WWE NXT viewership rises significantly for July 21 episode
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

WWE NXT recorded an average viewership of 690,000 for its July 21 episode, a significant increase from the previous week's 531,000. Ratings in the 18-49 demographic also improved, rising to 0.09 from 0.05. Despite the gains, July's overall viewership and ratings remain lower compared to last July, down 4% and 40%, respectively. The show featured competitive matches, including a main event with Tony D'Angelo defending the WWE NXT Championship against Naraku, and marked the debut of former TNA World Champion Mike Santana.
- •July 21 episode recorded 690,000 average viewers.
- •18-49 demographic rating rose to 0.09.
- •Viewership is 11% higher than the four-week average.
- •July's ratings are lower than the same month last year.
- •Tony D'Angelo defended his title against Naraku in the main event.
- 2:00 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 7/21/2026
"This past week's WWE NXT average viewership and key demographic ratings showed significant gains compared to the previous week.
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