
NXT Viewership Slips Slightly on August 12, Demo Rating Improves – NXT drew 728,000 viewers on the CW Network for its August 12 broadcast, a slight decline from the 740,000 viewers the show recorded on August 5. Despite the dip in total audience, the show saw a minor increase in the key 18–49 demographic, posting a 0.17 rating compared to last week’s 0.16.
NXT ranked third overall on cable for the night, trailing America’s Got Talent (0.32) and tying with NCIS: Origins (0.17) in the demo. The show continues to perform steadily in its Tuesday night slot, maintaining a consistent presence among younger viewers.
The August 12 episode featured a deep roster of talent, including main roster – TNA stars and rising prospects. Among those appearing were: Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Chelsea Green, Joe Hendry, Charlie Dempsey, Kelani Jordan, Lola Vice, Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Osiris Griffin, Saquon Shugars, Je’Von Evans, Moose, Oba Femi, and Trick Williams.
Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele also made headlines with a confrontation involving Ethan Page, signaling WWE’s continued push to integrate crossover athletes into its developmental system.
Top Performing YouTube Segments
Following the broadcast, WWE released several clips from the episode on its official YouTube channel. The most viewed videos as of August 12 are:
- Full Match: Nia Jax vs. Lash Legend – 179,000 views
- DarkState conquer Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans & Moose – 80,000 views
- Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice defeat Fatal Influence – 57,000 views
- Tyra Mae Steele steps up to Ethan Page – 56,000 views
- Chelsea Green roasts the NXT women’s locker room – 49,000 views
- NXT Viewership Slips Slightly on August 12, Demo Rating Improves
While the overall viewership saw a minor decline, the increase in the demo rating suggests NXT continues to resonate with its target audience. The blend of established names and emerging talent, along with crossover appeal from figures like Steele, positions the brand for continued relevance as it builds toward future premium live events.
NXT Viewership Slips Slightly on August 12, Demo Rating Improves