The December 23, 2025 episode of WWE NXT delivered a stacked night of action, including Blake Monroe and Thea Hail’s feud heating up in a big way. However, the show saw a decrease in viewership.
According to Programming Insider, NXT averaged 602,000 viewers on The CW Network, down from 607,000 viewers the previous week. That represents a modest decline of 5,000 viewers, translating to a 0.8% decrease in total viewership.
In the key P18–49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.08 rating, which remained unchanged from the December 16 episode.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership from The CW’s platforms.
The December 23rd edition of NXT saw Blake Monroe confronting Thea Hail after losing the NXT Women’s North American Title. She demanded her title back and Hail accepted her challenge to face her at NXT New Year’s Evil, as their feud escalated.
Ricky Saints and Je’Von Evans also had a heated war of words during the show. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
| Metric | December 16, 2025 | December 23, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 607,000 | 602,000 | −5,000 | −0.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.08 | 0.08 | No change | No change |
Ringside News will continue to provide weekly updates on NXT’s ratings and major storylines, so stay tuned for more insights into how NXT performs in the weeks ahead.
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