WWE NXT sees viewership Jump in October 14 Episode on the CW

WWE NXT's Oct 14 episode drew 690k viewers, up 10% with Tatum Paxley's Battle Royal win and Josh Briggs's return driving fan interest and rating higher.

17 Oct 2025 13:07 IST

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WWE NXT experienced a noticeable increase in viewership on its October 14 episode, which aired on the CW. The show averaged 690,000 viewers, up from 625,000 viewers the previous week, marking a 10.4% increase. Although the 18-49 key demographic rating remained steady at 0.12, matching last week's rating. This episode also saw the highest audience since late September, peaking at 707,000 viewers. While NXT did not rank among the top 10 shows for the night, it still managed an increase in viewership. The growing numbers suggest the growing interest in the brand. Several factors, including the recent promotions of the key matches and returning talent, are likely the reason behind the boost in the increased viewership.

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What made the Ratings Data go higher

According to some reports, the October 14 episode of the WWE NXT featured a WWE NXT Women's Championship #1 contender's Battle Royal as the main event. Tatym Paxley emerged victorious in the 20-woman battle royal, earning a shot at Jacy Jayne's NXT Women's Championship at the upcoming Halloween Havoc event. Other notable matches included Josh Briggs defeating Matt Cardone in his first WWE match in five years, and AAA Latin American Champion Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. defeating Lexis King.

The show drew a 0.12 rating in the 18-49 demograpgic, maintaing a parity with prior epdiosdes. compared to the same time period last year, the episode also showed growth in total viewers, as the average for 2025 so far has been 699,000 biewers per show. Social media viral clips of the battle between Battle Royal and Briggs is quite the popular on Internet and is going viral, which may have contributed to the rise in the viewership. Trick Williams' ongoing rivalry and promos for the NXT Champion Ricky Saints have also seemed to contribute to growing numbers and have helped keep fans engaged.

Overall, the combination of returning talent, high stake matches and buildup around Halloweern Havoc have contributed to play a key role in attracting more viewers. WWE NXT continues to show steady growth in audience numbers, reflecting fan interest in its evolving storylines and the excitement of developmental talent making their mark on the brand.

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