WWE NXT viewership slightly decreases while demographics improve
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The June 9 episode of WWE NXT averaged 548,000 viewers, a 1% decrease from the previous week, while the 18-49 demographic saw a significant 29% increase, reaching a rating of 0.09. Despite facing competition from the Stanley Cup Finals, viewership figures have stabilized around 550,000 over the past three weeks. However, viewership is down 21% compared to this time last year, with a more concerning 50% drop in the 18-49 category since June 2025. WWE NXT's average viewership for 2026 stands at 593,000, 18% lower than the same period last year. The upcoming Premium Live Event, The Great American Bash, is set for the end of June, with two matches confirmed, including Tony D'Angelo vs. Naraku for the NXT Championship.
- •WWE NXT averaged 548,000 viewers on June 9, 2026.
- •Total viewership decreased by 1% compared to the prior week.
- •The 18-49 demographic increased by 29%, with a rating of 0.09.
- •Viewership has fallen by 21% since June 2025.
- •The Great American Bash is scheduled for the end of June.
- 3:26 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 9/8/2026
- 11:03 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 9/1/2026
- 3:33 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report 8/4/2026
- 4:04 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 7/7/2026
- 6:10 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 6/9/2026
"NXT's August 4 episode remains relatively steady with total viewership while falling in the 18-49 demo, reflecting NXT's rating patterns over the last year
"After the September 1 episode of NXT drew a strong number, the September 8 episode continues the trend with viewership data only slightly down
"Viewership for the September 1 edition of "WWE NXT" increased, after Nielsen yet again underwent changes to how it calculates data.
Sources
External links- Wrestling IncSep 17, 2026, 3:26 PMWWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 9/8/2026
After the September 1 episode of NXT drew a strong number, the September 8 episode continues the trend with viewership data only slightly down
- Wrestling IncSep 11, 2026, 11:03 PMWWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 9/1/2026
Viewership for the September 1 edition of "WWE NXT" increased, after Nielsen yet again underwent changes to how it calculates data.
- Wrestling IncAug 13, 2026, 3:33 PMWWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report 8/4/2026
NXT's August 4 episode remains relatively steady with total viewership while falling in the 18-49 demo, reflecting NXT's rating patterns over the last year
- Wrestling IncJul 10, 2026, 4:04 PMWWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 7/7/2026
"WWE NXT" records one of its best viewership totals of the year this past Tuesday.
- Wrestling IncJun 12, 2026, 6:10 PMWWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report: 6/9/2026
"WWE NXT's" total viewership slightly decreases for last Tuesday's episode, but the brand impresses in the 18-49 demographic.
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