WWE NXT Ratings – Oct. 21, 2025 – Lowest Since Move to The CW

Tuesday’s WWE NXT drew 525,000 viewers on The CW, down from last week’s 690,000 viewers.

It drew a 0.07 rating in the 18-49 key demographic, down from last week show’s 0.12 rating.

This week’s viewership was the lowest for a NXT show since its move to The CW in October of 2024 and its key demo rating was the lowest ever in NXT series history.

In regards to notable sports competition, the NBA game of Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder drew 5,096,000 viewers on ABC and the NHL game of Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins drew 822,000 viewers on ESPN.

This time last year, the October 22, 2024 NXT drew 702,000 viewers and a 0.16 rating on The CW. The October 24, 2023 NXT drew 787,000 viewers and a 0.21 rating on USA Network.

Source: Programming Insider