT Champion Oba Femi annihilates Charlie Dempsey – 78K views
- Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace bring the heat in war of worlds – 72K views
The addition of TNA stars Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace continued to drive online interest, building momentum ahead of NXT Battleground. These cross-promotional appearances appear to be paying dividends in digital metrics, even if TV ratings remain steady.
NXT Viewership Rises Slightly on May 13 Despite Heavy Sports Competition
