Tuesday’s WWE NXT drew 567,000 viewers on USA Network, down from last week’s 659,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.18 rating in the 18-49 key demographic, down from last week’s 0.19 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 5 of Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks drew 4,180,000 viewers on TNT and 700,000 viewers on TruTV. The 2024 NHL Playoffs Game 5 of Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers drew 1,999,000 viewers on ESPN. The WNBA game of Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, featuring Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut, drew 2,120,000 viewers on ESPN2.
This time last year, the May 16, 2023 NXT drew 564,000 viewers and a 0.14 rating. The May 17, 2022 NXT drew 601,000 viewers and a 0.14 rating.
Source: Wrestlenomics, Sports Media Watch

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